Another scrappy backing done

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07-06-2017, 05:47 AM

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janjanq

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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

You're kidding... this is a BACK? I'd put plain backs on the two and make two quilts! Very pretty.

. I agree!

07-06-2017, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by osewme

Now my question is....how do you keep the front and the pieced back straight & lined up when you get ready to quilt it? I made a quilt once & put a back on that had a pieced strip from some left over front & the back did not come out straight after it was quilted. The front was easy since I could see it while quilting but not so for the back.

I lay out the batting and the quilt top without the backing and baste a straight stitch using a thread that contrasts with the batting, first along the horizontal and vertical center lines, then about every 12 inches (or around every block) all the way to the edges. I can then flip it over and use the basting as guidelines to position the backing side and do a proper basting thru all three layers. It only takes about an extra hour or so, but is totally worth it to get both sides lined up properly.

07-06-2017, 05:48 AM

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sue.ross.8782

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Lovely! You inspire me with ideas for my upcoming projects.

07-06-2017, 05:49 AM

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sue.ross.8782

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Thank you for the tip. I will keep it in mind.

07-06-2017, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Wanabee Quiltin

This is a beautiful backing, way too pretty to be a back.

I agree! Its so pretty, it should be a front. I love the border, too.

07-06-2017, 06:01 AM

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Thank you all for the warm, wonderful compliments. Here is the front I'm going to use. It's a pretty top, but, unfortunately, the fabric isn't the best quality, which is why it's been in the unloved box for so long. The shaped edge is why I'm going with a faced edging. It's all basted up, and I hope to start quilting it tonight.

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07-06-2017, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by janjanq

Went back and re-read your post and just now realized that this is the back?

I think this "back" is going to be my new "front".

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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

You're kidding... this is a BACK? I'd put plain backs on the two and make two quilts! Very pretty.

I wish I could, but I have promised myself I would not buy a single inch of fabric until I have my scraps under control. I was a fat quarter junkie, lol, so I just don't have any fabrics in yardages to use as backings.