Question on piecing the backing

quiltwithmom · Post by **quiltwithmom** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:32 am

Has anyone ever pieced the back so that it is pieced in the center of the quilt across the back rather than up and down? I have made a lap quilt top and the fabric I want to use for the backing isn't long enough to cut and piece up and down. Top measures 52 x 74 and the fabric is 4 yards. If I cut it in half to two yards it won't be long enough to go the length.

Thanks
Kathy

kenderosa · Post by **kenderosa** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 2:09 am

I have pieced backing "width" size and have had no problems. The quilt looks fine. IMHO

Sue

sewbug · Post by **sewbug** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:20 am

Here is how I piece backing.
Use a sheet of paper to try it out. Put two pieces of fabric together right sides together. Sew up both sides. Cut open down ONE side lengthwise, (cut the fold line if folded one big piece fabric) open up. You will have two seams but not one through the center of the backing. This will work if you want the seams to be horizontal or vertical.

SFOQuilter · Post by **SFOQuilter** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:29 am

Me too. I piece it width wise and I am totally OK with it.

quiltwithmom · Post by **quiltwithmom** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 2:23 pm

THANK YOU for your input! WHEW I was afraid I'd have to buy more fabric.

sometimes thats a good thing, but I had the fabric I wanted to use for this. I'll give it a try.
kathy

gardenquilter · Post by **gardenquilter** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:27 am

i piece them however i have to to not have to buy extra fabric - sometimes i use the left overs from my quilt and piece together - it gives a pretty back and sometimes depending on how you do it a nice reversable quilt

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