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I am working on a quilt for a charity auction. The pattern is from Pleasant Valley creations and is titled
"Simply Delightful Quilt Pattern".
The smaller 2 1/2" dark brown squares that go diagonally across the quilt are faux suede. They worked beautifully in the construction of the blocks. I have a large piece of the donated suede left and my question is, would you use it for the backing or part of the backing? I have washed a piece and it did not bleed, fade, or shrink.

Thanks for you help.

tessagin

I would use it for whatever need. I personally think it would look great. Beautiful quilt top. Anxious to see the finish.

dunster

I see no reason not to use it. Your quilt is beautiful, and the dark brown squares add so much to the other lovely fabrics.

QuiltnNan

it would keep the quilt from sliding off

barny

I would use it for the binding for one idea. It would feel good on the backing too. I love suede. I also love your quilt.

MissSongbird

You could mimic the squares on the front with a square on the back in a bigger size.

ManiacQuilter2

My concern would be if suede can take any heat from the iron. I just prefer sticking with good old reliable cotton. You are boldly going where I would just be plain chicken to go. Good Luck.

Stitchnripper

I would use it. A long time ago Alex Anderson, on Simply Quilts, had a guest who worked in ultra suede, which I think is faux suede. He just rotated every other block and the nature of the ultra suede made for shading. It was beautiful. And I could never find that show on her website! Anyway, so far you quilt is looking great. Let us see when it is done.

Peckish

When are we going to Boldly Go? Lol. Raise your hand if you know what that came from.

kayluvs2quilt

Raising my hand here ~ (don't want to reveal the answer for fear of spoiling the fun). I have used faux suede in a quilt before. I did have to use a cooler iron to iron the blocks I made but figured most people would not iron a full quilt.