Front vs. Back
#15
It's very hard to tell with solids. If your eyes are good enough you might be able to tell from the weave. It's flatter on the back and more raised on the front.
A hint for keeping it consistent throughout your quilt, if you decide one side is the "right" side, mark the back side every few inches with a chalk pencil before cutting. Then you won't have to decide each time you pick up a piece. This works great for batiks too. :)
A hint for keeping it consistent throughout your quilt, if you decide one side is the "right" side, mark the back side every few inches with a chalk pencil before cutting. Then you won't have to decide each time you pick up a piece. This works great for batiks too. :)
#16
Originally Posted by JanetM
Sometimes it is impossible to tell front from back so just use it either way. No one else will be able to tell either.
Sometimes people will deliberately use a print backwards because they like the muted side better for a particular project.
There are no RULES LOL
Sometimes people will deliberately use a print backwards because they like the muted side better for a particular project.
There are no RULES LOL
#18
I appreciate discussion of deliberately using the "wrong" side, since I'm considering that as a possibility for the binding on the quilt I'm working on (not sure I like any of the "right" sides of the fabric I have on hand with this top).
From my POV, the fabric having two sides gives you two different color choices from the same piece. ;)
From my POV, the fabric having two sides gives you two different color choices from the same piece. ;)
#20
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If you hold the fabric under bright light, you can see that the weave is nicer on the right side, rougher on the wrong. And if you can't tell, then don't worry about it. Generally, I can tell the difference, but there have been times when I can't.
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