@Suzette--what a neat idea to use your extra blocks!
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@Suzette--what a neat idea to use your extra blocks!
Thanks for the idea.I made one D9P.I'm going to put that on the back.Connie C
My quilting teacher always made an extra block for the back, and pieced it in, usually on point. Love that, but have yet to do it myself.
I use plain muslin if the quilt is definitely only going to be used on a bed - if no one is going to see it then I treat myself to a 108" or whatever it is. Most of my quilts are for snuggling, tossing on the back of a couch, the back very visible, so I want it to be attractive and coordinate with my front. I snatch up tone on tone type prints whenever they're on sale, as they make nice backs.
If it's a bigger quilt I do go with the wide muslinso i don't have to piece. On my smaller quilts i will match the back when I can. i think it's nice for a baby or lap quilt when you will be more likely to see both sides.
I love love love your fabric on your first quilt...was it a pack? May I ask what it is. Nice job
I normally use fabric from the front as backing. However, lately I have made two large square quilts which would have needed three lengths for the back, which would have been really pricey, so I bought some 108" printed backing fabric. Sometimes they have one that goes with my quilt and other times I bite the bullet and buy yardage.
I have at least half a bolt of drapery lining and another one of flannel interlining and I had thought of using it but was apprehensive since it is much heavier than quilt fabric. It is 100% cotton so would it be OK?Quote:
Originally Posted by lhayes1976
Me? I'd go for it and use it. Prewash!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Claire Hallman