which is your preferred backing?
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Originally Posted by just_the_scraps_m'am
Originally Posted by shaverg
Here is the web site for piecing a backing.
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/backings.htm
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/backings.htm
#15
I have been quilting for 27 years and I've always pieced my backs using two seams on each side when I make anything larger than the fabric width. It is so easy with the tube method. I also learned you should never have a seam down the center, especially on a large quilt, because of the stress and pulling on a center seam, if it drapes it will pull on that center seam and will eventually wear out the center seam. The tube solves that problem.
#17
Originally Posted by shaverg
I have been quilting for 27 years and I've always pieced my backs using two seams on each side when I make anything larger than the fabric width. It is so easy with the tube method. I also learned you should never have a seam down the center, especially on a large quilt, because of the stress and pulling on a center seam, if it drapes it will pull on that center seam and will eventually wear out the center seam. The tube solves that problem.
#18
I usually used a pieced back out of scraps, but I really do like the tube idea. Will try it next week.
Also, I like to use drapery fabric for backing because you can usually get it very inexpensive at Hancocks, especially on sale, but the extra weight seems to make it easier for me to FMQ with working very had to keep the backing wrinkle free.
Also, I like to use drapery fabric for backing because you can usually get it very inexpensive at Hancocks, especially on sale, but the extra weight seems to make it easier for me to FMQ with working very had to keep the backing wrinkle free.
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Originally Posted by shaverg
I also learned you should never have a seam down the center, especially on a large quilt, because of the stress and pulling on a center seam, if it drapes it will pull on that center seam and will eventually wear out the center seam.
(Not a solution for this post, just a tidbit: Many, many of my quilts have been reversible. A completed quilt top on each side. Just makes me happy.)
#20
Originally Posted by shaverg
Here is the web site for piecing a backing.
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/backings.htm
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/backings.htm
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