what backing for a quilt entered into a show
08-15-2019, 09:23 PM
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No false backs makes sense. Our quilt show always has a judge. One of the compliments I received was that the tension on the quilting was very good. I would assume that is why they want to look at the quilting on the back. If you have consistently good tension you might want to choose a backing that is less busy to show it off.
08-16-2019, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by indycat32
What do those of you who enter quilt shows use on the back of the quilt. I'm considering entering the Bloomington, IN quilt show next year. One of the rules is "contain some quilting that can be seen from the back." It doesn't say how much quilting. I always use a print fabric as my backing which wouldn't work, but do you think a tone on tone be OK. I don't want to use muslin. I find that boring. And are pieced backings acceptable? This is a non-juried show, so all entries which follow the rules are accepted; prizes and ribbons are awarded.
2. Your “best friend” is using a busy backing. A busy back hides a lot of mistakes.
3. Pieced backings are acceptable. When a Judge is looking at the back of the quilt, they are not evaluating the type of fabric you used or whether it has been pieced or not. They are looking for tension problems, stops and starts (preferably these are buried when it is entered into a quilt show).
4. The rules that say “contain some quilting....”. As you said, this does not tell you how much quilting you should do. You should quilt the quilt with as much or as little quilting as You want.
5. I am a quilt Judge. Hope this helps.
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08-16-2019, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Ellen 1
..............3. Pieced backings are acceptable. When a Judge is looking at the back of the quilt, they are not evaluating the type of fabric you used or whether it has been pieced or not. They are looking for tension problems, stops and starts (preferably these are buried when it is entered into a quilt show)...........
Judges do consider the backing as part of the quilt ... does it coordinate?
is it an effective use of the fabric? etc.
Totally agree on the other judging parts re backings.
08-16-2019, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Peckish
I agree with Tartan and Watson. I just think your show organizers didn't word it very succinctly.
Portland's big quilt show has it worded thusly: "Quilts must consist of three layers, with stitching through all three layers and stitching visible on both sides."
As others have said, ask for clarification to be sure.
Portland's big quilt show has it worded thusly: "Quilts must consist of three layers, with stitching through all three layers and stitching visible on both sides."
As others have said, ask for clarification to be sure.
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