I just stared makeing square with old pics just having fun I make small bags water bottle holder dog cost and beds for dog .using up old pics thanks penny
@mariannegarascia3730 thanks! Yes I use batting even with fleece but there are loads of folk who wouldn’t. I have another video about fleece backing where I talk about this.
I think using batting in a fleece-backed quilt might depend on where the owner/recipient lives. The colder the climate, the more cozy the quilt should be.
Appreciate you sharing all the different ways to construct a back. I was going to choose a solid color backing for my latest quilt but now I’m going to use leftover material.
I made 2 memory quilts from men's dress shirts and used the back of the dress shirts for the backing. I cut 16" blocks for one and 18" blocks for the other. I staggered the shirts in each vertical row so I did not have to line up the seams across the width. On one of them I made a heart from the shirts & put it on the back and surprised the lady. Very cost effective!!
Love all these ideas, where I live I really don’t have many options for fabric so I really like the idea of using the scraps to stretch what we already have on hand. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you, Kristen, for these inspiring ideas. I've also used vintage tablecloths for backing - especially beautiful if slightly faded. I don't cut them up unless they are damaged, then I'll just use the best parts. They do get hand quilted though, which some people may not approve of because then they won't be good as tablecloths again. I also love the American Amish quilt backs that are pieced bars.
Thank you for this ever-so-informative video! I am finishing a throw for my sofa, and have found myself in a lot of confusion over pricing the back large enough for the front. You have led me out of the fog!!
Great video, Kristen. Thanks for the duvet cover suggestion. These ideas got me so excited! I just cut out some QAYG blocks for the backing of my current quilt last night. Actually, it was about midnight...sometimes I just can't make myself stop. :)
Just came across your video. Hi from New Hampshire, USA. Enjoyed your video, it sparked ideas for some new to me ways of making quilt backs. I too follow Karen Brown and am considering making after quilts.
I browse the clearance section at department stores or go to the discount stores like TJ Maxx and pick up flannel sheets on sale. Just have to pick through them to get patterns you like as sometimes the sale ones are the unattractive designs. If I am using quilting fabric, I usually have a strip of something left over from my quilt in the middle of the backing to get the width I need.
My great aunt Leona, who taught me to quilt, always backed her quilts with flannel sheets (which is similar to your duvet idea I think)…and I love a quilt with a soft flannel back (as does my whole family…there was a lot of shocked grumbling in the family the first time I backed a quilt with something OTHER than flannel)
This just showed up in my feed and the timing was perfect! I have to put a back on a table runner and am short 11". I was contemplating a very complicated solution!
Just to add a thought: When you are adding strips to the backing and plan to long=arm, or in my case mid-arm, the quilt, make your life easier and dramatically offset the piecing so the design of the back looks intentional -- as opposed to trying to center the strip(s) and having it not quite centered.
I've only been quilting two months, and while waiting for my tools and fabrics to arrive, I visited charity shops for duvet covers and sheets. Used one duvet cover for sashing, backing and edging (forgot what you call it 🤦)on my first big quilt. I also use sheets instead of batting as i dont want the quilts to be heavy. I also bought brand new duvet sets that were in the sale section, as it worked put cheaper than buying fabric by the yard. I used a soft baby blanket to back my first baby quilt. My big problem is getting my backing to fit when quilting it with just straight lines in the ditch. Happened to my first quilt and had to fit a piece in but looks ok. I've tried twice today to sew one line and by the time I get to the end, the backing no longer fits and too short, which means if i continue quilting in the same manner, the whole back will be too short by at least 2 inches. I can't figure out how to rectify the problem. The backing is longer as it should be at this stage, and its all pinned in place. Any ideas please 🤞💞
Okay - so without actually seeing it I would say a couple of things: 1) have you basted the backing on sufficiently? With pins or spray baste or some other method? This helps it to not shift as much. 2) standard advice is usually to have your backing at least 2” bigger all the way around than your quilt top (some folk would say 4” especially if it is going to a long armer) as things do shift and shrink a bit during quilting - the stitches for example are taking up space and pulling the fabric into them sort of…probably not the best way to explain but basically you should expect the whole thing to get slightly smaller with quilting. So I am wondering if your backing is exactly the same size as your quilt top or is it bigger? 3) and lastly if you are already part way through a project can you salvage it by trimming it all down or adding an extra piece of fabric to the area that doesn’t have backing currently? I think maybe you said that is what you have done previously so forgive me if that bits not helpful!
I’ve mainly used sheets for a plain backing, I like your idea of using a duvet cover. I’ve just used a fleece blanket for the first time to back a quilt, I’d be interested to know how you would bind it - I managed to fold the fleece round as binding.
I’ve done both - once folding the fleece over and all the other times I just used regular quilt binding - for me that looks better and is easier to do (for me!).
I hate this part of quilting unless you buy a the backing width fabrics. Because I have so much scrap fabrics and I like to use what I have…so I have used many of the methods you mentioned except the fleece. I don’t like the fleece mixing with my cotton. I have used flat sheet as well.
Hi - it isn’t a proper pattern - I took a sailboat block pattern and expanded it into a full quilt. The link to the block I used and how I expanded it is in this post: scrapfabriclove.com/easy-sailboat-quilt/
Backs are a problem but also an opportunity, as you point out. Piecing it lets you off the hook and lets you explore improv quilting techniques. Let's give quilters permission to break the rules.
I have been using panels on the back of many of my quilts especially kid quilts.... I had collected them over 15 years and decided they really had to get out of the stash .... I often add orphan blocks along with the panels. I am careful to have all pieced blocks in the center of the quilt as I think having wide length of fabric on this edges is better for the longevity of the quilt.
I was gifted a huge amount of fabric a couple of years ago . In it were several queen and king sized flat sheets. I am using them for backing, and using the trim off for binding. I cut it into 2.5 inch strips, put it in a drawer full of thar size strips. A neighbor gave me several pairs of sheets she no longer wanted, most 400 thread count and higher, and I've used them too. Those high thread counts make wonderful backings and feel luxurious. Some I'd the fitted sheets were well worn, so I cut them into squares for foundation piecing strings and crumbs. I'm really enjoying your channel. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
Thank you for the very informative and great ideas on how to back a quilt. I have about 6 tops; but with no idea how to do the backing. Thank you again for all the information
I recently bought a good polka dot sheet for a large bed! Food and gas costs have taken away my fun money. Looking at thrift shops; but I have lots of stash fortunately.
I usually end up piecing a strip of blocks between two other fabrics for the back, but I will try the improv technique, next time...I love the back of your denim quilt!
Most recent quilts for the grandkids has backs made of large chunks of "other" cloth completely different from the pieced ones on the front. Arranged as center rectangle with various width frames around it, till big enough. Turned out great. "Free" cloth is warmer right? )))) Let people know you quilt, and cloth arrives at your door. ))))
If you're in the UK, LaRedoute do lovely patterned Flat Sheets up to King Size over 290cm and you can pick them up at that size for just over £25 or so in the sale. The cotton quality is good. Also Zara Home (but much more expensive) These are the only places I have found patterned flat sheets of decent quality. There are plain flat sheets galore you can buy, but I have no idea why patterned flat sheets are so hard to find in the UK. The Duvet cover is a great idea too, I don't know why I hadn't thought of it, I feel so duh!🤦🏿♀️
When you use fleece do you still add batting in between top and fleece? Thank you. Edit: never mind, I’m watching your other video on backing with fleece. 😊
I watched this video when it came out and was determined to use some of these methods. I've really taken a liking to piecing the backs to use up the scraps from the top in a totally different, and scrappy, way. Thanks for the great ideas and inspiration!
I really enjoyed your video! I used sheets, especially flannel ones a lot, when I was a new quilter, so easy! Now that I’m in senior housing, I am determined to use up my stash, which takes up a lot of space! I just finished pin-basting a batch of six simple baby quilts that will go to our local women’s and children’s shelter. I’putting them together like pot holders like this: Put the backing and top together facing each other, add a batting and stitch around the edge, leaving an unstitched spot to turn right side out. Round the corners a bit if you can for easier turning. Finish the outside edge, topstitching around the edge will strengthen it. Then “quilt as desired”! Sorry this message is so long!
Loved the Scottish Quilt show. Are u a Scot? Curious cuz u sound American. Subscribed to yr channel. Hope to see more. Maybe u could do some traveling around the country to some of the other quilters in Scotland. Would really be interested in that starting in the Highlands. Will be watching. Thanks. I am a Scot born in usa but scot at heart.👍🥰
Hi! Thanks for subscribing. I am Canadian but my Mum was Scottish and I have been living in Edinburgh Scotland for the last 20+ years. My accent isn’t shifting 😂! Afraid I don’t have the budget or the time for the travelling show you suggested but that does sound cool! I’ve got two little ones so lots of travelling isn’t on the cards!
Hi, thanks for the video on 9 ways to back your quilt. You gave me a few new ideas. I bought a panel of a moose and want to use it for the back along with some piecing forest trees, water & sky. I am basically making an intricate quilt top for my backing and now I am thinking this could be a beautiful and time consuming top quilt. So now I am searching for examples and designs for a quilt back and found your video. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you again
@@ScrapFabricLove thanks for your quick reply. Yes, I am looking for ideas for a backing design by using my moose panel. This is my 2nd quilt. I wanted a simple but pretty quilt back so I could display both sides of my quilt on our bed. I just feel like I am putting so much effort into the backing and that it should be a quilt top on its own. I’m sure you can relate. I want a nice backing; I don’t want a scrappy back. Although scrappy can be beautiful also. I hope you understand me! I am so new to quilting and designing. Thanks again
@cyndidaves5313 maybe a flannel sheet would be a nice cozy backing for a moose themed quilt? That was the first thing that came to mind. You might be able to find a nice one secondhand somewhere?
Using a fat quarter surrounded by strips and bits looks like a fun backing idea. I often use leftover scraps from the front. Love it when there's a surprise or party on the back! 💜
Gosh enjoying your vid, but could not take my eyes off the windows behind you. Would be suicide in the country I have to life in to have windows free of bars lol
Hi Kristen, My husband and I were given a beautiful king size ivory Maltese coverlet. I want to use it on our bed. We do not use a top sheets when we make our bed, we just use a blanket as a top sheet. I thought about backing, or paying to have it backed, the coverlet so it won’t be scratchy to the skin. I have watched several videos and really liked yours the best, thank you! Because the fabric has the design or the stitching directly on it, how would you sew on a back? I don’t have “ditches” to stitch in. I don’t currently own a sewing machine, so I can buy one, or sew by hand, and I’ve only ever made one quilt with my stepmom when I was in high school. I’m concerned that stitching on a back would take away from the beautiful stitch work on the front. I loved your idea of going to a thrift store and buying a duvet cover to use as a backing. Do you have any suggestions about how to stitch on the backing without taking away from the beautiful stitch work on the front? I wish I could attach a picture of the coverlet to show you. Thank you, Marisa
Okay here are my thoughts: 1) take one side of a duvet cover or a top sheet and sew it right sides together with the coverlet leaving a turning gap. Turn it right side out and stitch closed the opening. 2) to secure the now attached but floppy back you could ‘tack’ sew every hand width or so with monofilament thread (invisible thread) or white thread. Just a couple stitches in one place - similar to tying a quilt but without the little tails. Now I don’t know what the edge of the coverlet is like so maybe that would make this a no go somehow but the other option would be to still do the tack stitching but rather than sewing right sides together and turning right side out you could use quilt binding to bind it together wrong sides together as you would with a regular quilt- but minus the batting. If you were going to do this I would tack/tie the top together first and bind second. Hope that makes sense!
❤ I love your ideas, thank you! The quilt has scalloped edges. I understood all of it except the last sentence. What does it mean to tack/tie the top first and bind second?
@MarisaDavid-x5r so I was saying that along with joining the backing at the edge (either way) you would need to do something so the back isn’t flopping around. One solution is to tack or tie it. If you look up how to tie a quilt you will see the general concept but as you don’t want to see it I suggested tacking instead which is like stitching 3 or 4 stitches in one place with the white or monofilament thread and then burying your knot instead of having ties that you can see. Hope that makes more sense! I just meant you would do that step first if you are going to use binding and second if you are going to do the attachment method without binding.
Wonderful, that makes perfect sense! Is there a way that I can send you a photo of what it looks like when I’m done? Keep in mind it may be a long while, but I would love to send you a photo! Can you attach photos on TH-cam? I’m new to this. It’s worth repeating, I watched many videos on backing quilts, and yours was the best!❤
@MarisaDavid-x5r thanks so much - glad you liked the video! You can email me a photo hello@scrapfabriclove.com or share a photo with me on instagram @scrapfabriclove. Unfortunately there isn’t a way for viewers to share photos on TH-cam.
Great video :) Your examples looked amazing. I already did the "enlage your back with scrapstrips" since I had the perfect backing which just wasn't big enough. I used a duvet cover on my last quilt and I also made an improv/ orphan blocks/ scrap-backing. But I also made backing from yardage. For quilts you are not going to snuggle with like wall hangings or tree skirts I use really cheap fabric which does not need to be 100% cotton. Love using what I have :)
I just saw this video, it is exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks for another great teaching video. ❤❤ I enjoy watching Karen Brown as well. Also, I got a couple of ideas from your photos for free motion quilting on my domestic.😊
I use thrifted cotton sheets, duvet covers and flannels. Will investigate the fleece idea. I have used flannel sheets as middle layer too for lighter quilt and worked a treat. I much prefer to make do with majority of quilts, men’s cotton shirts etc. otherwise would be a very costly hobby. I am much more chuffed with a good result that didn’t break the bank😊
What is your favorite way to back a quilt?
I just stared makeing square with old pics just having fun I make small bags water bottle holder dog cost and beds for dog .using up old pics thanks penny
Do you add batting when you use fleece. I’m new LOVE your channel and quilts
@mariannegarascia3730 thanks! Yes I use batting even with fleece but there are loads of folk who wouldn’t. I have another video about fleece backing where I talk about this.
I think using batting in a fleece-backed quilt might depend on where the owner/recipient lives. The colder the climate, the more cozy the quilt should be.
This is really helpful for those of us who are newer quilters!!! I love your videos!
Thanks so much! So glad it was helpful!
Wow have to add how much I love the sailboat quilt!! Stunning!!
Aw thanks! I don’t have a video on that one but there is a blog post - super easy! scrapfabriclove.com/easy-sailboat-quilt/
Appreciate you sharing all the different ways to construct a back. I was going to choose a solid color backing for my latest quilt but now I’m going to use leftover material.
Glad it helped!
I made 2 memory quilts from men's dress shirts and used the back of the dress shirts for the backing. I cut 16" blocks for one and 18" blocks for the other. I staggered the shirts in each vertical row so I did not have to line up the seams across the width. On one of them I made a heart from the shirts & put it on the back and surprised the lady. Very cost effective!!
I love that!
Love all these ideas, where I live I really don’t have many options for fabric so I really like the idea of using the scraps to stretch what we already have on hand. Thanks for the great video.
So glad it was useful!
Thank you, Kristen, for these inspiring ideas. I've also used vintage tablecloths for backing - especially beautiful if slightly faded. I don't cut them up unless they are damaged, then I'll just use the best parts. They do get hand quilted though, which some people may not approve of because then they won't be good as tablecloths again. I also love the American Amish quilt backs that are pieced bars.
Those sound like lovely quilt backs!
Thank you for this ever-so-informative video! I am finishing a throw for my sofa, and have found myself in a lot of confusion over pricing the back large enough for the front. You have led me out of the fog!!
Oh good glad it helped!
Great video, Kristen. Thanks for the duvet cover suggestion. These ideas got me so excited! I just cut out some QAYG blocks for the backing of my current quilt last night. Actually, it was about midnight...sometimes I just can't make myself stop. :)
Fab! Love me a bit of midnight sewing! 😂. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Love your ideas!
Thanks so much!
Just came across your video. Hi from New Hampshire, USA. Enjoyed your video, it sparked ideas for some new to me ways of making quilt backs. I too follow Karen Brown and am considering making after quilts.
So glad it sparked something for you!
Thank you enjoyed this!!
Thanks! So glad you liked it!
I browse the clearance section at department stores or go to the discount stores like TJ Maxx and pick up flannel sheets on sale. Just have to pick through them to get patterns you like as sometimes the sale ones are the unattractive designs. If I am using quilting fabric, I usually have a strip of something left over from my quilt in the middle of the backing to get the width I need.
We have that shop too - It’s called TK Max randomly here but basically the same thing!
My great aunt Leona, who taught me to quilt, always backed her quilts with flannel sheets (which is similar to your duvet idea I think)…and I love a quilt with a soft flannel back (as does my whole family…there was a lot of shocked grumbling in the family the first time I backed a quilt with something OTHER than flannel)
That’s fab! Flannel and fleece does make them much cosier!!
I discovered that skipping the batting and using fleece as a backing creates a great light but cozy quilt.
This just showed up in my feed and the timing was perfect! I have to put a back on a table runner and am short 11". I was contemplating a very complicated solution!
Glad you found it at the right time! Good luck with your project!
You’ve got great ideas! I like the duvet cover one.
Thanks so much!
Just to add a thought: When you are adding strips to the backing and plan to long=arm, or in my case mid-arm, the quilt, make your life easier and dramatically offset the piecing so the design of the back looks intentional -- as opposed to trying to center the strip(s) and having it not quite centered.
Good tip! I’ve never had a quilt long armed but I’ve heard you have to be more accurate with your backing!
Brilliant!
I've only been quilting two months, and while waiting for my tools and fabrics to arrive, I visited charity shops for duvet covers and sheets. Used one duvet cover for sashing, backing and edging (forgot what you call it 🤦)on my first big quilt. I also use sheets instead of batting as i dont want the quilts to be heavy. I also bought brand new duvet sets that were in the sale section, as it worked put cheaper than buying fabric by the yard. I used a soft baby blanket to back my first baby quilt. My big problem is getting my backing to fit when quilting it with just straight lines in the ditch. Happened to my first quilt and had to fit a piece in but looks ok. I've tried twice today to sew one line and by the time I get to the end, the backing no longer fits and too short, which means if i continue quilting in the same manner, the whole back will be too short by at least 2 inches. I can't figure out how to rectify the problem. The backing is longer as it should be at this stage, and its all pinned in place. Any ideas please 🤞💞
Okay - so without actually seeing it I would say a couple of things: 1) have you basted the backing on sufficiently? With pins or spray baste or some other method? This helps it to not shift as much. 2) standard advice is usually to have your backing at least 2” bigger all the way around than your quilt top (some folk would say 4” especially if it is going to a long armer) as things do shift and shrink a bit during quilting - the stitches for example are taking up space and pulling the fabric into them sort of…probably not the best way to explain but basically you should expect the whole thing to get slightly smaller with quilting. So I am wondering if your backing is exactly the same size as your quilt top or is it bigger? 3) and lastly if you are already part way through a project can you salvage it by trimming it all down or adding an extra piece of fabric to the area that doesn’t have backing currently? I think maybe you said that is what you have done previously so forgive me if that bits not helpful!
I’ve mainly used sheets for a plain backing, I like your idea of using a duvet cover. I’ve just used a fleece blanket for the first time to back a quilt, I’d be interested to know how you would bind it - I managed to fold the fleece round as binding.
I’ve done both - once folding the fleece over and all the other times I just used regular quilt binding - for me that looks better and is easier to do (for me!).
If you use a fleece blanket do you need batting too ?
It’s personal preference really. I still use batting because I like thicker warmer quilts but some folk would leave it out. Up to you!
Hi I’ve used vintage tablecloths as backing & they’ve turned out lovey
Awesome!
Wow all ideas are very nice. I've thought about doing all those just never done it. Now I am.
Fab! So glad you liked them - have fun trying your favourites!
Love your channel, do you quilt your quilts yourself or are they long arm quilted
Thanks so much! I quilt them myself. I have a Bernina 770. Pipe dreams of a long arm one day when I win the lottery 😉!
Thanks!
Thanks so much! 💕💕
I hate this part of quilting unless you buy a the backing width fabrics. Because I have so much scrap fabrics and I like to use what I have…so I have used many of the methods you mentioned except the fleece. I don’t like the fleece mixing with my cotton. I have used flat sheet as well.
Some of those wide backing fabrics are gorgeous - I just can’t afford them 😂. Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
Yes we have duvet covers in the US.
I've been concerned that it's somehow "wrong" to piece the backing. Happy to know it's just another surface for expression.
Oh totally another place to do your own thing! No rules!
Thank you for these backing ideas.
Where can I buy your “Sailboat “ pattern?
Thank you
Debra G
Hi - it isn’t a proper pattern - I took a sailboat block pattern and expanded it into a full quilt. The link to the block I used and how I expanded it is in this post: scrapfabriclove.com/easy-sailboat-quilt/
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Made a back
Then I liked it too much
So I made it another quilt
Then need a back for both
Kitty
😂
Backs are a problem but also an opportunity, as you point out. Piecing it lets you off the hook and lets you explore improv quilting techniques. Let's give quilters permission to break the rules.
Absolutely! I’m all for rule breaking!
I agree-I end up liking the improv back even more because I relaxed enough to let my artsy improv spirit out to play and upcycle 💕💕
Yes!
I have been using panels on the back of many of my quilts especially kid quilts.... I had collected them over 15 years and decided they really had to get out of the stash .... I often add orphan blocks along with the panels. I am careful to have all pieced blocks in the center of the quilt as I think having wide length of fabric on this edges is better for the longevity of the quilt.
That’s a great idea!
I was gifted a huge amount of fabric a couple of years ago . In it were several queen and king sized flat sheets. I am using them for backing, and using the trim off for binding. I cut it into 2.5 inch strips, put it in a drawer full of thar size strips. A neighbor gave me several pairs of sheets she no longer wanted, most 400 thread count and higher, and I've used them too. Those high thread counts make wonderful backings and feel luxurious. Some I'd the fitted sheets were well worn, so I cut them into squares for foundation piecing strings and crumbs. I'm really enjoying your channel. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
That all sounds fab! Love that you use the leftovers for your binding that’s brilliant!
Thank you for the very informative and great ideas on how to back a quilt. I have about 6 tops; but with no idea how to do the backing. Thank you again for all the information
So glad it was useful for you! Good luck with all your quilts!!
All good solid ideas. Sometimes we forget to be creative and/or to "make do." Thank you for the video 😊👍💕
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!
I recently bought a good polka dot sheet for a large bed! Food and gas costs have taken away my fun money. Looking at thrift shops; but I have lots of stash fortunately.
Polka dot would make a nice backing! See you knew there was a reason you were keeping all that fabric! To tide you over in times like this!
I love your ideas, especially the one where you started with a fat quarter and built the backing log cabin style. Cheers from down unda!
Thanks so much! That’s one of my favourites too!
I usually end up piecing a strip of blocks between two other fabrics for the back, but I will try the improv technique, next time...I love the back of your denim quilt!
Thanks so much! Have fun with your version!
Another fun video and interesting chat! I hope you have an amazing week ahead. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks! Hope you have a great week too!
Most recent quilts for the grandkids has backs made of large chunks of "other" cloth completely different from the pieced ones on the front. Arranged as center rectangle with various width frames around it, till big enough. Turned out great. "Free" cloth is warmer right? )))) Let people know you quilt, and cloth arrives at your door. ))))
Sounds fab!
If you're in the UK, LaRedoute do lovely patterned Flat Sheets up to King Size over 290cm and you can pick them up at that size for just over £25 or so in the sale. The cotton quality is good. Also Zara Home (but much more expensive) These are the only places I have found patterned flat sheets of decent quality. There are plain flat sheets galore you can buy, but I have no idea why patterned flat sheets are so hard to find in the UK. The Duvet cover is a great idea too, I don't know why I hadn't thought of it, I feel so duh!🤦🏿♀️
Thanks for the tip!! I like the duvet covers cause it feels like I’m getting two for one 😂!
When you use fleece do you still add batting in between top and fleece? Thank you. Edit: never mind, I’m watching your other video on backing with fleece. 😊
Glad you found it!
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I watched this video when it came out and was determined to use some of these methods. I've really taken a liking to piecing the backs to use up the scraps from the top in a totally different, and scrappy, way. Thanks for the great ideas and inspiration!
Glad it was useful for you! I love a scrappy back too!
I go to thrift shops and try to find king size top sheets.Most people never use the top sheet of the set.
Great tip!
I love the one with the picked strips on grey back. It would be a lovely front for a quilt.
Thanks!
I buy sheeting fabric and use that. It's 2.4m wide (so about 95") and relatively inexpensive for a backing (in South Africa).
Good idea!
I really enjoyed your video! I used sheets, especially flannel ones a lot, when I was a new quilter, so easy! Now that I’m in senior housing, I am determined to use up my stash, which takes up a lot of space!
I just finished pin-basting a batch of six simple baby quilts that will go to our local women’s and children’s shelter. I’putting them together like pot holders like this:
Put the backing and top together facing each other, add a batting and stitch around the edge, leaving an unstitched spot to turn right side out. Round the corners a bit if you can for easier turning. Finish the outside edge, topstitching around the edge will strengthen it. Then “quilt as desired”!
Sorry this message is so long!
Cool! I’ve never tried it like that but sounds like a good idea!
Loved the Scottish Quilt show. Are u a Scot? Curious cuz u sound American. Subscribed to yr channel. Hope to see more. Maybe u could do some traveling around the country to some of the other quilters in Scotland. Would really be interested in that starting in the Highlands. Will be watching. Thanks. I am a Scot born in usa but scot at heart.👍🥰
Hi! Thanks for subscribing. I am Canadian but my Mum was Scottish and I have been living in Edinburgh Scotland for the last 20+ years. My accent isn’t shifting 😂! Afraid I don’t have the budget or the time for the travelling show you suggested but that does sound cool! I’ve got two little ones so lots of travelling isn’t on the cards!
I use big bed sheets
Are these quilted on a Longarm machine?
No they were done on a domestic.
Hi, thanks for the video on 9 ways to back your quilt. You gave me a few new ideas. I bought a panel of a moose and want to use it for the back along with some piecing forest trees, water & sky. I am basically making an intricate quilt top for my backing and now I am thinking this could be a beautiful and time consuming top quilt. So now I am searching for examples and designs for a quilt back and found your video. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you again
Hi! Sometimes the pieced backs definitely end up looking like quilt tops! Are you looking for ideas for backing the panel quilt top?
@@ScrapFabricLove thanks for your quick reply. Yes, I am looking for ideas for a backing design by using my moose panel. This is my 2nd quilt. I wanted a simple but pretty quilt back so I could display both sides of my quilt on our bed. I just feel like I am putting so much effort into the backing and that it should be a quilt top on its own. I’m sure you can relate. I want a nice backing; I don’t want a scrappy back. Although scrappy can be beautiful also. I hope you understand me! I am so new to quilting and designing. Thanks again
@cyndidaves5313 maybe a flannel sheet would be a nice cozy backing for a moose themed quilt? That was the first thing that came to mind. You might be able to find a nice one secondhand somewhere?
Using a fat quarter surrounded by strips and bits looks like a fun backing idea. I often use leftover scraps from the front. Love it when there's a surprise or party on the back! 💜
Gosh enjoying your vid, but could not take my eyes off the windows behind you. Would be suicide in the country I have to life in to have windows free of bars lol
So sorry it feels so dangerous where you are!
@@ScrapFabricLove its OK, I do remember the way it was. I hang onto that. xxx
Hugs!
Hi Kristen,
My husband and I were given a beautiful king size ivory Maltese coverlet. I want to use it on our bed. We do not use a top sheets when we make our bed, we just use a blanket as a top sheet. I thought about backing, or paying to have it backed, the coverlet so it won’t be scratchy to the skin. I have watched several videos and really liked yours the best, thank you! Because the fabric has the design or the stitching directly on it, how would you sew on a back? I don’t have “ditches” to stitch in. I don’t currently own a sewing machine, so I can buy one, or sew by hand, and I’ve only ever made one quilt with my stepmom when I was in high school. I’m concerned that stitching on a back would take away from the beautiful stitch work on the front. I loved your idea of going to a thrift store and buying a duvet cover to use as a backing. Do you have any suggestions about how to stitch on the backing without taking away from the beautiful stitch work on the front? I wish I could attach a picture of the coverlet to show you.
Thank you, Marisa
Okay here are my thoughts:
1) take one side of a duvet cover or a top sheet and sew it right sides together with the coverlet leaving a turning gap. Turn it right side out and stitch closed the opening.
2) to secure the now attached but floppy back you could ‘tack’ sew every hand width or so with monofilament thread (invisible thread) or white thread. Just a couple stitches in one place - similar to tying a quilt but without the little tails.
Now I don’t know what the edge of the coverlet is like so maybe that would make this a no go somehow but the other option would be to still do the tack stitching but rather than sewing right sides together and turning right side out you could use quilt binding to bind it together wrong sides together as you would with a regular quilt- but minus the batting. If you were going to do this I would tack/tie the top together first and bind second.
Hope that makes sense!
❤ I love your ideas, thank you! The quilt has scalloped edges. I understood all of it except the last sentence. What does it mean to tack/tie the top first and bind second?
@MarisaDavid-x5r so I was saying that along with joining the backing at the edge (either way) you would need to do something so the back isn’t flopping around. One solution is to tack or tie it. If you look up how to tie a quilt you will see the general concept but as you don’t want to see it I suggested tacking instead which is like stitching 3 or 4 stitches in one place with the white or monofilament thread and then burying your knot instead of having ties that you can see. Hope that makes more sense! I just meant you would do that step first if you are going to use binding and second if you are going to do the attachment method without binding.
Wonderful, that makes perfect sense! Is there a way that I can send you a photo of what it looks like when I’m done? Keep in mind it may be a long while, but I would love to send you a photo! Can you attach photos on TH-cam? I’m new to this.
It’s worth repeating, I watched many videos on backing quilts, and yours was the best!❤
@MarisaDavid-x5r thanks so much - glad you liked the video! You can email me a photo hello@scrapfabriclove.com or share a photo with me on instagram @scrapfabriclove. Unfortunately there isn’t a way for viewers to share photos on TH-cam.
Great video :) Your examples looked amazing.
I already did the "enlage your back with scrapstrips" since I had the perfect backing which just wasn't big enough. I used a duvet cover on my last quilt and I also made an improv/ orphan blocks/ scrap-backing. But I also made backing from yardage. For quilts you are not going to snuggle with like wall hangings or tree skirts I use really cheap fabric which does not need to be 100% cotton. Love using what I have :)
Glad you liked it! I have done the same with wall hangings too! No one’s looking so makes sense!
I just saw this video, it is exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks for another great teaching video. ❤❤ I enjoy watching Karen Brown as well. Also, I got a couple of ideas from your photos for free motion quilting on my domestic.😊
So glad it was useful for you! Thanks for watching!
I use thrifted cotton sheets, duvet covers and flannels. Will investigate the fleece idea. I have used flannel sheets as middle layer too for lighter quilt and worked a treat. I much prefer to make do with majority of quilts, men’s cotton shirts etc. otherwise would be a very costly hobby. I am much more chuffed with a good result that didn’t break the bank😊
Definitely! Love that attitude!
Thank you
I love how you showed examples of each technique - lovely quilts!
Thanks!
I love a piece backing
Me too!