Need some backing suggestions

[Sharyn J]

What color backing would you use? I originally planned to use the same batik as my border, but don't have enough fabric and cannot remember the brand. So far, haven't been able to find it online. Now, I can't decide what color to use.

This pattern is called "Indian Trails" from the book "Fabulous Quilts from Favorite Patterns" from Australian Patchwork & Quilting Magazine.

[Musical_Starling]

Well thankfully it's the back, so you can use any colour you like I think the sashing colour would look beautiful, however I know a lot of people are iffy on using light colours for fear of stains and such. You could also use a colour that comes close to your border. There are so many colours mixed in that almost anything would work. Beautiful quilt!!

[cyndiofthevortex]

Wow wow wow! That is a fantastic quilt! I think any backing you choose will be awesome since you obviously have great taste and a lot of talent! Show us the finished quilt when it's all done. I for one really want to see it! Welcome to the forum, too!

[Jean Sewing Machine]

I love wide backings, and I have one that would be perfect. MSQC carries some nice marbles. Also fabricdepot.com has a good selection.. The quilt is just beautiful!

[K. McEuen]

Gorgeous quilt top! Jean mentioned a couple places for wide backing and I'll mention a couple more.

www.fabric.com has wide fabric and free shipping if you send over $35.00

www.backsidefabrics.com has a really nice selection as the wide backing is all they sell. A lot of batiks and watercolor types as well as some more traditional.

[toggpine]

You could piece the back too.
Use what you have left from the front and if you have more of the other colors you used you could make a long strip of color blocks to fill in the "missing space".

Here is how I handled the back for Em's Zebra quilt.
http://toggpine.wordpress.com/2011/1...ttle-bit-more/

[HdWench]

ohh backing in either Blue or Purple -- and use your leftovers for a scrappy border to tie it in :-) LOVE this batik quilt - very lovely design. Great job and good luck

:-Debbie

[Deneldac00p]

what a wonderful quilt!! Any color would do for backing.

[Claire Hallman]

So pretty. I saw a quilt last night that had a striped backing with the colors from the front of the quilt, looked great.

[Juliadlf]

Beautiful quilt. My preference would be a solid color for the backing so when you fold the quilt back on the bed, it will highlight the top. I am assuming that your using it on a bed but perhaps your not.

Julia