Pieced quilt backing ideas

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'...

Scrappy Quilt Backing

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

Looking for simple quilt backing ideas that are both beautiful and easy to create? This collection features quilt back designs that are perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a quick yet stunning finish. Explore ideas from patchwork backs to pieced layouts that use minimal effort but deliver maximum visual impact. These simple quilt backings are perfect for showcasing your quilt's front while adding a personal touch to the back, ensuring your quilt is gorgeous from every angle.

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

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'...

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…

After all your hard work of making your gorgeous quilt top, make your quilt backing just as spectacular using one of these options

The only part of making a quilt that I do not enjoy is sewing the quilt back. I just hate calculating the dimensions, cutting the pieces and then sewing them together. There are many, many ways t…

One of the things that I forgot to tell you in the last blog entry is why I sew the strips in the backing on an angle to lengthen or widen the fabric to fit the quilt. There are two reasons I do it this way instead of perfectly straight across or vertically. The first reason is because if you do it my way you don't have to be so careful when layering the quilt to get it straight on the backing. With my method you can be off a little and it will never be seen but with adding a strip parallel…

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,...

Several times the question has come up about pieced backings. Can I? Should I? How do I? Starting with this post, I am going to...

Get creative with your quilt backing! Learn how to make a scrappy patchwork pieced quilt backing to take your quilt to the next level.

We often think of how our quilts will look in the front but not in the back. So, here are some quilt back ideas you can use for your next project.

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.

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.

I finally finished the baby quilt for Joyce's cancer event. I get such a rush sewing on the binding. I don't know if It's because I love h...

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…

A quilt back does not have to be boring. Sharing my 18 ideas for a pieced backing for quilts to make the design process a little easier.