Hi everyone,
I am making a whole cloth quilt for my daughter. The top is Tricot (a nylon fabric that slips are made of). The width of this fabric is 108". I asked at the LQS, and the longarmer told me it didn't matter which way the width went. The quilt is going to be a twin size, just extra long, which is what my daughter wants. The backing is also 108" wide. I was able to get 2 yards of tricot and wondered if it matters on the backing which way it goes. Do I have to put the 108" width, which means I have to cut off extra on the sides, or can I make the width the length? Thanks hsquiltingmom |
I am careful of grain only on quilts that will be hung ( to prevent sagging), but for a bed quilt, just do what works.
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I've done the backing both ways, depending on which way gave me the most economical use of my fabric and $$$. However, I've never used any type of nylon in my quilts, so I don't know if that will make a difference.
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Interesting topic, I never new about this. Learn something new every day on the QB!
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I usually put the backing on whichever way works so I have to cut it the least. I don't know if the nylon would make any difference or not as I haven't worked with it.
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Thanks for your responses. I like to be able to use fabric in the most economical way as well. As for the tricot (nylon) it really does not make a difference. Yay. I can get it backed today and start quilting.
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Originally Posted by Raggiemom
I usually put the backing on whichever way works so I have to cut it the least. I don't know if the nylon would make any difference or not as I haven't worked with it.
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I don't think it matters which way the backing goes, either. My only concern would be how it's going to be quilted. If by hand, does a needle go through it easily? If by machine, is the needle going to cause the fabric to develop runs? I haven't figured out how others can use some of the blended fabrics without the runs. I'll be curious to see your results. Why did you choose tricot fabric?
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Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
Originally Posted by Raggiemom
I usually put the backing on whichever way works so I have to cut it the least. I don't know if the nylon would make any difference or not as I haven't worked with it.
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Even on bed quilts I make sure the backing is lengthwise grain going top to bottom to avoid undue stretching. The tops of bed quilts get tugged on a lot.
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