Quilt backing patterns

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

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.

Save this chart for your next quilt! This quilt backing chart will help you know exactly how many yards of fabric you'll need and how to layout your backing in the most efficient way.

Here are some ideas for piecing your quilt backing. #quilt #quilter #quilting #quiltfabric #quiltbacking #quilttutorial #quilttips #scrapdash

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.

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

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'...

Today I'm sharing how to select quilt backing fabric. Plus, you will learn how to shop successfully in fabric stores and keep your purchase budget friendly. The best quilt is a finished quilt, we can do this! #quiltingforbeginners #quiltfabric #backingfabric #quilts #quiltersofinstagram

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.

A quilt backing is usually one of the last things quilters think about when planning out a project. Rather the fabric, pattern and quilting motif or design comes first. ZJ Humbach explains why it is important to think about a quilt backing from the very beginning.

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

Continue reading for how to calculate your quilt backing and how you can use our FREE quilt backing calculator to avoid math all together!

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Backing fabric yardage how big is your quilt and what amount of fabric do you need for the quilt back?

Today I am going to attempt to help you figure out how to cut and buy the correct amount of fabric for the back of your quilt. This will be featured in the tool section as Backing Chart for quick reference in the future. This chart assumes your fabric is 42 inches wide. You will have to make adjustments if your fabric is a different width. This first section will feature five different options for piecing the backing depending on how big your quilt is for the optimal use of fabric. I did do…

Quilting In The BunkHouse: Pieced Quilt Backings

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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 have received many requests for a pattern for this quilt. You can make this quilt by using this patchwork quilt pattern found here. Between Amy Sinbaldi and Alisse Courter, I was in some kind of…