Alternative backing ideas???
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Alternative backing ideas???
I was wondering if any of you have used something soft and fluffy for a backing for a couch throw? Not yardage from a fabric cut, but something like a twin size soft blanket maybe or faux fur? I am making a “Farmhouse” top, which to me is a top that is made with lots of neutrals. Anyway, I would like to use a twin size something or other for the backing that is very soft. A throw size would not be big enough to go on my longarm.... What have you used? I think my finished top size will be 56” x 72”.
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I have used a fleece blanket and I did also use batting. Worked well.Buckeye Beauty in cat prints
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I’ve made 3 quilts now with shop bought ‘cuddle throws’ as backing (I can’t find pics now on iPad but I posted 2 of them on here so you could search). The bought throws were over 2m width and length so I had plenty of fabric to play with and it was cheaper than buying similar fabric off the roll. I quilted using straight line quilting and walking foot (they were deep pile so didn’t think FMQ would be easy). I didn’t need batting and they came out really well. Only shedding came from raw edges but I minimised these until ready to bind (in normal way) so it wasn’t an issue. I would definitely recommend it for a sofa quilt
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