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My backing ended up being just a few inches short and so I had to cut another piece so I can piece the backing together. Since I've never done this before, how do I cut the two pieces in order to sew them together? Do I measure and cut equal distances from each and use a center seam or do it off-center? I was hoping it would fit the lap robe but just in the cards for me today.
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Decide how you want it to look, and do it that way. It doesn't matter whether the strip is centered or off-center, especially with a lap robe. Some people don't want a seam in the very center of a bed quilt, but I don't see that as being a problem either.
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I agree. Just decide how you want to do it, and go for it. There is no right or wrong way. :)
Dina |
Originally Posted by Roberta
(Post 5121461)
My backing ended up being just a few inches short and so I had to cut another piece so I can piece the backing together. Since I've never done this before, how do I cut the two pieces in order to sew them together? Do I measure and cut equal distances from each and use a center seam or do it off-center? I was hoping it would fit the lap robe but just in the cards for me today.
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Here are a few suggestions for where/how to piece a backing. The blue is the added/pieced section.
Jan in VA |
Most of my lap quilts have backings with borders to get the backing to the needed size - like the one in my Avatar.
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I generally don't put seams down or across the center, in case it gets 'off' when I put it on the frame.
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If you are going to have it long arm quilted by someone, check with them first. Normally they will want it to go horizontally. Jan in VA gave some great suggestions.
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