I'm afraid I don't have enough backing!
#1
I'm afraid I don't have enough backing!
I am making my first quilt to showcase my grandaughter's art and have finished the quilt top. I haven't basted it yet, but when I lay it on top of the backing, there is only one inch to spare on the top and bottom of the quilt. I was planning on spray basting, but I'm afraid that by the time I get to the bottom of the quilt, all the smoothing I will do to get wrinkles out will cause the quilt top to extend beyond the backing. Then I'm afraid I would be in a real fix because they are now stuck together!
What are the chances I have enough? Should I start planning a pieced quilt back to allow for more room?
I'm trying to attach a picture. Hope it works.
Thanks for your help!
Janan
What are the chances I have enough? Should I start planning a pieced quilt back to allow for more room?
I'm trying to attach a picture. Hope it works.
Thanks for your help!
Janan
Last edited by Janan; 02-08-2015 at 10:38 AM.
#2
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,548
If you are using 505 basting spray, you can peel it back and reposition it. If you are worried about not having a big enough back, consider sewing a strip in crosswise and lengthwise dividing the backing into 4 panels. It will look like a giant present with ribbon and look cute on both sides.
#6
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,029
I usually end up piecing a strip through the middle on twin sized quilts since I am piecing two pieces together anyway. (my selvedges run horizontal so I buy 2 times the width needed and get the length of 40+pieced+40)
However, I just bought 108" fabric for a 102" square quilt and it shrunk after cold water wash and low heat dry. So I had to piece a strip. I wasn't willing to try to cut a seam straight through the middle of 108 (or less now) so I ended up putting it across the top. Why? Well if I ever try to turn the top down, that would be the natural place to have something different. We'll see if it actually looks good after I get it quilted.
However, I just bought 108" fabric for a 102" square quilt and it shrunk after cold water wash and low heat dry. So I had to piece a strip. I wasn't willing to try to cut a seam straight through the middle of 108 (or less now) so I ended up putting it across the top. Why? Well if I ever try to turn the top down, that would be the natural place to have something different. We'll see if it actually looks good after I get it quilted.
#9
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 8,145
Put a 3" strip at the top of the quilt and a 4 - 5" strip at the bottom of the backing. Start the quilting where the added strip meets the top of the backing. If you need more on the sides, add strips there.
I've done this several times and it works well.
Washing - I wash all fabrics before I use them - allergies. If you haven't washed your quilt fabrics, then it's ok to wait until the quilt is quilted and then wash the quilt. However, there is no requirement to pre-wash - but for a baby quilt, I'd recommend it.
I've done this several times and it works well.
Washing - I wash all fabrics before I use them - allergies. If you haven't washed your quilt fabrics, then it's ok to wait until the quilt is quilted and then wash the quilt. However, there is no requirement to pre-wash - but for a baby quilt, I'd recommend it.
Last edited by cathyvv; 02-08-2015 at 03:45 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
greywuuf
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
16
05-09-2012 04:42 PM