quiltingshorttimer

so you LA quilters out there--when you are asked to quilt a two sided quilt where it's very distinct blocks on both sides, how do you keep the blocks lined up on both sides so you aren't cutting off part of a block on the backside? Do you add strips of fabric to the back to use to clamp off of? and do you charge extra for that process? (since your back quilt would not likely have 4-6" extra on each side)?

Mkotch

A few years ago, I made a quilt out of all of my orphan blocks. I had so many that I used them on the front and back. Machine quilted the large throw with my Viking Rose - no problem at all.

Mary Rita T

I've made multiple double sided baby and lap quilts which turned out fine. The biggest challenge was aligning them for the quilt sandwich, but hand basting and hand quilting facilitated adjustments of minor size differences. What initially seemed like extra bulk and/or stiffness disappeared with a few washingss. My granddaughter enjoyed her choice of a cats vs princesses top.

QuiltnMyra

I'm with you gingerd. I often piece my quilt backs with leftovers and love to do this. I have never had issues and it adds a lovely surprise element to any quilt.

maviskw

Also, it is more fun - if you have the time to do it. Usually, when I get that far, I'm in a hurry to finish it up.

newbee3

I would think even machine quilting you might run into problems with all those seams and bulk

zozee

I've done pieced backs and really like the results. I tend to use a few large scraps from the front to sew into larger pieces of backing fabric. They "float" this way and it doesn't take too long. The visual interest is worth the extra time
and using up coordinating scraps is a win-win.

JJBlaine

I recently started making scrappy backings and reversible quilts because I am am on a strict "fabric-diet" and won't let myself buy any new fabric unless absolutely necessary until I have my scraps under control, and I've also trying to use up the pile of floppies that have been sitting around unloved for way too many years.

I'm just learning to FMQ, so I don't have a point of reference on whether it is easier or harder, but I absolutely love it! So far my backs and fronts have been completely different, so it's like making two quilts in one, but with half the work and half the batting. It makes me feels o productive!