Piecing backing for quilt

Taking a little extra time preparing the backing can make a huge difference in the quilt’s longevity as well as how easy it will be to quilt it.

Picture Tutorial for piecing a quilt back diagonally - a great way of using less fabric yardage to make a quilt back easily.

This fabric calculator will tell you how much fabric you need for both a quilt and its backing. Standard mattress sizes are given.

On Friday I showed some of the pieced quilt backs I have made recently and promised I'd post a tutorial to show you how I do it. There are many ways to make a pieced quilt back. Below is one method & it is the one I use most of the time. 1. Here is the quilt top that I needed to make a back for. I pinned it to my design wall so that I can easily see how large it is. If you don't have a design wall the floor works for this step too. Off the Rail #2 Pattern by Julie Herman Quilt made by Candi…

If you find yourself losing steam after your patchwork quilt top is made, you’re not alone. But wait! Finishing that quilt is going to be soooo rewarding. Here are some ideas to help you push on to make that quilt backing.

Not sure why quilt backs have been on my mind lately, especially considering the fact that by the time I finish a quilt top, I really don'...

Three easy methods for using fleece as quilt backing. Check out the difference between using batting or no batting and two ways to bind.

I know I’ve been doing some of my own tips and tricks on the blog here, but today I’m joining in on Amy, Diary of a Quilter, series of QUICK Quilting Tips and Tricks. She’s been accumulating lots of great tricks from bloggers from all over and I’m sure you’ll enjoy them. Be sure to ...

This week we are sharing how to line-up fabric patterns so that multiple fabrics can be sewn together to look like one giant piece of fabric. We love using this technique for quilt backs. It is an easy skill to learn. With a few tips, you will be able to match-up your quilting backs in no time! Step 1: Determine Fabric Design Repeat Printed fabrics all have a specific size, which will repeat over and over throughout the fabric. The “repeat” is how many inches the pattern is before it starts…

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