momsbusy

Sometimes a large print inspires my fabric choices. I don’t often choose large prints for my top or borders, but it is fun for me to have it on the back. Other times, I choose a wide backing fabric in a neutral tone. I have pieced backs. I like to decide on my backing and binding at the beginning of my project.

bigsister63

I am not really picky about the back of my quilts. I try to coordinate the fabric with the top. I have learned to use printed fabric since it hides many quilting "pas fas". I like to use wide fabric but often I can not find matching fabric SO I use 45" and so it together(not too hard) . I have (but I HATE) to make my own fabric. I have used up extra fabric that way or extra blocks. If I am making my fabric- I start with a large square (45x45 if possible) in the center and then add strips around it until big enough! So much easier to buy!!!!!!

dsews2

I’ve made a few of this pattern but yours is really pretty with all blues

Donita

Feathers-N-Fur

When I had a queen bed, I used king sized sheets for backing. Then I gat my king size bed. The only backing I can get that is wide enough is white or natural, so I dye my backs. I also piece backs sometimes, but dying is more fun. More and more of my family is switching to king beds so I wonder if I should even bother with queen quilts, or just start making all kings.

Darcyshannon

I do like the back to go with the top in some form. I haven’t used a wide back yet because I tend to personalize the back.

Jordan

I piece my backs with fabrics from my stash that compliments colors from the front of my quilt. If I have a few extra blocks that I made for the front then I just put those on the back also.

love to sew

I just love your reply, sew creative! but I do the same. and mostly use what I have for charity quilts but i do like the make them look nice.

craft

For my backing I always make a two-sided quilt. The front side of the quilt is make with blocks in one design. Then the back side quilt is made in a similar block design. So, when I quilt the quilt I end up with two different designs that play together as one neat design when the quilting is finished.

Jojk

I wait until the top is done, go to backsidefabrics.com, and pick out a selection of samples. I don't like assembling/piecing my quilt back and I Love the fact that they offer free samples. Most sites don't offer samples at all, nevermind free ones.

Once I get the samples I put them next to the top that's hanging on my wall and see what's right. Haven't had an issue yet.

I also usually choose either a completely different color than what's on the top or a color that doesn't dominate. Not always but usually.

rusty quilter

I have pieced backs, thrown in extra block, and bought the 108" backings....I don't make my backing until I have finished the quilt. I have been really disappointed in the past 4 or 5 years in the quality of the backing fabric...(too course, and cheaply made in general.) I have gone back to piecing the back...more work, but better quality.