top wider than backing
#4
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A creative back always adds a new level of interest. Just add an interesting strip on the back. It can be anywhere across the back; not necessarily in the center. Have fun creating a second area of interest.
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I prefer less symmetrical solutions. I'd either seam a piece to the side or more likely, make a cut at 13.5" in & seam in a complementary fabric there following the Rule of Thirds. (31.5 + 2 + 8" extra for quilting/LA = 39.5. Then 39.5/3=13.67 which I round to 13.5 for easier measuring. I'd put a 10" piece in between the two pieces.
If it's a busy fabric or a large repeat, you can seam more of the same fabric at a repeat. Otherwise, just pick another fabric that goes.
If it's a busy fabric or a large repeat, you can seam more of the same fabric at a repeat. Otherwise, just pick another fabric that goes.
#8
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I prefer less symmetrical solutions. I'd either seam a piece to the side or more likely, make a cut at 13.5" in & seam in a complementary fabric there following the Rule of Thirds. (31.5 + 2 + 8" extra for quilting/LA = 39.5. Then 39.5/3=13.67 which I round to 13.5 for easier measuring. I'd put a 10" piece in between the two pieces.
If it's a busy fabric or a large repeat, you can seam more of the same fabric at a repeat. Otherwise, just pick another fabric that goes.
If it's a busy fabric or a large repeat, you can seam more of the same fabric at a repeat. Otherwise, just pick another fabric that goes.
#9
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I piece most of my backs. Sometimes something as simple as an extra stripe or as complex as inserting lots of pieces leftover from the front. I think it keeps it interesting and makes basic width fabric big enough to use as a back!
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I'd cut the backing into 2 parts but I like to cut off of the center to give a little character and have used pieces of fabric or blocks from the front to fill in. Someone's suggestion of a border around the backing is also a good idea.
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