Just finished this Rail Fence Top
05-03-2011, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jenni M
Any other suggestions for the backing color?
For the original pics ... your quilt top looked more black and teal with the yellow. Whereas the backing looked brown and turquoise.
The one consideration ... that backing would be quite dark ... depends on whether you like that look. Some people do, and some don't! Also, as to how you want the quilting to show ... or not show!
05-03-2011, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitsapquilter
The backing fabric is pretty but it would not be my first choice for this quilt. I would try to find something that is closer to the same color as the light in your quilt. Of course I know pics are deceiving sometimes so if this matches better than it looks on here then it would be fine. Like someone else said I don't think it has to exactly match but at least have a design in it that somewhat matches. Maybe for the design of your quilt you might try a pretty plaid or something like that.
05-03-2011, 06:23 PM
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Jenni, I love your quilt top. It is beautiful. I also love the backing fabric. The front and back do not necessarily have to match unless you are going to bring the backing to the front for binding. If you like it that is all that matters. Just noticed your yellow fab. I have the same fab and I love it. No wonder I was drawn to your quilt.
05-03-2011, 06:36 PM
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I love what you have done!
I like the backing you have chosen and would buy at least 4 yards for that size. I cut mine into two pieces that are 2 yards by 44 inches.... then I sew them back together along the 72 inch side so it ends up 72 x 88....I often also add an extra strip....if you have any leftover rails from the front, that can add a bit of flair to the back too!
I like the backing you have chosen and would buy at least 4 yards for that size. I cut mine into two pieces that are 2 yards by 44 inches.... then I sew them back together along the 72 inch side so it ends up 72 x 88....I often also add an extra strip....if you have any leftover rails from the front, that can add a bit of flair to the back too!
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