I tried it and it works! I finished a top, pictures to come later, and of course, only one fabric on my stash will do for the backing. I am probably wrong, but will not admit to that. I need a backing that is 53 x 53, but only had 2 yards of the fabric. I didn't want to cut and sew back in a weird shape, so I searched for his method. I took the two yards and made a back 55 x 55 with only one diagonal seam. Loved it. For sure will use it again.

Where did you find his method for backing? Was it in a book?

http://www.flynnquilt.com/workshop/FreeLessons/


Scroll down to diagonal quilt back.

Thanks Maride,
I never would have thought of that! :)

I have used this method and it is great.

For some reason, I cannot picture what you are talking about. There is no diagram in his instructions....mental block I guess.

Somewhere there is a video but I could not find it. Maybe some here has it bookmarked.

It helps a lot if you pracice on paper first. I could not wrap my head around it at first. LOL

Glad it worked for you! I used it once.

John Flynn's engineering skills sure have come in handy :D:D:D

I didn't see a diagram until I clicked the link to print this article then - walla - a diagram! Looks like a great idea!