I love your channel! I've already made 3 jelly roll quilts for my granddaughter. I love to crochet, but had an accident, broke my elbow, and it's very painful. Carpal tunnel boo! LOL I'm so glad I can still make gifts for my church peeps. God bless!! You're awesome! You make me smile.
You’re a fricking genius!!! I’m very new to sewing and quilting and I’m dreading making the quilt back….. you just gave me a whole different way to do it and not have to use crazy formulas or cutting and sewing long odd seams or whatever have you. I can make some extra blocks and continue to be a “non-conformist”. 😎😎😎😍😍😍😍😍
oh my goodness. do not conform, sweet friend, no! Keep doing exactly all of the wonderful things that you are doing and find a way that makes your heart happy!😘😘 So happy you enjoyed the video
@@ISeeStarsQuilting You’re an absolute doll. 😎. I follow a few channels and yours is the most inspiring of them all. This video blew open the doors for me as far as making backing goes…. No kidding. I saw this video and did a double take when you said “make the back go with the front (or use similar colors)”, I thought it was a stroke of genius. Seriously. I was starting to panic a bit about making the backing for quilts and projects, but I could make a “second quilt” in a way… like a make the back a “race quilt” or large patches or something fun like that, yeah it’s a little more work, but who cares really. You rock!! Keep these kinds of videos up! Very inspiring, even for this middle aged salty gay man. 😎😎😂😂❤️❤️
I really like the comments about making the back of your quilt more interesting period And I agree with you always include a tag on the backside of your quilt. With information like the year it was made, who it's for name,of person receiving the quilt, and creativity by "me" the person making the quilt. Thank you for all these tips.❤
Thank you for making your videos fun to watch in addition to being so I formative. You’re a great teacher! You get to the point quickly but thoroughly. Rita
How do you sew it all together (front and back) without having the sew lines look funny? Thank you for the great suggestions for not having just a plain backing...great idea!
I think you have to embrace that one side of the quilt is going to be the "show piece" side and that the quilting lines have their own kind of beauty on the back even if it doesn't match with the fabric. Every single piece has its beauty in quilting. 😘😘
Hi Christen, Thank you for info on a subject that is hardly ever discussed. Question- If you make a pieced backing, how does the quilting design we sew on the 3 layer quilt work with the seams on the pieced backing?
One of our guild members puts the richest, most beautiful prints - often tribal or Asian - on the back of charity quilts, and it just elevates them from Very Nice to Luxurious!
That is pretty common when you're doing a LOT of quilts. It makes the margin for error or fabric not being positioned perfectly a lot less of a chance. If you decide to quilt it on your own or hand quilt it you could definitely work on some unique ideas!
If I made a picture Quilt in the front ( bunnies, bears, bees) and a geometrical quilted backing how do I connect them in the middle? I know I bind them together around the edges but I am a bit puzzled how to quilt them together in the middle without ruining either side's existing quilted pattern.
I like to make baby quilts two-sided-generally pastel (some kind of theme, often) on one side and B&W and bright colors for the other side. Lap quilts-might piece them. Bed size quilt: not a chance, 108” all the way!!! By the time I finish a 90-inch square quilt, I’m exhausted, so no piecing there for me!
Love your ideas, but I am usually really tired of the quilt by the time I finish the top. I just want to finish!!!! But I am bored by the backs I do, especially on the really large ones. Do the extra seams cause any problems for the long arm? Just asking. Thanks for all the great ideas. I love your channel.
I've never had any problem with the seams on the back causing any problems. As long as there aren't any puckers or pulling in your seams you should be completely fine! 🥳
What fabric i use for ghe back? Also do you put another fabric between the back and the front like that can be warm? 1st with a machine and dont quilt look more easy
You can! It does make a thinner lighter quilt, but I've seen it done many times. You still want to make sure and quilt with about a 5" margin at the most (quilting lines no more than 5" apart) because the flannel will wash differently than your cotton quilting fabrics. So you don't want it to wear out as you wash it over the years or tear more. I've also seen people use flannel as the batting itself for a very nice warm quilt. Great question! 😘
The backing of the quilt is similar to the front of the quilt. The same material -- the inside of a quilt, or the "batting" is a layer of cotton or poly-cotton material that is helpful with adding the fluff and weight to a quilt
Just found your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of this wonderful fabric art: quilting. What is your opinion on using a brand new 100% cotton sheet for the backing.? Thanks.
This is a great idea for quick and easy backings! Economical too... it doesn't have as many options as the fun and pretty fabrics but it does work well 💖
I just commented that I’m making my first quilt and I’m doing a Jelly Roll quilt based on your tutorial. I also mentioned that I was looking for how did you the back and I found this. OK how do I say that this still isn’t what I mean. I have no idea how to put the rest of the quilt together. I know some thing goes in the middle, and I don’t know how to put a front and back together for Edge it, that’s not the right word. Maybe it’s called a binding? So after I finish my jelly roll top, can you please guide me to a video on what to do next… Thank you so much
I m a beginner and can not find anyone who can tell me how to sew on a simple one piece backing. So frustrating. Everything is “SIMPLE to do”. …..NOT! So I end up making it up myself. Of course it comes out lopsides, crooked and junk.
Hi I'm sorry you're struggling with the quilt backing. Normally, 1 piece of fabric isn't large enough to cover a throw sized or bigger quilt so you end up having to piece the back to make it big enough. Feel free to email me, maybe I can help you with what you're struggling with.
That elephant is AMAZING!!!!
Thank you! 😍
I love Frankensteining my backs. It’s a nice surprise for the giftee. Great idea to use up leftover jelly strips. Thanks
I love the idea of giving a surprise!
I love your channel! I've already made 3 jelly roll quilts for my granddaughter. I love to crochet, but had an accident, broke my elbow, and it's very painful. Carpal tunnel boo! LOL I'm so glad I can still make gifts for my church peeps. God bless!! You're awesome! You make me smile.
Aw I'm so sorry about your elbow... that sounds like a rough patch to go through. I hope you feel better soon 😘😘
You’re a fricking genius!!! I’m very new to sewing and quilting and I’m dreading making the quilt back….. you just gave me a whole different way to do it and not have to use crazy formulas or cutting and sewing long odd seams or whatever have you. I can make some extra blocks and continue to be a “non-conformist”. 😎😎😎😍😍😍😍😍
oh my goodness. do not conform, sweet friend, no! Keep doing exactly all of the wonderful things that you are doing and find a way that makes your heart happy!😘😘 So happy you enjoyed the video
@@ISeeStarsQuilting You’re an absolute doll. 😎. I follow a few channels and yours is the most inspiring of them all. This video blew open the doors for me as far as making backing goes…. No kidding. I saw this video and did a double take when you said “make the back go with the front (or use similar colors)”, I thought it was a stroke of genius. Seriously.
I was starting to panic a bit about making the backing for quilts and projects, but I could make a “second quilt” in a way… like a make the back a “race quilt” or large patches or something fun like that, yeah it’s a little more work, but who cares really.
You rock!! Keep these kinds of videos up! Very inspiring, even for this middle aged salty gay man. 😎😎😂😂❤️❤️
That elephant is stunning!!!!
Thank you so much!
I love your ideas for the back of the quilts. I needed this video so much. Love using left over fabrics too!❤
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😘😘
Darling idea to use front scraps as backing. Love it!
Thank you so much. I don't like to waste anything.
I really like the comments about making the back of your quilt more interesting period And I agree with you always include a tag on the backside of your quilt. With information like the year it was made, who it's for name,of person receiving the quilt, and creativity by "me" the person making the quilt. Thank you for all these tips.❤
You are so welcome! I'm glad that other people love to keep the history and information with their quilts :) Thank you for your input!
Great video & terrific looking quilt.
Because I bought sooooo much extra fabric I'm using the scraps for matching throw pillows.
Great idea!
Love your sewing machine cover!
Thank you! 😊 I have a blog post with instructions on how I made it here: iseestarsquilting.com/diy-sewing-machine-cover/
Thank you! 😊 I have a blog post with instructions on how I made it here: iseestarsquilting.com/diy-sewing-machine-cover/
You have the best advice and information. Thank you.
You're so welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful!
I did small squares across the border of new pillow cases. Came out really cute.
YAY, sounds great.
Hi Christine, Thanks for giving me some really good ideas for the back of my quilt!!!
You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful to you, Colleen!
You are very talented!!
Aw thank you! Glad you liked the video! 🥰
Love you idea about the backing of the quits. I love your channel. I'm going to try it when I do my quit.
Thats great! :) Let me know how it works for you
Thank you for making your videos fun to watch in addition to being so I formative. You’re a great teacher! You get to the point quickly but thoroughly. Rita
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that
super cute sewing machine cover♥
Thank you! 😊
WOW! Never thought of fun on the back. Go figure
There is going to be some really fun quilt backs in your future 😘😘
Thank you! Great ideas
Glad you like them!
I always worry that I won't square it up nicely, but I love this idea. Going to try it on the quilt I'm doing now.
Have fun!
How do you sew it all together (front and back) without having the sew lines look funny?
Thank you for the great suggestions for not having just a plain backing...great idea!
I think you have to embrace that one side of the quilt is going to be the "show piece" side and that the quilting lines have their own kind of beauty on the back even if it doesn't match with the fabric. Every single piece has its beauty in quilting. 😘😘
Great ideas! Thanks for showing examples too :)
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching
I recently did a queen sized jelly roll quilt, the back for the quilt I used the same prints but in fat quarters.
Great idea, it sounds lovely.
Thanks a million for your video. I did want to use flannel for the backing and your tips are so useful. Best wishes from New Zealand 🙂
Glad it was helpful Hazel! Thank you for watching! 🤩
Hi Christen, Thank you for info on a subject that is hardly ever discussed. Question- If you make a pieced backing, how does the quilting design we sew on the 3 layer quilt work with the seams on the pieced backing?
Great question! I would like to know the answer to this too. :)
This was great. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Such a good video! I'm from Texas too!
I have always pieced my backs with the leftovers and maybe some stash fabric. I don't have many scraps as a result, which works for me too.
YES, that is wonderful to do it that way.
One of our guild members puts the richest, most beautiful prints - often tribal or Asian - on the back of charity quilts, and it just elevates them from Very Nice to Luxurious!
That sounds incredible!!
Thank you that is some good ideas
You are so welcome!
I love these ideas! The person who currently longarms my quilts will only deal with a regular backing, not anything with blocks, etc.
That is pretty common when you're doing a LOT of quilts. It makes the margin for error or fabric not being positioned perfectly a lot less of a chance. If you decide to quilt it on your own or hand quilt it you could definitely work on some unique ideas!
I only discovered that she would not quilt pieced backing after I put a row of blocks into the backing. It's waiting for me to quilt it now!
@@bethk7648 hi Beth, have you been able to quilt it? Good luck I'm sure it's beautiful
I would love to see your label ideas.
Thanks!
If I made a picture Quilt in the front ( bunnies, bears, bees) and a geometrical quilted backing how do I connect them in the middle? I know I bind them together around the edges but I am a bit puzzled how to quilt them together in the middle without ruining either side's existing quilted pattern.
Your elephant quilt is a work of art
What is the best padding?
Thank you! 🐘 I really like using 80/20 cotton/polly batting on my quilts 🙌🏼
I like to make baby quilts two-sided-generally pastel (some kind of theme, often) on one side and B&W and bright colors for the other side. Lap quilts-might piece them. Bed size quilt: not a chance, 108” all the way!!! By the time I finish a 90-inch square quilt, I’m exhausted, so no piecing there for me!
I love that, how sweet.
Love your ideas, but I am usually really tired of the quilt by the time I finish the top. I just want to finish!!!! But I am bored by the backs I do, especially on the really large ones. Do the extra seams cause any problems for the long arm? Just asking. Thanks for all the great ideas. I love your channel.
I've never had any problem with the seams on the back causing any problems. As long as there aren't any puckers or pulling in your seams you should be completely fine! 🥳
I really like flannel on the back. It's so much softer than quilting cotton. But I make it special a bit like what you do!
Flannel is a great option for the backing! I'm glad you've found a way to add your own special touches to the back
I'm currently working on my first quilt and I want to try flannel as the backing. Do you still need batting with flannel?
@@sabrina4289 I use batting even with flannel. 🤗
@@mamakaka73 thank you! How do you feel it holds up over time compared to quilter's cotton backings?
@@sabrina4289 I have not see a difference, but is much softer with flannel. And also more flexible and cuddly 😁
THANK YOU!!!!
You're so welcome!
What fabric i use for ghe back?
Also do you put another fabric between the back and the front like that can be warm?
1st with a machine and dont quilt look more easy
Can you use flannel as backing and then not use batting?
You can! It does make a thinner lighter quilt, but I've seen it done many times. You still want to make sure and quilt with about a 5" margin at the most (quilting lines no more than 5" apart) because the flannel will wash differently than your cotton quilting fabrics. So you don't want it to wear out as you wash it over the years or tear more. I've also seen people use flannel as the batting itself for a very nice warm quilt. Great question! 😘
I try to make my labels early on in the piecing process so I don't run out of steam and neglect to do this important step.
I would like to know how you make the back do i add stuffing or some thing
The backing of the quilt is similar to the front of the quilt. The same material -- the inside of a quilt, or the "batting" is a layer of cotton or poly-cotton material that is helpful with adding the fluff and weight to a quilt
@ISeeStarsQuilting thank my quilt is looking amazing. I never made one before your videos are fantastic and explained everything clearly
Just found your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of this wonderful fabric art: quilting. What is your opinion on using a brand new 100% cotton sheet for the backing.? Thanks.
This is a great idea for quick and easy backings! Economical too... it doesn't have as many options as the fun and pretty fabrics but it does work well 💖
I just commented that I’m making my first quilt and I’m doing a Jelly Roll quilt based on your tutorial. I also mentioned that I was looking for how did you the back and I found this. OK how do I say that this still isn’t what I mean. I have no idea how to put the rest of the quilt together. I know some thing goes in the middle, and I don’t know how to put a front and back together for Edge it, that’s not the right word. Maybe it’s called a binding? So after I finish my jelly roll top, can you please guide me to a video on what to do next… Thank you so much
I used a quilt top I never finished for the back
Christen where in Texas do you come from ?
Hi Clare, I'm from Houston. Are you close by?
I’m in Victoria Tx. just down the road from you.
I m a beginner and can not find anyone who can tell me how to sew on a simple one piece backing. So frustrating. Everything is “SIMPLE to do”. …..NOT! So I end up making it up myself. Of course it comes out lopsides, crooked and junk.
Hi I'm sorry you're struggling with the quilt backing. Normally, 1 piece of fabric isn't large enough to cover a throw sized or bigger quilt so you end up having to piece the back to make it big enough. Feel free to email me, maybe I can help you with what you're struggling with.
Darling you need to get yourself a design wall. This video would have been better if you could show it all at once.