Pieced Backing
#1
Pieced Backing
I'm getting ready to piece a backing for the first time. I usually use backing fabric, but this time I'm going to use standard 44" fabric. How do I do it? lol My quilt is 48" x 48". Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
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I would take two pieces approx. 54" in length, sew together and then trim off each side so you have a 54" square. This way you have a seam running down the center of the back rather than a seam near one edge. Hope this helps.
#3
54" in length, as in 1 1/2 yards? Unfolded it would be 54" x 44"? I'm trying to picture it.
#4
Are you quilting or sending to quilter? For 'most' LAQ's you will want it approx 8 inches larger, both directions. So for your 48 inch square quilt you will need it to be approx 56 inches back. That means you will only need approx 12 inches more. If it was me, I would go for the 56 length first, which is 1.5 yards. Now if you want the back to be all the same fabric, then you would need a total of 3 yards. Next options ~ do you have left overs from piecing the front? You could piece something to make up the 12+ inches. I have split the my 44" down the middle and put other fabric in the middle, so I have 3 sections in the back. Also I usually take a 1/2" seams for my back piecing.
#5
Are you quilting or sending to quilter? For 'most' LAQ's you will want it approx 8 inches larger, both directions. So for your 48 inch square quilt you will need it to be approx 56 inches back. That means you will only need approx 12 inches more. If it was me, I would go for the 56 length first, which is 1.5 yards. Now if you want the back to be all the same fabric, then you would need a total of 3 yards. Next options ~ do you have left overs from piecing the front? You could piece something to make up the 12+ inches. I have split the my 44" down the middle and put other fabric in the middle, so I have 3 sections in the back. Also I usually take a 1/2" seams for my back piecing.
I think I understand....cut 56" x 44", cut the 44" into (2) 22" sections, then piece an additional 12" between the 22" sections. Is that right?
#6
If you want to use as little fabric as possible, look at John Flynn's diagonal pieced back. Scroll down the page to find it. http://www.flynnquilt.com/workshop/FreeLessons/ The down side is that there is that long seam on the bias.
Usually quilt books recommend not putting the seam in the middle of the back. I personally don't think it matters.
Usually quilt books recommend not putting the seam in the middle of the back. I personally don't think it matters.
#7
Are you quilting or sending to quilter? For 'most' LAQ's you will want it approx 8 inches larger, both directions. So for your 48 inch square quilt you will need it to be approx 56 inches back. That means you will only need approx 12 inches more. If it was me, I would go for the 56 length first, which is 1.5 yards. Now if you want the back to be all the same fabric, then you would need a total of 3 yards. Next options ~ do you have left overs from piecing the front? You could piece something to make up the 12+ inches. I have split the my 44" down the middle and put other fabric in the middle, so I have 3 sections in the back. Also I usually take a 1/2" seams for my back piecing.
Personally, I love pieced backs that are as interesting as the top.
#8
Since you are going to piece the back anyway, you might want to consider this another design option:
Do a pieced backing using leftover/planned over blocks or just to have some contrast on the back. You could have the central area of the back such that you print your own saying or quilt info in an artistic manner.
ali
Do a pieced backing using leftover/planned over blocks or just to have some contrast on the back. You could have the central area of the back such that you print your own saying or quilt info in an artistic manner.
ali
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If you want to use as little fabric as possible, look at John Flynn's diagonal pieced back. Scroll down the page to find it. http://www.flynnquilt.com/workshop/FreeLessons/ The down side is that there is that long seam on the bias.
Usually quilt books recommend not putting the seam in the middle of the back. I personally don't think it matters.
Usually quilt books recommend not putting the seam in the middle of the back. I personally don't think it matters.
#10
Since you are going to piece the back anyway, you might want to consider this another design option:
Do a pieced backing using leftover/planned over blocks or just to have some contrast on the back. You could have the central area of the back such that you print your own saying or quilt info in an artistic manner.
ali
Do a pieced backing using leftover/planned over blocks or just to have some contrast on the back. You could have the central area of the back such that you print your own saying or quilt info in an artistic manner.
ali
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