Quilt Backings
12-27-2010, 08:31 PM
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What do you use?
45"
108"
a sheet
I think we shouldn't skimp on the backing, especially when we purchase quality fabrics for the top.
does your LQS (local quilt shop) have 108" or do they want you to purchase 9 yards of 45" at $9 plus a yard?
45"
108"
a sheet
I think we shouldn't skimp on the backing, especially when we purchase quality fabrics for the top.
does your LQS (local quilt shop) have 108" or do they want you to purchase 9 yards of 45" at $9 plus a yard?
12-27-2010, 08:32 PM
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mostly "regular" size fabrics that I was able to buy on a great sale. I have a collection of fabrics to use for backs and I just try to use the one that "goes" the best. They are all LQS Fabrics that I got for a great price.
12-27-2010, 08:37 PM
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If you use John Flynn's method of piecing backing you do not need as much as some think. Go to his web site. I believe it is under projects. There is a formulae to use 45" fabric and cut on diagonal to make it wider. You can extend 44"-45" out to about 60". Saves fabric.
12-27-2010, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Holice
If you use John Flynn's method of piecing backing you do not need as much as some think. Go to his web site. I believe it is under projects. There is a formulae to use 45" fabric and cut on diagonal to make it wider. You can extend 44"-45" out to about 60". Saves fabric.
by the way, Holice has so many great stencils, patterns and such... I love them.... thanks!
12-27-2010, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Cyn
I try to get 108 but sometimes I piece my backing to use up some fabric!
12-27-2010, 08:49 PM
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I have never used 108" fabric. I usually find a great way to puzzle piece various scraps together.
The green print used in this is just regular 45" inch fabric. It was cut the long way to put the strip on the right side.
The green print used in this is just regular 45" inch fabric. It was cut the long way to put the strip on the right side.
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12-27-2010, 08:53 PM
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Once I made a giant log cabin on the back of a quilt. I just started with a big center square and kept putting big strips around each side until it was big enough. I had to put some on the top and bottom to make it rectangular.
12-27-2010, 08:57 PM
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I have heard and read that sheets should not be used for backing. I think it's something about the thread count, but not completely sure about that. I used fabric for backings and made a large 4 or 9 patch when I was trying to reduce my stash.
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