Tuesday, June 4, 2013

A Scrappy Quilt Backing


A few weeks ago, I had started randomly pulling scraps from my stash and improv piecing them together.  I didn't really like where it was going but it was large enough that I decided to add a few more strips and save it to use to back a future quilt.  About a week later I finished a quilt top that matched the size of the backing and decided it would make a good pairing.  (I'll share the quilt top soon - it is part of tutorial.)  Ironically, after quilting, I like tthis improv stripe-y thing so much better - now I'm thinking maybe I WILL make a quilt top like this!







43 comments:

  1. Heidi StaplesJune 4, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Love it, Beth!

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  2. Heidi StaplesJune 4, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Love it, Beth!

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  3. Gertie PyeJune 4, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    This is such a fun quilt! Lovely & summery. The straight line quilting really works x

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  4. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresJune 4, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Isn't it great to pull for stash to make backings! Nice job...love the quilting!

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  5. BethJune 4, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Amazing! I think you have some great scraps!

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  6. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾June 4, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    What a great way to use up leftover strips!

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  7. NicoleJune 4, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Some of my very favorite quilts are those made from scraps! Looks fantastic and am looking forward to seeing the front of this soon!

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  8. Laura C @ littleandlotsJune 4, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Not sure that I need to see a front! I love it already. The quilting looks divine.

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  9. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    If that is the quilt backing I can't wait to see the front. Lovely !!!

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  10. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideJune 4, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Absolutely! I love the improv-y look you've achieved with this quilt, and the quilting just ties it all together perfectly! Can't wait to see the front.

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  11. JenetaJune 4, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful Beth! Love, love, love it.

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  12. JulieJune 5, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    I love it - so colorful!

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  13. janJune 5, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    I love using scraps! Yours looks beautiful!

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  14. LisaJune 5, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Oh super duper smart idea. I am liking where this is going...now I have to go take an inventory of my scraps!!!

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  15. CJJune 5, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    Great idea, you have some beautiful fabric in there. Unfortunately I don't have that many scraps yet, but I'm working on it...

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  16. VickiJune 5, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    Love the scrappiness....but love the quilting most of all!

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  17. AliJune 5, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    Love the scrappy back - the front is gonna have to be good!

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  18. AnnabellaJune 5, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    It's beautiful - love the scrappy improv. strips and the quilting is perfect for it :)

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  19. ValerieJune 5, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    I love this! There is something about all that scrappy goodness that just seems so right together-makes me smile!

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  20. KarenJune 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    It looks great! A perfect idea for all those scraps :-)

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  21. Lisa CJune 5, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    I've been quilting two years this month and to be honest I had a hard time getting used to the pieced backings. However, now that I see not only the beauty of using leftovers but all of the opportunities, I am a huge fan. Great job!

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  22. KellyJune 5, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    It is gorgeous and isn't it sods law that you like it after quilting!

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  23. Canadian AbroadJune 5, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    The quilting unifies it in a wonderful way. And you always pull fabrics that work well together.

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  24. Celtic ThistleJune 5, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Great work Beth

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  25. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsJune 5, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    it looks fantastic! scrappy = wonderful :)

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  26. SvetlanaJune 5, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    just beautiful, you're so good with improv.

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  27. Reb ThackJune 5, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    It would make a fantastic quilt top. I adore it!

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  28. Tessa @ TheSewingChickJune 5, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    It sure would make a pretty quilt, too! I love it!

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  29. heart of charnwoodJune 6, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    Sometimes like you say, you can't tell how good it is until the quilting is done and then you love it, this looks lovely :o)

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  30. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJune 6, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    It DOES look great - too good to be banished to the back of a quilt surely.

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  31. Paula@TheSassyQuilterJune 6, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I didn't know what I liked better, the front or the back! Awesome.

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  32. MelissaJune 6, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    It looks like a quilt top to me! Can't wait to see the other side!

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  33. Anna and SarahJune 6, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    What a fun scrap quilt!

    We just followed your blog. We would appreciate it if you followed us back!

    Thanks
    Anna and Sarah
    quackadoodlequilt.blogspot.com

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  34. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationJune 7, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Beth, I love both the front and the back of this quilt! And the texture added by the quilting is just fantastic.

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  35. TuridJune 7, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Looks like a quilt top to me too, and a really beautiful one. Just love it, and I can't imagine what the top og this back must be.

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  36. MajaJune 7, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!
    This quilt is for real!!!!
    I just LOVE it!!!!
    Maja

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  37. Kris from Duke Says Sew WhatJune 8, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Yep..it's super cute !!

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  38. Kris from Duke Says Sew WhatJune 8, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Thought I was following, that must be IG....I am now!

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  39. MicheleJune 8, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Wonderful idea and it looks great. I love pieced backings but I haven't done one with scraps yet. That should definitely go on my Must Do list.

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  40. nicoleJune 8, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    So pretty and scrappy! Love the riot of colour!

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  41. JenniffierJune 8, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Great fabrics!

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  42. Kristy @ Quiet PlayJune 9, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    I really struggle with doing improv myself so am a great admirer when someone else does it and does it so well! Looks great Beth!

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  43. AnonymousJune 10, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    That's a great idea! It's a great way to make a reversible quilt!

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