I have an unusual question-is there any reason that I can't machine quilt my lap quilt with the backing side on top? My fabric on the back is easier to mark my pattern on then the quilt top. I do realize that I will need to make sure I have the machine threaded correctly since I will be using 2 different colors of thread. Any help in answering this question will be appreciated.
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If it is an all over pattern that doesn't rely on the blocks for placement, then I'd say go for it!Be who you are and say what you feel
because those who mind don't matter,
and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss
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Yes. I have done it. You can see it in the post.
http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/...hallenges.html
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I had/have a book called Quilting from the Backside. Basically if you just need an all over pattern you could use whatever was on the backing as your quilting design. There were examples of using large florals, plaids, stripes , etc. I've only done it on a small quilt and it worker great.
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In a FMQ class I took, quilting on the back of the quilt was discussed. The instructor gave us a sample of a floral fabric. We were told to quilt on the back side around the flowers. The design looked very nice on the front of the quilt. One disadvantage I can see from quilting on the back would be you can't see where the seams meet, where there would be heavier thickness, or where the edge of your quilt top is. I personally have never quilted on the back, but there's no reason why you can't.
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