Just a thought. Couldn't you quilt them separately then sew them together and bind or maybe even birth them? For reversible wallhangings this is what I do. My batting is thin so the two layers together are fine and the quilt is not washed as frequently as a bed quilt would be. Nice job on both. I really like the waves on your backing.

i am with Jeanne S. I often use leftover pieces when I prepare the backing. It is so satisfying.

I love bargellos. Yours are beautiful. I like to use up scraps for the backings of my quilts, too.

I use my leftovers on the back all the time . Quilt the front like you always do. The back will look just fine and your scrap bin won't grow to overflowing!

Homemother, both of your sides are lovely and the advice to quilt the front as you wish, without overthinking how it will affect the back is sound. I love the quilting pattern that Maniac showed in her picture. The varying widths of the individual piece, joined with the simple corner-to-corner quilting lines, really does bring out the "wave" of the pattern.

Why not ? Adds pizzaz to your backing , I would do it. Live your colors.

Love the colors and the quilt will be beautiful. I have never made one but I would like to maybe someday.

Agreed! Do it all the time!

The front of your quilt is beautiful, and I am all for using those great strip sets on the back!

Do any of you think an invisible thread would be a option? From what I have read on the quilt board, a poly invisible is much better than a nylon thread.