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themadpatter 08-20-2018 09:27 AM

Has anyone made a whole quilt of backs?
 
That is, using all the fabrics backwards? I thought of this the other day. I have Hawaiian shirts where they used the fabric inside out.

PaperPrincess 08-20-2018 10:18 AM

so using the wrong side of the fabric. I haven't made a whole quilt, but I bought a whole bolt of fabric, used about half of it, all the wrong side.

Tartan 08-20-2018 10:31 AM

​I have used the wrong side of fabric in piecing scrap quilts for a different look but not a whole quilt. If you like the look of the wrong side better, use it.

QuiltnNan 08-20-2018 11:05 AM

I use the wrong side all the time. It depends how much of the design shows on the wrong side. Some fabric is too blotchy. The wrong side gives a more muted look.

ckcowl 08-20-2018 11:57 AM

I don’t consider one side right, one wrong. I pay for both sides and use either side as I want. Sometimes one side is a better choice than the other

SusieQOH 08-20-2018 12:46 PM

I agree. If you like the "wrong" side why not make a quilt from it? Do whatever makes you happy. Hey, maybe you'll be a trendsetter! :)

feline fanatic 08-20-2018 01:43 PM

I do the same as Tartan. Have not made a whole quilt with the backside of the fabric. Batiks it is darn near impossible to tell one side from the other.

Jingle 08-20-2018 03:49 PM

I never and it upsets me if I accidently use the wrong side. I think it comes from sewing clothes when we were told the right side is smoother than the wrong side. somethings I was taught dies hard. Do whatever makes you happy.

Kelsie 08-21-2018 08:26 AM

I find that sometimes the front of the fabric might be too dark and the back is just the colour I need, so I use it

Watson 08-21-2018 08:36 AM

You paid for both sides. Use whichever you like better.

Watson


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