Another scrappy backing done
07-11-2017, 08:22 AM
#48
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This would be a beautiful front. If you don't like it, you could make it for a charity, or use it as a "picnic" quilt, or donate to a raffle, etc.
When I clicked on this, I thought I would find an example of what I usually do for a back. I use all the scraps leftover from the front, including fabric I bought for it that ended up not being in it. But, I just sew them in the biggest blocks or rows that I can.
When I clicked on this, I thought I would find an example of what I usually do for a back. I use all the scraps leftover from the front, including fabric I bought for it that ended up not being in it. But, I just sew them in the biggest blocks or rows that I can.
07-11-2017, 05:42 PM
#50
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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I lay out the batting and the quilt top without the backing and baste a straight stitch using a thread that contrasts with the batting, first along the horizontal and vertical center lines, then about every 12 inches (or around every block) all the way to the edges. I can then flip it over and use the basting as guidelines to position the backing side and do a proper basting thru all three layers. It only takes about an extra hour or so, but is totally worth it to get both sides lined up properly.
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