What is the Rule of Thumb for buying Quilt Fabric Again?
#23
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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
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.
#25
Originally Posted by lllog
Thats not an uncommon occurance, I'm afraid. What size quilt are you making?
Can you send a photo of the top?
Lanny
Can you send a photo of the top?
Lanny
#26
Thank you for all your suggestions. The quilt is lap sized (maybe a little larger) and I had bought all coordinating fabric but it won't be enough. Never thought about scrapping the back and I have quilts that are like that-duh.
Now I can experiment with the back, besides I like piecing the best so it prolongs the border, binding stuff.
Pat
Now I can experiment with the back, besides I like piecing the best so it prolongs the border, binding stuff.
Pat
#27
My GM and GAs always used what was at hand. I was always under the impression that the back was never seen so what difference does it make? Whatever crumbles your cookie. I never worry about the back cause my quilts are to be used. Never had a guest walk into my bedroom and turn my quilt over to see the back. Very bad manners.
#28
I am with CJ, "there is rules?" If I run out of material, I head for the stash and do a little creative designing to come up with what I need. Have been known though once or twice to have to go back to store for a yard or so more to finish something special I was working on.
#29
There are no rules. Quilting rules are best broken. I often run short of backing fabric. I try to use things I have or fabric I got on clearance. Put a block of another fabric in the middle or put a strip of some blocks down the middle.
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