Ohio Star Help Needed
#21
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cadillac, MI
Posts: 6,487
I have not seen anything except white until recently. I do patterns on lap quilts because both sides will be seen, but bed quilts are white for sure. I do my table runners white no matter what color they are because I can see the quilting. It's your quilt. Do what you wish.
#22
If thats the case, I'm going to lock my doors to keep the quilt police out!! I am quilting a quilt with a white back as we speak (type). Don't tell your friend!!!
#23
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: North Shore of Ohio
Posts: 15
When I started quiliting in the early 80's we were taught to use muslin. I always preferred the natural rather than white. Now I use what ever I have on hand. Printed backing can get quite expensive. I have even used sheets thaty I got on sale. the gal that does my long arm work shes she has no problem using sheets. They make a strong backing that is fine when I make quilts for the grandchildren. Use what you want!!!
#24
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bay Area near San Francisco
Posts: 1,213
I frequently put white or WOW (white on white) backing for my quilts. I get a colored quilt on the front side and, depending on how well the quilting design fits, a solid white trapunto quilt on the back.
#25
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Washington
Posts: 4,001
Put what you want, just remember it really shows the quilting well, the white, so if you want to show off your beautiful quilting go for it. I like using a colored background though that way I can flip it over if I am wanting a different look on my bed. Whatever floats your boat.
#28
Not to long ago i was showing off a quilt at my moms hair salon. One of her customers was 89 yrs old and had been a quilter all her life. When she saw my floral backing she said "Oh you used colored fabric on the back? I've never done that" She was a real quilter, self taught, patterns from newspapers and magazines. A real quilter to me does what she is inspired to do, because the inspiration is whats real.
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