I had several pre-cut practice squares that a lady gave me some time ago. I have been putting them together. I also tried using the same color scheme to make additonal blocks. I am wanting to put these together as a lap quilt. I want to use the quilt as you go method that was shared on this board. I know it is kind of scrappy but that is okay with me. I just need to know what color or print to use for the backing since it will also be showing on the front as a sashing. Please help with suggestions.

Hi there,
I think a dark color/print would bring out the colors of your blocks.

Red seems to be a color thru out the quilt blocks, or you could try brown, that seems to be another color that would go with it. I love the blocks, very pretty!

Hi! I would audition fabrics and see what color pleases you. What catches my eye for possibilities is a med-dark grey or pink.

My first thought was black (solid), but then started thinking maybe a black and white print. Audition checks or strips, cut across the strips and it would look that piano keys.

I have these on hand. What do you think?

The 2nd one. Its looks beige on my screen. Do you happen to have any dark green? When looking at your blocks I see a lot that in them and think that might look nice also.

I think you need something darker and that reads nore as a solid to bring out the blocks.
But that is my opionion!LOL
do what you like!
I always go with the "oooH"
whenever choosing fabrics the one that makes me fo "oooH" is the one to use!

I thought about the dark green. but the first block has dark green in the boarder. I thought that this would blend in too much.

I am all for the darker too. But with so many colors in this one where would I go in the color choice.

Pretty blocks! I have an affection for scrappy looks :)

I'm sure you could ask twenty quilters and get twenty different answers! Someone earlier mentioned the "ooooH" factor - and I know you'll find just that right "oooH" fabric to bring out all the pretty colors!

Please post a picture of the finished quilt - I'd love to see it.

neither, not enough pop, (or contrast)
for an idea and see if you might like black, take a piece of black clothing and lay out a couple of the blocks.

The orange under the dresden plate or the red in the churndash blocks would be my choices but if you don't have any of those left--black is always a good plan B.

I think you need to decide also if you want the fabric to blend with the blocks or make the blocks POP.
if blend then maybe the beige/tan print
but if you want pop then go with red or black

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I will look at the black. It was actually my first choice. I thought since there was already black in the blocks that it would not work. But now I am re-thinking that idea.

Okay, I was thinking about the black and then remembered that I had a red with micro dots just sitting around. What do you think about this?

I would go with black it will make the colors pop then use any other color you want for the back

I think the other red you have doesn't work with that.
You could do a black that isn't such a deep black. I'm not sure if I'm getting that part across right.

you have to remember that I am doing the quilt as you go method. So what ever is on the back will be the sashing as well.

okay here is the black. I think that some of the blocks get lost in this color choice.

can you add cornerstones? If so try the micro dot with black cornerstones.

not really sure how I would do that with a quilt as you go method.

You can make the connecting strips any color you want. Just sew them to the square you are using for the backing. I think a narrow black sashing would really make the patterns pop. Any fabric you like can be for the backing.

How about 2 borders, one cranberry and then the black.

I personally don't like the black, it feels harsh to me. The block that you're concerned about with the green. I would go with the dark green (almost forest) color. What about a navy?

I lean toward a very dark green, and I thought that darker red you had with the dots looked good too. I think the black is too harsh and the light colors too light.

I like the red with the micro dots. I say go with what calls to you. It's your quilt.

I think the black makes the blocks pop while the red micro dot feels homey. Which feeling are you going for? Look at me! or welcome home!

Thanks, I feel the same way. And I really do like the way the red micro dot looks with everything. I will ask my oldest son today at lunch as well. Some how he was born with an eye for color.

The homey country feeling.

I love the red doted one and the black as well. It is what you like and not what we like. Go with your intuition
and the first one is usually the right one. Please let us know what you decided.

I also think that a dark fabric would work better. Once you decide please post pics. Good Luck!

Green with green also in first block problem. Rearrange your block order, moving that block to somewhere away from the edge.

I like the idea of black.

i like black myself.

I have three dogs, and a solid black would be horrible for me. What about using one of the blender fabrics that's all marbles with different colors. There are 1000's of them. I use them a lot.

when auditioning fabrics, lay it under a corner, usually top right, showing the amt you intend to use.standing at the lower left, step back, turn away, look back at corner. One's eye natural goes to the large area, if this isn't helping you--- then take 2 pcs white paper,add to corner where fabric ends,this sometimes draws you back"to the finished" corner. I would use darker also, but I add a small sashing between the blocks, of the the same to pull it all together.

Just move the block with the green border away from the edges of the quil. I like the dark green idea.

I think the deep red micro dot is a good choice for that 'homey' look. I would use it. It reminds me of the old quilts my grandmother made.

A lot of people like the black. I think that is 'too much' to go with the colors of the quilt, which are somewhat lighter. But as others have said, it is your quilt, your decision, and it's good to go with the 'oooooohh' factor.