Goodnight Irene and Moda
 

I cannot tell you how glad I am to be done piecing this top. The pattern is Goodnight Irene from Missouri Star, but mine is 90 x104. These are 2.5 inch squares. My daughter chose Moda’s Love Notes by Lella Boutique and this pattern. The fabric line doesn’t have 108 in colored backing and she didn’t want a white backing, so I’m at a standstill. She may just get an un-finished quilt for Christmas. Because I have had to start and stop so much piecing it, I really haven’t enjoyed making it and really dread quilting it. Maybe by the time we decide on a backing fabric , I’ll feel better about it. The fabrics don’t show good tonight in my lighting but they are really pretty. If you know where I might get a colored 108 in backing to match I’m all ears. Thanks for looking and letting me whine- lol

Keepsake quilting has a sale on 108” wide fabric. Maybe you can find something there. Your quilt is lovely and is sure to loved by your daughter. Worth all your hard work.

Another beautiful quilt Toogie! A labor of love, even though you weren’t enthusiastic about it. I agree, do look at keepsake quilting for 108, they usually have decent pricing and a good selection. Can’t wait to see it all quilted, beautiful fabrics!

You may also want to try Quilted Twins for backing. Their pricing are really good for regular and 108" wide fabrics and they have a great assortment of colors.

Toogie, your quilt is lovely. Such a sweet scrappy! I know this pattern as Arkansas Crossroads.

Check Backside Fabrics. I really like their backs. Besides 108 inch, they have 110 and 118 inch backing. https://backsidefabrics.com/en-ca

I don't worry about the backing being from the same line, just something similar in color. It wasn't long ago, really, that most quilts had plain muslin backing. If you really want it to match, just buy a lot of yardage in your favorite print and sew together.

Wow, lots of squares. I am in the process of planning and cutting a large (100 x 110) quilt for my queen size bed. I don't want it to be too heavy so will use a thin polyester batting. I have so many 2 1/2" blocks in my stash, so am planning on 12" squares of fabric and alternate with blocks of 2 1/2" squares sewn together. I don't want a bed skirt anymore so it has to be big enough to cover both the box spring and mattress. It will be my winter project and may take that long but that's OK.

Just beautiful Toogie. Your daughter will really love it. I feel your pain though as I am usually "done" with a project by the time I finish it. I have 4 large finished quilt tops in the que and am asking for a MSQC gift card so I can try their quilting option for the one that really baffles me on how to quilt it. One less to worry about and one less in the que LOL

Lucky daughter! This is a beautiful quilt and hopefully you'll find just the right backing for it. Well done!

I was going to suggest this too. maybe this one: https://www.quiltedtwins.com/shop/Fa...-x64239844.htm

What a beautiful quilt and I remember my dad would always say Goodnight Irene. I would like to suggest: thousandsofbolts.com for your backing. I’ve bought from them for years and have never been disappointed.

I think it is beautiful. I would like a light grey backing if it were mine.

Another vote for Quilted Twins. Not only great prices on fabric but their shipping time also. Florida to Colorado usually 4-5 days. Not getting that even with Amazon.

Take a look at Thousands of Bolts website as they offer a variety of fabrics, to include backings, at great pricing. I've purchased from them many times and have always been satisfied.

Your quilt is beautiful and is sure to be greatly appreciated - you're almost to the finish line! Can't wait to see it completed.

Your quilt is wonderful!
I checked out Thousands of Bolts and saw some fabric for $5.79. Is it that thin cotton fabric that feels flimsy? Never ordered before.

Beautiful quilt. It's been a while since I've had that fabric, and can't remember if it has more peach or pink tones? Naybe you can find a green tone that matches for the backing?

What a beautiful top!
Sometimes projects aren't as much fun but I know you'll be glad when it's finished and your daughter is delighted!

Lovely!! equilter in Boulder Colorado has 108” backs, plus they donate % of each purchase to charity. You may have watched Luann Rubin (owner) on Sewing with Nancy, Quilting Arts and other quilting programs.

That turned out gorgeous, toogie! I’ve pieced backing from leftover yardage and liked the results. This is one I did a few years ago.

Goodnight Irene
 

Your quilt top is beautiful, I like to soft colours, hopefully you can find a backing for it so you can give it to your daughter for Christmas. I sometimes find it difficult to find a backing to go with my quilt and I finally just pick a colour I like even if that particular colour isn't in the quilt.
I made a quilt similar to it only I made mine scrappy with leftover 2" squares, the pattern I followed was called Chicklet and it isn't nearly as big as yours, but I did enjoy making it and my backing is a turquoise flannel and I love to snuggle with it on a cold day.


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Gwen, I really like the washed look of your quilt. I’m curious to know, what color thread did you use for quilting?

If it were for me, I’d piece the back, no problem, but she’s particular. Or I’d use a 108 inch my choice. I do like your back though.