The Secret to Pieced Backings
04-09-2015, 12:07 PM
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now this is the back of a Christmas quilt I did. put two yards in the center and did a border around that. then did two color binding so green would match the back and red match the front border.
04-09-2015, 12:08 PM
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I design simple patterns or blocks from my leftover fabrics. Usually use these pieced areas on only 1/4 or 1/3 of the back, with the rest in two large uncut pieces. Here are a few pictures of my pieced backs. I almost always piece the back, because I like using up leftovers and I think it adds interest to the overall look of the quilt. I do try to use coordinating colors on the back with the front, even if they are not the exact same fabrics that I used on the front (but I do try to use at least a few of the front fabrics on the back to "tie" it together).
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04-09-2015, 01:38 PM
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Citrus county, i use the safety pin method to line up the middles but you do have to be careful that the layers are straight. I am working on my first over-sized queen quilt and it is a bear. I did not have enough backing because of a newbie mistake in measuring, so had to add fabric after it was sandwiched. I used 505 spray so it was easy to peel back and attach. I am STILL short, so am going to add coordinating fabric to the top for turn down like lovespaper did, so I am excited that it will still look good. Live and learn. This is for our bed so I can live with a few oops!
04-09-2015, 02:30 PM
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I also posted this link in the "Links and Resources" section. It is a creative way to center the layers when basting a quilt. ENJOY!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnke_KzeTI8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnke_KzeTI8
04-09-2015, 03:02 PM
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I do all of the above suggestions. I also look at some of the modern quilts on Pinterest for inspiration. I just parts of them for my quilt backs. I am trying to use up some of my stash, it seems a shame to buy all of that fabric for a back when I have so much in my stash.
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