I am thinking of making a quilt that is double sided, i.e. quilt blocks/pattern on both sides and not "backing" the quilt--as the "backing" would be the other quilt. Is this a real NO NO in the quilting world? I was thinking of a random stipple for the quilting of it. Thoughts, hints, ideas---send them all my way. Thank You!!!

I think it's a great idea! Let us know how it goes.

That would adapt readily to some quilt-as-you-go methods, too.

I think that is a grand idea. I did that with the butterfly baby quilt. I made for my cousin. She can use either side. Same material just put together differently. Bonnie

I think it is a wonderful idea and have considered it myself for a sampler quilt/s I am now making - two sampler quilts, one using fall colors and one using Christmas colors. Keep us informed and we want pictures!

Judith

I was thinking about this one the other day. I think it would be a great idea.

I don't think there are any "no-no's" in quilting. It's a spectacular idea! Two quilts in one!

I have a WIP that's a reversable quilt-as-you-go quilt that is lighter fabrics on the front and darker fabrics on the back. It's done in 9 1/2 inch blocks that are hooked together with sashing. Half the block is a triangle and the other half is strips. I'm making it to donate to Relay for Life to raffle so I wanted to try something to appeal to a lot of people so I did one side with lighter fabrics and the other side with dark ones. It was super easy and a lot of fun to do. If you want, I will try to find the book where I found the idea.

Now you know...we're gonna wanna see pics right? :D

I think it is a great idea.

If making double sided quilts is a no no then a lot of us are in trouble. It's a great way to use up bits and pieces left from the front and helps with the stash issue. Here is one I made for my sister and her partner. Their birthday is July 3 so red, white and blue (one of my favorite color combos) stars was very appropriate for them. The pinwheels in the border are leftover triangles from making the star points. It is quilt as you go. I quilt from the front on the machine. I like to keep the back design much simpler. It also helps that I don't mind doing hand work when it comes to sewing the rows together. This is one way I can get quilts finished.

Hi, I am working on a twin size quilt that is reversible. Great fun making 8X8 patriotic quilted blocks for the front and signature blocks on the back. I've attached the blocks with a reversible sashing method. No pattern so it's been trial and error....for this first time quilter. I can't wait to get to the border blocks and see what I can do to finish it. Yes, I am a little crazy.

Kathy - that is a GORGEOUS quilt. What a great idea you had!

Great idea and I love your quilt Kathy.

I'm in the planning stages of a reversible quilt for my grandson. He chose some tiger cheater blocks and a panel. I'll use the blocks on one side and the panel on the back. Hope to start it soon.

Sharon Pederson has two books -- Reversible Quilts and More Reversible Quilts.

Kathy, you quilt is beautiful :!:

Suzy Q I would love to know the book you have, or got the idea from. thank You.

this is really neat. i have done the backs out of the extra from the front material but nothing as elaborate as this. truly beautiful.

wow i hope one day to beable to make quilts by hand like yours beauitful

there are no no-no's in quilting - no quilt police. Your quilt - your way. I love that about quilting. The best type is crazy quilting - you make a boo-boo, you put an patch over it. My type of quilting

kathy your quilt is absolutely beautiful!!! Thanks so much for showing it to us!!!

Hi Ann, I got the idea from Sharon Pederson's book - Reversible Quilts. I will try to take pics this weekend so you can get a better idea of what I'm talking about. I have a wonderful library system that has inter-library loans and I was able to borrow both books from there.

I made a reversible quilt for my Grand-daughter when she was born, 6 years ago. Wow, how time flies! I used the same fabric as I used on the front and just put it together differently. It looks great on both sides, so she can turn it over when she gets tired of looking at it from either side. Have fun making yours, I know I did!

Ann, sorry it has taken me so long to get these pics posts ... I'm technologically challenged and had to get help. This is the reversable quilt-as-you-go that I'm working on, as you can see one side is dark and one side is light. My plan is to donate this to the Relay for Life to raffle off and I wanted something that would appeal (hopefully!) to many, hence the dark side and the light side.

Okay, let's try this again, hopefully I got it right this time :oops:

SuzyQ Thank you , thank you, thank you. Your quilts are beautiful. You have given me some great ideas and I very much appreciate it. You gals on this forum are great!!!

Bravo....I am so envious and encouraged to finish mine. Thank you for sharing....granniegg

Kathy- what a beautiful quilt! I love both sides.
Christine

Suzy your quilt is awsome! I like tha lighter side best.
Christine

SuzyQ, great quilt. My favorite is side, I prefer the darker colors.

Very, very nice kind of cool, light for the spring and summer, dark colors for the fall and winter 1 quilt priceless.