Why not piece your back by inserting leftover blocks or coordinating fabric from the front? I rarely do a single-fabric back any more, the back presents another opportunity to create something artistic!

HI, this has nothing to do with your post - just wanted to tell you I love the picture (avatar? I don't have the lingo yet) of your dog. He/she looks just like my Max - even down to his favorite red collar! My got ill and died in June - I had him over 18 years and still miss him. But your "Max" briings a smile to my face and good memories to mind. Thank you.

This can't help you with piecing, but just an FYI.
Our JoAnn's carries about 10 - 12 different backing fabrics in 110" and 112".
It is $10 to $12 a yard and with my 40% off coupon I find it way cheaper than buying the cotton fabric, and this fabric has a nice weight to it.
Karen

Thanks I will keep that in mind for my next project !

So sorry for the loss of your Max. I can tell that he was dearly loved. My boy is Max too! He's a rescue that we've had for 2 years and he's now 3 years old. Such a spoiled baby too. I'm glad he made you smile.

Me too! I never noticed that when I've been in JoAnns.

I decided to go with WOF down the back and equal amounts on each side. Mind you this is my first quilting attempt. I used basting spray (tailor's) and not having a good result. The fabric has shifted and puckered and I've ripped out as much as I've sewn. I know I used enough spray since the can is supposed to be enough for 3 queen size quilts. I've only used it on this one and it's almost empty. I will keep at it until I'm happy with my quilt. I just see it as a learning process.

I didn't know JoAnn's had the fabric that wide either - found it by accident over by the muslim fabric - and there were so many bolts that it was on 2 shelves - don't know how I always missed it.
And like I said by the time I used my 40% coupon it was only $6.00 for the 110 inch, and it is a nicer weight than the cotton fabric.
Works for me - I'm always looking for a bargain.
Karen

Was your fabric prewashed? I use the June Tailor brand and find it sticks better if I've prewashed the fabric. I don't use softner when I wash fabric either. Maybe if you didn't wash it, the chemicals in the fabric are preventing the spray from adhering? I generally have good results. I spray in a grid about every 6"-8" or so.

I really don't mind a sea in the middle but the John Flynn method is interesting