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Old 03-11-2010, 09:53 AM
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I finally got the top done. It was a pain to assemble. I won't need any light in the bedroom, it'll brighten it up.
How should I bind it and what to use for backing? This is a Karen combs pattern, 80 x 80. I just had to make it, now that I did, I don't know what to do with it. As for backing, I have a lot of fabric left over and would like to make a scrappy back, maybe. How would I do that? I am not in the mood for small pieces right now. Any suggestions?

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Old 03-11-2010, 09:56 AM
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Beautiful!!!
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Old 03-11-2010, 09:59 AM
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WOW - you did a wonderful job! Maybe is you used big squares of each color for the back?
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Nice and bright and colorful. I like it. :thumbup:
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Gorgeous!!!!

I'm not an expert, but I have an idea. Why not do a large patchwork for the back. Make the squares the same size as those blocks would be (all of the oranges added together for example) and then do the binding in a color of your choice that comes from the top. What color is the bedroom??? If it's green, use a green, etc.
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oooo, love that bold quilt!
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Old 03-11-2010, 10:08 AM
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Oooooh, neat looking quilt top. Good job.
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Gorgeous!!!!!
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Oh Wow!
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You said you don't know what to do with the quilt! I have an idea - send it to me! It's beautiful. As for the back, I would do as someone else suggested - take your leftover fabric and cut large squares.
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