Backing for wall hanging
 

Hi all,

I am turning my sister's wedding dress into a wall hanging quilt but I've never made a hanging quilt before. The top is satin and I'm using a wool batting. I plan on using a sleeve across the top for hanging because I've read that will help maintain the shape.

What I'm not sure about is what type of fabric for the batting. I could use satin of course - I've found a white that is a decent match (can't match the blue for anything) but I'm not sure I should use satin. First it seems overkill, and second I would think I should use something more durable as it will rub against the wall. Cotton (broadcloth or muslin?) would be my usual go to but it seems a bit dull. Would that even matter? I mean it'll be on the back and never seen. Would a batik be better?

I'm torn. Any advice?

Thanks

Just a suggestion... maybe cotton in the blue? Cotton would help to stabilize and add a little structure. Would love to see it!

You mean "backing" not "batting" correct? I would use a cotton for the backing.

Even if you can't match the blue exactly, I think a cotton print that has white and blue close to it would be my first choice. Of course it would help if it was all wedding-y and such. Can you describe the shade something that is close? I have a fairly large piece of white background wedding fabric that has a couple of colors of blue but they are sort of time specific too -- but since it is wedding related probably good enough. How big of a piece would you be needing?

I would suggest cotton for the backing too. Please share a picture when you are finished. Would love to see it.

Are you just using a piece of the dress as the wall hanging or have you made something with the fabric from the dress?

No. I'm using wool batting. Since the top is satin the quilt won't be washed and the wool provides the puff and structure I want.

We ripped the dress apart and I've cut blocks from it.

Not sure how big it'll be yet. My blocks are cut 12x12 but I suspect I'll be trimming them down a bit and I don't know how many I'll use. I'll keep your offer in mind though. Thanks. :-)