📌Creative (and easy!) Pieced Backing for a Quilt📌

#piecedbacking
Ever find yourself a little short of backing yardage? Just not quite enough?
Or have two, but don't love the look of one harsh connecting seam?
Enter the “zippered" pieced backing. It's a creative way to join two different backing fabrics that softens and blends the transition.
This method is so helpful when:
1) you don't have enough of any one fabric, and you can't find more so you hunt for any two in your stash 😉
2) you have 2 highly contrasting fabrics; this simple pieced solution softens the transition
In my case, the quilt this backing is for, was made in the 90s, and I could NOT find a good color match, so you'll get to see what I came up with on the live show.
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[@2BaDorcas]

Great idea! Usually piece my backing so have already used zipper idea...worked very well. Thanks so much for sharing!❤

[@gaynorstone4087]

Just made a zipper backing. Awesome tutorial. Thanks Susan

[@nancygiven6426]

Thank you for that lesson and I love your iron ❣️

[@juliehertel21]

Love the zipper idea - so practical! I wouldn't have thought of it without you. Thank you.

[@dianeduplissis4567]

Thanks for the video on this. I had made it way more complicated in my mind.😊

[@sandyrockwell2421]

love the zipper idea

[@nancyking8438]

Thankyou! I hadn’t seen this method of piecing a back together. Love it. I’ll be on your cruise next year. Can’t wait!

[@kathyhoyt9849]

Good morning Kathy from Florida

[@elainesmith5980]

I came in at the end of the "Live" episode. I am so glad for all your recordings, this one in particular. I prefer using 108" backing fabric because I do not like sewing large pieces of fabric together. However, I think I could learn to like it more, using the zippered backing method. Thank you for sharing. As always I learned something new from you.

[@monataylor2600]

I like the look of your zippered/staggered backing. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@toniaschmidt3377]

QQ I'm trying crazy eights on a baby quilt with my domestic using a Cutie frame. Not perfect but I'm rolling with it😊

[@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders]

What a cute backing that made! I think I will try this on some of my scrappy quilts. Thanks.❤

[@sebrinald7721]

I've made many quilt backs using one piece for the center and "frame" that piece using another complimentary fabric. I love your zippered idea. Will give it a try with my next project!

[@mariellebeguinel]

quelle générosité! un grand merci. J'ai hâte d’intégrer la prochaine masterclass en octobre. Des bises de France

[@kittyscottpdx]

Nice to see you sewing today; not just longarming. That said, love all your formats. Ordered my Laurastar today-I’ll get it Tuesday 😀. Ordered through my local machine store that has been wonderful to me and a great resource.

[@toniaschmidt3377]

Gm from Rochester Nh! I'm so excited I get to watch! Recently discovered your videos. Been eagerly waiting to see a live! You have inspired me to jump in and just do it! Can't wait to take your master class!

[@alishabiljon1823]

Thanks so much for this video just saw a quilt I want to make with the zipper❤

[@toniaschmidt3377]

Love the quilt behind you!❤

[@vickiebane7088]

Good morning from hamilton new zealand. It's foggy and cold perfect day for quilting

[@alishabiljon1823]

I got so excited to see Hamilton NZ my daughter lives there and I am in South Africa

[@jeane.2722]

Thank you, I will try this next time, I love it!!

[@lynnemccarthy-my5mi]

Thanks. Great idea for joining backing fabric.

[@cabindiana55]

Good morning Susan I’m from Indiana

[@toniaschmidt3377]

Beautiful! I love the fabric choices ❤

[@alechiaevans9117]

Cute quilt behind you. Love the bees.

[@BetMey1]

I have a quick question that I am hoping you can answer. You showed us how the one side of the backing was not even - how do you make sure that your quilt backing top and bottom are centered on your longarm poles when loading? I was taight that the backing had to be completely straight before loading or you would not find the same centers on your backing. Hope this question makes sense.

[@StitchedBySusan]

It makes sense completely. If you want some of my Live and Unscripted videos where I’m loading you’ll see this in action. My method is to have the front edge straight, and forgo the need for centering or even having the other 3 sides squared up. I do take steps to keep things straight and even, but it’s far easier to watch it than read it here😁

[@vickiebane7088]

Hamilton New Zeand, cold and foggy perfe ct day for quilting

[@ediefischer7701]

What type of sewing machine cabinet are you using? I have a second-hand one that is too small for my 790.

[@StitchedBySusan]

I just got a Horn lift one. I couldn’t tell you the model, but it does have the small fold up extension on the left.

[@jennifergoodman7182]

Missed the live I had my grandson this morning. If I have fabric I am not fond of look at the wrong side. It may come closer to looking better than the front side. I've done this several times. So far no one has noticed it. If they have they've not said anything about it.

[@StitchedBySusan]

I’ve done the same thing😁

[@joycehart569]

Please list the name of the iron brand. A great presentation.

[@StitchedBySusan]

It’s a Laurastar.

[@alechiaevans9117]

What rack do you have your thread spools on to the left of your machine?

[@StitchedBySusan]

I don’t know the brand. I got it from a fabric store that was closing.

[@TheSchellb]

What is the name/brand of your iron?

[@StitchedBySusan]

It's a Laurastar.

[@carmenbailey1560]

👍❤️🙂

[@nancyzeh5647]

It's a back so , it is forgiveable.

[@Sandramariadefaria]

Why is it called "zipper" backing? I am not a native speaker

[@StitchedBySusan]

I think because it looks a bit like a zipper, in how the two fabrics overlap and blend.

[@dianafromaustralia3244]

Do people not listen? Susan told us twice - it’s a LAURA STAR iron station!