Did I goof? I'm quilting it upside down.
 

This is a scrappy log cabin variation twin sized top that I finished a couple years ago, and I'm finally quilting it. The top didn't particulary inspire me to a particular quilting motif, and the backing which I got on clearance was very pretty. So I decided to try something different and I basted the quilt upside down with the backing on the top. I'm outlining the roses carefully and in a good amount of detail so they will be seen on the front. I'm maybe a third finished, and it's using a good amount of thread. I hope I like it; not sure what the final outcome will be, but did anyone else ever do anything like that? I may be able to say it's reversible now that the back is embellished. I'm including some pictures of the whole quilt, and then some close-ups of the back with the roses where I'm quilting and the front where you should be able to see the roses on the brown material.

Looks great! Good problem solving!

I think it's a great idea! I have a book called "Quilting Back to Front" that is all about exactly what you're doing. I've been wanting to try it. I think your quilt will look wonderful!

It looks really pretty!!!

It is turning out lovely. Good solution.

sweetie, there is no upside down in quilting. love it, use it.

Awesome idea and fun to do. A quilt that will be enjoyed on front and back.

I love that looks lovely from both sides

yes it does look pretty

What a great idea! I will have to try that!

I think it is a great idea, I could see myself doing something like this...as I tend to go off the beaten trail often. :)

It is coming out great! I too have that book and have been wanting to try this, just haven't gotten around to it.

wow....a lot of work but i love it!!!!!

WoW! Inspiring!!!

Since I love roses...I love the quilting showing on the top. There are no quilt police so do it how ever you want!! I like it.

looks really good

I love it! A great idea. So pretty.

good idea..... love both the front and back of your quilt.

you didn't goof at all... looks really great

It looks great! I think it is pretty on both sides. Good idea.

very clever! looks pretty!

Looks very pretty...

What a great idea!! It looks good.

I think it's a terrific idea- I may have to steal it!

Looks great! I've done that before. The only word of caution is to be sure to baste down your edges since the front will be smaller than the back. It's easy to catch the edge otherwise. :)

wow...what a great idea! It looks GREAT!!

I have heard of doing this before. I think your quilt is very pretty & your quilting is great. Good job!

I have some large floral prints for backing too - now I will have the courage to try this. Love the way it looks on the front!

I bet others have done it before you. AND I am sure others will be doing it now that they saw how pretty yours is coming along.

Kat

Wow this is absolutely amazing! Love it!

Love the quilt especially the colors. There is a book out that tells you to follow the pattern on the back for a design.

Looks awesome,so doesn't matter, well done.

Wow love that

Looks great. I can't think of a single reason why not to do this.....

that is a super fabulous idea and you are doing such a wonderful job!!!...that is very imaginative and an excellent example of thinking outside the box...I bet you started a new trend!!!

like it

looks awesome. will have to try it sometime. Have several strip tops from scraps that I was wondering how to quilt. Now I know what to do with them.

Go for it. I've done that a few times and the owners loved it.
MaryKatherine

Beautiful. I like the way you are quilting it. I have done that before and it is fun to do. Your colors are pretty and very soothing.