How to Piece Fabric for the Back of Your Quilt

[@DeniseSouthwick]

Thanks for some great ideas for making the backing!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are so welcome!

[@beverlymusclow5691]

Thank you for showing every step. So many videos skip the initial folding and I was confused.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolgoff4317]

Another great video with great information. Thank ypu!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thank you Carol!

[@dyanstoutenburg9974]

Thank you for the book recommendation! I look forward to reading it.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@donnabowen7318]

Thank you very much for this video.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are welcome!

[@fernlamberson565]

This video was a wonderful refresher! I need to prepare some backs for three quilts. I like the organizing part too! I use graph paper all the time when I change up a pattern or design one I have seen in a photo. Good video!🌻🐛🌻🐛🌻

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thanks Fern!!! Things stay more organized if we can cleanup as we go!

[@joannefrancis7040]

Thank you so much for this video. You really helped me out. ❤❤❤

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are so welcome!

[@peggersf9709]

As always good information. Michelle I don’t remember if I told you, I came across an awesome book series by Ann Hazelwood. First in the series is The Basement Quilt. Totally enjoyed. I’ve started the 2nd - The Potting Shed Quilt. Have a great weekend

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Hi Peggers! I have read that series! I think you will like all of those books!!! I just started a new series and I am on book six. It is called the Ettie Smith Amish Mystery Series. I started reading this series with book five titled “Amish Quilt Shop Mystery”. They are fun easy reads! I decided to read more in the series even though only the one was about a quilt shop. They are free if you have an Amazons Kindle unlimited subscription.

[@peggersf9709]

@@thesimplequilter7499 that’s really good to know. I’ve got your recommendation on my list. Can’t wait to read them. I may have to look into a kindle

[@thesimplequilter7499]

@@peggersf9709 I use my iPad with a kindle app. You can also use the kindle app on your phone!

[@peggersf9709]

@@thesimplequilter7499 🤪🤣🤣 I’m technically challenged. I’ll have to get my niece to take care of her old auntie. 🤣🤣

[@pamkenniston2128]

Good to know about WHY to remove the selvedge edge. Thanks.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You bet!

[@kimgarcia5859]

Thank you, how many yards of fabric is the backing fabric on the 1st example?

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I'm not sure. I made that one quite some time ago.

[@wesfox4455]

This is really cool! Why do you make it 58.5 and 71.5 instead of going to even inches? Love you💕💕💕💕

[@thesimplequilter7499]

That is just how it turned out.🥰

[@emmadwyer3851]

What do you save your salvages for? Another project?

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I have a few videos showing projects I made with selvages. I have made mug rugs, sewing machine mats, and small quilts.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I also made an adorable pin cushion!

[@carolynbell4720]

Thank you do much for the detailed video. Very easy to follow. If you read this message couldnyou please let me know where to get the minnie mouse pattern? Thanks

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It is in a book called "Quilts in a Jiffy" by Donna Robertson

[@terribishop5313]

What do you do with your selvages? I've been saving mine because I was told I should but I have no idea what I'm going to do with them. That blue fabric is gorgeous is that grunge?

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Hi Terri! I love using selvages! I have used them to make several sewing machine mats! I like using a sewing machine mat because I feel like it helps to cut down on noise and vibration while sewing. Plus the mats look super cool! Here is the link for a video I created to help show you how to make the mats! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXm8ool5p9-KarM That fabric is a grunge and right now I really like the grunge fabrics!

[@SewWhittle]

Can I ask what you’re using for a cutting table?

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I use a Husky adjustable work bench from Home Depot

[@SewWhittle]

HELP!!!! Im hoping you see this comment (I know it’s a couple years late). 😂 I just finished a quilt top that measures 55” x 74”. I calculated that I needed 4-1/8 yard of 41” fabric. I cannot for the life of me figure out how I need to cut this fabric to piece the backing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. TIA

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You fabric will measure 41" x 148.50" from what you stated. If you cut the length in half (148.50 /2) that would give you two pieces that measure 41 x 74.25. Sew the long sides (74.25") together. Then your backing will measure 74.25 x 82. You should have enough overage for your quilt top if it measures 55 x 74. You will have extra fabric left over. It will depend on how much overage you are wanting/needing. I remove the selvages before piecing the back. If you do remove them, cut them off sparingly so you will have enough overage for quilting. You will only need to remove the selvage on the seam you sew together. Hope this helps!

[@dianehuntley2493]

😊

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Hope you found it helpful!