Originally Posted by
Tartan
I think they are referring to is , quilting the whole quilt and then put a new back on to cover the mess, ( puckers/ thread ends)
Originally Posted by
Watson
It may be that these rules are meant to also cover art quilts, which sometimes will have false backs on them. In this case, they are not allowing false backs on art quilts.
I agree with Tartan and Watson. I just think your show organizers didn't word it very succinctly.
Portland's big quilt show has it worded thusly: "Quilts must consist of three layers, with stitching through all three layers and stitching visible on both sides."
As others have said, ask for clarification to be sure.