Originally Posted by
Deborahlees
ok....so I have been sewing, piecing and quilting for ever.....
was working on 'sandwiching' a lap quilt today and wondering......what do you consider a 'general rule'
for backing fabric....
Print or solid.....
seam down seam across.....
cut off salvage edge ????
match bobbin thread to backing color or.....
match bobbin thread to top thread so it doesn't show on top ?????
Use a print if you are learning and/or don't want your stitches to show too much on the back.
Seams vertical or horizontal depends on how much fabric you have, not so much on the look because once it's quilted it is almost invisible anyway. I like to cut off selvedges because they will sometimes pucker after washing and be unattractive. I'm more concerned about matching the top with the thread than the back, but when possible the bobbin should match the backing. If tension is correct it shouldn't pull through to the top. All these are just my opinion. That's one of things I love about quilting...you can really just do what you want. It's your quilt.