Diagonal Backing
 

Has anyone done this method for their backing? It’s my understanding this is a good method to use if your short on backing, and I’m facing that dilemma on a quilt I want to finish up in the next week.

http://www.multi-patch.com/html/diag...calculator.php

Yes it works well. I have used it even on small quilts that a fat quarter won't quite fit.

I use this method all the time...mostly for 50" x50" baby blankets. Looks great and saves fabric.

Thank you for the post and the link! I’d not heard of this method!

Yes it works well, pay attention to the size limitations. It doesn't work for king sized quilts.

Are you sure? This looks king size......

http://www.multi-patch.com/html/diag...example_2.html

I've found it gets difficult to keep the diagonal correct for larger quilts. Now I usually go with horizontal seams instead.

Thanks everyone, I’m gonna give it a try and see how it works out......it wouldn’t be the first time I learned an expensive lesson!

And for those who would like a worksheet......

https://jinnybeyer.com/wp-content/up...-Worksheet.pdf

I think John Flynn teaches that method of making a diagonal seam on backings. I think he explains it on his website, and he pioneered that method.