Buying bolt of fabric for backing
#31
I alot of times just use some of my large yardage pieces of fabrics for the backings. I do have some wide backing but, don't like to use it for lap quilts. I am making lap quilts, almost twin size.
#33
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Have you considered piecing the backings? This would solve the problem of "boring" backings. Check the Internet for ideas on how to do this esily. Try Googling "pieced quilt backs" and add "tutorials" if you don't get results that are helpful.
#34
I buy full bolts of good quality muslin that is 90 or 120 inches wide for backs. I just love walking to my stash area knowing that I have a back already waiting for me. One of local quilt stores now is carrying a collection of prints in those widths. I got a white on white for a king sized quilt just recently but there were many other choices for other quilts in my future. Bottom line. if you can find what you like by the bolt, I would recommend buying it.
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I'm thinking about buying a few bolts of fabric to be used as backing for my quilts. I'm in Canada and buying fabric is not easy, so I rely mostly on my stash. I buy everything online and have it ship to my US adress. However, I don't buy more than a yard or two of fabric so when the time comes to find backing for my quilt, I'm stuck. I do mostly lap quilt and find using solid fabric for this boring.
I don't want to buy a large lot of bolt, maybe three or four only. What kind of design and color would you choose for this? What would blend nicely with a large number of colors and design? Floral? Geometric?
Did you ever bought a bolt or a very large amount of yardage of fabric to serve as a go-to backing? Thanks!
I don't want to buy a large lot of bolt, maybe three or four only. What kind of design and color would you choose for this? What would blend nicely with a large number of colors and design? Floral? Geometric?
Did you ever bought a bolt or a very large amount of yardage of fabric to serve as a go-to backing? Thanks!
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