A few years ago, Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville had mentioned that she often cuts scraps into 10 in squares or strips to use for backs. They are an easy size to piece, and then the math is easy to figure how many are needed. I have a box of those that I had cut, but I've never used them. I suppose I wanted them to match a little. They are mostly older very scrappy fabrics, I was not in love with anymore.
Working on Peter's log cabin quilt, I needed just a little bit more than the flannel back I had chosen, so I grabbed some blue ones and it was very easy to work them into a useable strip, and 8 of them would be long enough.
Christmas here we come....
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You look to have been busy.
ReplyDeleteI love having the binding made before it is needed. I just have to be careful not to put it somewhere too safe, lol
Helen
Love them!!! Mine are still in pieces - but your;s are so great!!
ReplyDeleteYou're making great progress on the mystery quilt. It will be interesting to see how Bonnie will use yellow and green along with the magenta/purple/neutral units.
ReplyDeleteYour units look great! I love the idea of saving scraps in 10" widths for backs. That's so clever.
ReplyDeleteyou are so well organised!
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time using scrap blocks on the back of quilts. But every once and a while I jump in with two feet and succeed in using up older fabric. Good luck getting this quilt finished.
ReplyDeleteI love using up pieces of fabric that I have had forever. I don't really have a stash. I buy what I need for each project. I know, I'm not the normal fabric shopper. LOL
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy sewing!
Great way to stretch the back.
ReplyDeleteYou got a lot done!
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