Thursday, April 3, 2014

Choosing Backing Fabric(s)

I'm eager to begin quilting but I don't have a back ready for this quilt.  I've been considering the fabrics along the top of the photo below. 
 

They're in the color range I think might work.  Except maybe the light one is too light; I think deeper tones might be more comfortable for this quilt.  I don't have enough of any one of them and would have to piece the back. 

I'm fine with piecing a back but haven't had been too happy with the ones I've done that way.  I only have two leftover blocks from the front which I could incorporate into the back. Then too, I'm trying use up fabric instead of add more to what I have.

On the other hand, hand quilting through even more seams with a pieced back isn't quite so much fun. 

I've been doing some online shopping for (= looking at) fabric but haven't made a decision yet.

I'm linking this post to Really Random Thursday at Live a Colorful Life.

I hope you're enjoying your day.

--Nancy.
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6 comments:

  1. Very pretty quilt top. You may be able to find a wide back that will work. I like Fat Quarter Shop for their color accuracy. I've also bought wide backing from Connecting Threads. Hancock's of Paducah (store and online) carries Moda wide backings.

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    1. Thank you! I will look at the shops you suggest to see what I can find.

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