How to piece your backings
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How to piece your backings
Thought these websites would help other people get an idea of how to piece there backings.
http://www.sewmamasew.com/2014/09/8-modern-quilt-backs/
http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.co...ckingIdeas.htm
http://www.sewmamasew.com/2014/09/8-modern-quilt-backs/
http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.co...ckingIdeas.htm
#3
I piece my backings to use up left over yardage if appropriate. When seaming my pieces together, I use the factory edges as a guide to keep my seam straight but I also sew with a smaller stitch lenghth and a 1/2 to 5/8 inch seam allowance. After seam is sewn, I trim off the the selvages and them press open. It is much easieer to longarm this way.
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Awhile back someone mentioned to have most of your seams going horizontal as when they're going vertical you end up with a bump as you advance your quilt (if using a frame). I was always having trouble keeping my quilt straight due to this reason so this last time while using all my scraps (mostly full width) I seamed across. Now will be the test to see if it helps.
Thanks for all the great info received on this site from you'all.
Thanks for all the great info received on this site from you'all.
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Great ideas!
Here's a link to a FREE Craftsy class on pieced backings:
http://www.craftsy.com/class/creativ...eho-dum&_ctp=1
Here's a link to a FREE Craftsy class on pieced backings:
http://www.craftsy.com/class/creativ...eho-dum&_ctp=1
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