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    Old 05-07-2016, 01:13 PM
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    A while back I made the horrible mistake of cutting my backing fabric into strips for my borders on a quilt. So, that made me short on backing fabric. Well, I hade 5 extra blocks left over from the top & decided to piece them on to the back (a first for me). Here's how it turned out. The colors aren't very good in the picture as the quilt has rich, blue colors. I think it turned out good & the future owner will love it. Thanks for everyone's encouragement & input during the process of this quilt.
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    Old 05-07-2016, 01:20 PM
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    I adore having little pieced elements in the backing. I think your quilt turned out really nice and the blocks in the backing is an extra little touch. Edited to add that I really like the darker blue border you put on the quilt.
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    Old 05-07-2016, 02:10 PM
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    I always make a pieced backing. A solid backing is boring. I like your quilt.
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    Old 05-07-2016, 02:14 PM
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    The pieced backing makes it look homey. I love it.
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    Old 05-07-2016, 02:29 PM
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    That turned out so nice! Exactly how you planned it
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    Old 05-07-2016, 02:51 PM
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    it looks great!! I love a pieced backing good job
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    Old 05-07-2016, 03:11 PM
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    Good job, your pieced backing is artistic and makes the back interesting.
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    Perfect! Great save. I love your Quilt.
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    Never a mistake - it was a creative moment. Looks wonderful!
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    Originally Posted by Sandra in Minnesota
    Never a mistake - it was a creative moment. Looks wonderful!
    too true! If we never made any mistakes, we'd never discover creative solutions.

    I love the quilt!
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