Top is Batik, What to Use for Backing
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Top is Batik, What to Use for Backing
I have just finished a Batik quilt top, and am considering what to use for backing. Do you ever use regular cotton for the backing of a Batik top?
I hate to spend the money for batik for the backing...however, I do want it to look nice and not take away from the quilt.
Your thoughts? Thanks!
I hate to spend the money for batik for the backing...however, I do want it to look nice and not take away from the quilt.
Your thoughts? Thanks!
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I hate spending money for any backing! Batik is just cotton fabric, so you can use anything on the back, another batik, quilting cotton or flannel. If you are going to see the back: car quilt, throw, baby quilt etc. I use a coordinating cotton or flannel back. If, however, it's going on a bed I figure you're rarely going to see the back so I often use a good quality muslin.
#3
Sure use anything you want, I've used batiks cottons even flannels or fleas, I even know some that use muslin you can use it as is or tye dye it to go with your top. Any fabrics you like will be great choose colors and tones that you love with it.
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I would love to see your quilt with fleas on the back ! Do you sell them at flea markets? Curse you auto correct!!!
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I have just finished a Batik quilt top, and am considering what to use for backing. Do you ever use regular cotton for the backing of a Batik top?
I hate to spend the money for batik for the backing...however, I do want it to look nice and not take away from the quilt.
Your thoughts? Thanks!
I hate to spend the money for batik for the backing...however, I do want it to look nice and not take away from the quilt.
Your thoughts? Thanks!
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I'd find a nice solid cotton that contrasts with the batik front. For example, if the batik fabrics are all warm oranges and reds, I'd try a vivid turquoise on the back. If the batiks are done in cool, blues and greens, I'd go with a warm orange or red.
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