I recently did a challenge quilt. I had to use at least 2 inches of a fabric. It was purple with small greenish flowers, the back was the greenish color with a shadow of the flowers. I won first place. Several people told me they voted for my quilt over other favorites because of my unique use of the fabric.

I have used the reverse side of fabric a lot over the years for many projects - I even made a wedding gown using the reverse side of a curtain material which had a sheen and nap much like raw silk (per customer's request). So forge ahead and remember - first we learn the rules and then we learn rules are made to be broken :thumbup:

I have occasionally used the fabric reversed-can remember doing it in a log cabin.
It did not wash differently.

in several classes I've taken the teacher often speaks of using the reverse fabric for a shadowed or distance effect.

Absolutely, what ever your choice is, if the reverse side is pretty use it.

I do this with batiks... when I am appliqueing.... two fabrics for the price of one.

You can call it the "other side". Heard that on a sewing show.

I do that lots of times if the back is the correct color for what I want/need. I actually got the idea from other quilters. LOL

I usually look at a fabric before I buy it to see if the print goes through to the back side. It won't keep me from buying it if it doesn't, but its a plus if it does. Using both sides is good for color wash quilts.See, you learned a new trick...er, technique.

I usuall like the back side of upholstering fabrics better.It has a much softer look -But I've had fabrics that after piecing together and laying them out before being able to really see the difference