A leftover column from the quilt front serves as the focal point for the quilt back. Unusually before you have the current one done;). Fold the yardage in half, meeting what was the selvages on either side. Instead of cutting two separate pieces of fabric and sewing them together, you cut one long piece, fold it together and then sew right down one side. You could see the quilting so well. Jun 5, 2019 - Explore Marcia Lyman's board "quilt backs" on Pinterest. I've been away a while. This no-sew alternative is my go-to for large quilts, think twin-size and bigger. The alternate is more asymmetrical with longer "fringe" lines. And for over a week we had no internet service at the apartment. Looks like you nailed it. It was quilted with a pattern called Contempo which I do not recommend for busy quilts. So this is amazing to me! I don't know if It's because I love hand sewing or that the quilt is almost finished. Thank you for the inspiration!! I love working with this collection. Thanks again x. It's an improv quilt that I designed. Often I can get inspired by allowing myself the opportunity to play. Keep in mind when you calculate dimensions for your quilt back, you have to take into account that although fabric width (WOF) is about 42 – 43″, you have to subtract the selvedges and you need to figure in ½” seams in your allowances.
Whole cloth means a seamless fabric that's wide enough to fit the entire back. I’m having a little trouble imagining how it would work for the larger size. But that all started from trying to make the pieced back look like I meant it that way! Perform this type of back-and-forth quilting using a quilting hoop rather than a large frame so you can flip easily from front to back to make sure the stitches are properly aligned on both sides. Things I learned: When you have a deadline, quilt making is not as fun. Blogged here. Using the quilt as a template I start pinning the pieces on top of it until covered. Now you have hit my sweet spot! So remember to allow for those in your calculations. The fabrics are so fun and cheerful. Thanks! The other method I looked into seems more complicated. I was taught that integrity is when the back is as good as the front.
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my husband loves crazy backs, so this is my attempt at making him happy.
BTW Shouldn’t you be building a new book for us on quilt backings? Quilt Backing Ideas. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Pingback: Grey and Mustard Arrow Quilt | Beech Tree Lane Handmade. The pattern is the same one I used for my Rose Quilt and I am currently working on putting a pattern together. Craftsy is your online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques. Thanks Barbara. inspired by: lavidacompartida.blogspot.com/2010/10/bloggers-quilt-fest... pattern here: www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/throws-wall-hanging... Hello. Tutorial Series at Fort Worth Fabric Studio! I hope these instructions make sense and that they are helpful. (See that toque poking out above the quilt? Ideas for Your Quilt Backing.
Great timing. it features several of my treasured hand screen printed fabrics from abroad. ( Log Out / Hi Rachel, That’s a total drag!
Sounds so much easier than what I have done before. Thanks so much for the instructions. They are all just stunning. … Trim away the bottom fold by a scant amount. Alice struck the right cord with this…”I was taught that integrity is when the back is as good as the front”. Beautiful!! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
I used an entire fat quarter bundle of Hope Valley.