The Secret to Pieced Backings

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04-09-2015, 07:44 PM

#41

citruscountyquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LavenderBlue

I also posted this link in the "Links and Resources" section. It is a creative way to center the layers when basting a quilt. ENJOY!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnke_KzeTI8

This is a great idea on how to center a quilt. Thanks for sharing.

04-09-2015, 07:56 PM

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judykay

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Jeannie, i love your pieced backings. So very unique and beautifully done.

04-09-2015, 10:49 PM

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nellie

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art in the back as the front good idea and advice thank you

04-10-2015, 03:21 AM

#44

Texas_Sue

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The backs of your quilts look great Jeanne S. I really like the interest it adds. Thanks for sharing.

04-10-2015, 03:23 AM

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jmoore

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many great ideas here... I will sure consider doing something other than a plain backing on my next project.

04-10-2015, 07:14 AM

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QultingaddictUK

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I was pleased with this backing, I used a yard of wide quilt back and scrappy strips of 2" squares and I think it looks super.

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04-10-2015, 07:31 AM

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LavenderBlue

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QuiltingaddictUK.........oh, I like that!!

04-10-2015, 05:55 PM

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katesnanna

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I usually try to use up the leftovers if any from a quilt. I had two extra blocks so I put them on the back of this quilt.

That's just adorable. I love it. Well done.

04-10-2015, 06:00 PM

#49

katesnanna

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Well done. This is a case of less being more. Very nice.

04-10-2015, 06:07 PM

#50

Leslie333

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I almost always piece my back. I like to make the back almost as interesting as the front, but with less work. As far as getting them straight, I pin baste and when I put the back down on the table I measure many times to be sure it is straight, then measure again when I layer the top. I can generally get it within a half inch and not noticeable.

One way I find ideas is on Pinterest. Here's my quilt back idea board, but there are many more out there: https://www.pinterest.com/lesliew333/quilt-back-ideas/