What is the Rule of Thumb for buying Quilt Fabric Again?
06-22-2011, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by pseudoquilter
Here I go again, got the piecing done and the amount of fabric I bought for the backing is lacking! Now I have to do a search and pay top dollar to get the same fabric to match.
What is the rule of thumb when buying fabric--6 yards?
Thanks.
What is the rule of thumb when buying fabric--6 yards?
Thanks.
but you can frame/border what you have already..or make large blocks like window panes....a backing does NOT have to be all one fabric!
06-22-2011, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Rule of thumb? Rule of arm? Rule of foot??
None of them suit me, I purchase what moves me at the moment. Piece the backs; I always have.
Jan in VA
None of them suit me, I purchase what moves me at the moment. Piece the backs; I always have.
Jan in VA
06-22-2011, 08:29 AM
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I have always used a solid backing, and I just buy what the instructions say for my pattern (not very creative am I!) But, I've seen so many nifty stripes and such on the QB here, that I've decided my first BIG quilt will have a backing of two different fabrics.
Can't wait.
Can't wait.
06-22-2011, 08:48 AM
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When I buy fabric for backing with no project in mind I buy 7 yards of it. I have never regretted buying that much when I decide it's the perfect backing fabric I need for future quilt. If it's a small quilt I can get several backings out of it or it if it's a big queen or king I have enough. I always buy backing fabric on sale or clearance. I very seldom pay full price for backing fabric.
06-22-2011, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
Oh My! If there is a rule then I have seriously broken it!!
Scrappy backs are great.
Scrappy backs are great.
06-22-2011, 10:03 AM
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I have a preference for quilts that are reversible, especially if the quilting will be in an attractive pattern. And I had much rather have the back side have a large solid piece for the center framed by borders, than to have it pieced in a cross or striped pattern. That's because I think the bordered design looks better when/if it shows on a bed than a big cross does. Either way will stretch fabric that wasn't sufficient to back a whole quilt.
The borders on the back side should line up with the blocks or borders on the front side inorder for the quilting pattern to stay at its most attractive position.
The borders on the back side should line up with the blocks or borders on the front side inorder for the quilting pattern to stay at its most attractive position.
06-22-2011, 10:03 AM
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I have a preference for quilts that are reversible, especially if the quilting will be in an attractive pattern. And I had much rather have the back side have a large solid piece for the center framed by borders, than to have it pieced in a cross or striped pattern. That's because I think the bordered design looks better when/if it shows on a bed than a big cross does. Either way will stretch fabric that wasn't sufficient to back a whole quilt.
The borders on the back side should line up with the blocks or borders on the front side inorder for the quilting pattern to stay at its most attractive position.
The borders on the back side should line up with the blocks or borders on the front side inorder for the quilting pattern to stay at its most attractive position.
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