humbird

My prefered back is the "extra" wide so I have no seam. Howver, I have done most of the methods mentioned here. I do like to use up what I can in my stash when possable.

littlehud

I'm going to try that. When I don't have the wide backing this would be so much easier.

theresse

I have used large patch work using some the same fabric thats in the top, Makes me happy

wvdek

So far, my backs are all one piece. I have to check out these links though. Someday I will end up piecing together I'm sure.

shaverg

I have been quilting for 27 years and I've always pieced my backs using two seams on each side when I make anything larger than the fabric width. It is so easy with the tube method. I also learned you should never have a seam down the center, especially on a large quilt, because of the stress and pulling on a center seam, if it drapes it will pull on that center seam and will eventually wear out the center seam. The tube solves that problem.

Dina

This is really good information. Thanks!!

shaverg

Whoops meant to say a seam on each side. I sure you know what I meant. :roll:

pollyjvan9

I usually used a pieced back out of scraps, but I really do like the tube idea. Will try it next week.

Also, I like to use drapery fabric for backing because you can usually get it very inexpensive at Hancocks, especially on sale, but the extra weight seems to make it easier for me to FMQ with working very had to keep the backing wrinkle free.

dsb38327

Oh my goodness! What a valuable piece of information that I did not have in my goodie box!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Not a solution for this post, just a tidbit: Many, many of my quilts have been reversible. A completed quilt top on each side. Just makes me happy.)

amandasgramma

Is it just me??? I can't get this website to come up....