Pieced quilt backs

Modern quilt patterns and tutorials from Michelle Cain of From Bolt to Beauty

Quilt backing Ideas - The Little Mushroom Cap

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'...

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.

Scrappy Quilt Backing

A show of hands, please: Who among you loves a good pieced back? Me, too! Sometimes you will find me using a wideback (remember these ladybugs?), but it’s a rare occurrence, because for me, a pieced back is an opportunity to use up some fabric—fat quarters or yardage—that might otherwise linger in my stash. My tried-and-true approach to piecing a backing is this: I take a cut of fabric that is the length required by the project, I cut it lengthwise, and then I fill in that space with enough…

There’s a fun event going on right now on Instagram that I wanted to tell you blog readers about. Andrea, of 3rd Story Workshop, is hosting a quilt back party, which turns the spotlight on the works of art on the back of our quilts. If you have an Instagram account, you can still get in on the action and be entered to win some cool prizes by posting some backs of your own. Even if you aren’t on Instagram, you can view what others are posting through a web browser. Just click here! So far…

What is quilt backing? Designing quilt backs is a creative opportunity not to miss. Try creating an individual, modern design for your next quilt back.

In today’s post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about piecing your quilt backing. We’ll go over how to piece your backing step by step, how to determine how much fabric you need, and alternative options for when you don’t want to piece your back. After you’ve learned how to piece your quilt backing,...

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