A Crazy New Way to Quilt a Quilt

[@NanaKathy47]

In the early 2000s, there was a movement of "quilt from the back." I loved it. You would pick a busy backing. For example, I made a quilt in fall colors and picked a backing print with all kinds of leaves. Then, as a beginning quilter at that time, I picked a few leaves that repeated a lot, and added free motioned around them as you did your daisies. It made a real pretty design on the front and I didn't have to be exact as I copied the leaf shapes and curved a line from one to the next. Thanks for sharing this.

[@torreycat7716]

“OK, let’s turn it over…”. Love your bravery! 😂

[@doloresboule7135]

Great idea, Laura! I haven’t tried anything but straight lines so far, quilting for 5 years only and age 85.

[@kathymize6069]

So cute and inspiring. Drawing can be intimidating for some people. A good resource for children’s quilts is. Coloring books!!!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Absolutely! And it can be traced onto pattern paper then pinned onto the quilt front or back and sewn right through & just torn away afterwards (I have a roll of thin doctor’s office exam table paper that’s the right weight and see-through-ness so would be perfect. Tissue paper would work too)!

[@crissiecook2207]

Thank you for your suggestion of quilting on the back of the quilt. It was so “freeing” and I was able to quilt my daughters queen size quilt without problems. The pattern on the front was so busy I felt like I couldn’t see where I was going or if the pattern was too busy. But doing the back I could concentrate on the pattern and knew right where I was all the time. It came out beautiful 😊.

[@helenpeddycord2241]

Very cute Laura! Good job🧡🧵

[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

I just love watching the quilting appear! Looks great!

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love your daisy quilting . So cute his is.

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Lucille, how's your day going with you?

[@lisalu910]

I've watched many videos about quilting, and this is the BEST idea I've seen yet! I struggle with FMQ because I'm not good at improvising, and stencils are helpful but tedious to use. This seems SO much easier, more fun, and a better result.

[@peggypalmer29]

Way to go Millie! We miss you today! Congratulations!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I would never have thought to put the backing on top. I love how this turned out.

[@NeldaIsom]

I love this way of quilting my quilts

[@lynnwolfgram9280]

I used this method for a lap quilt and it was a lot of fun and turned out looking similar to another quilt I had professionally quilted. I will definitely quilt from the back again! Thanks to Laura for giving a new way to confidently finish a quilt.

[@bobcatbird1]

I want to thank you so much for showing me the fool-proof way to make quilt binding.

[@teribusse8607]

I would have never thought to quilt from the back, but I LOVE the outcome! You renewed my love of quilting a new way thank you for sharing!

[@stephm281]

Both sides are adorable!! ❤❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@cindyw6621]

What A Sweet Quilt, and that Gorgeous Stitching, normally hard to get the back to look as good as the front, but The Beautiful Bernina did a Fantastic job of a perfectly balanced stitch. Great Daisies and love how forgiving it was. 💕

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Cindy, how's your day going with you?

[@kathytaylor9798]

Thank you for this idea! I am president of a small friendly quilt group and am viewing your videos for great ideas. Sometimes, we watch your video during a meeting and have someone bring in a few displays that they made from your video. YES, you are our “go to” presenter. ❤

[@John-rd9sy]

Love your idea, quilting from the back. Will give it a go.

[@CalicoCat61]

Love quilting on the back, I'll try it

[@ingridwilliams5945]

Never thought to quilt this way but will try it as soon as I get home from the rehab

[@belindasmith8790]

I made musical notes on the back of a baby quilt for a musician. I drew it on blue flannel with chalk. After sewing I just brushed off the markings.

[@alexandriaspann8194]

love the way it turned out

[@bethkoch11]

So cute! I occasionally send a special quilt out to be long-armed, but for economy reasons, I do most of mine on my domestic machine. This is a great idea and I'm going to try it.

[@melanie_luv2_sew]

I have made like 6 quilts. nothing fancy, just trips. this technique encourages me more than you know. I have an old domestic machine. I think I might just might be able to pull this off. Thanks for the video.

[@CzechJamie]

I love this pattern! Easy enough for me. I only do easy patterns these days. Thanks for this tutorial. I made this one to show appreciation for military service.

[@reneeriley6629]

Thanks you for sharing and demonstrating your quilting idea. Fabulous!

[@pamelagahan5601]

I love the idea of just following the drawing on the back though I've never seen it done before. Good on you for trying it.

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Pamela, how's your day going with you?

[@lindaprice9242]

I love how you thought outside the box! It's absolutely perfect. Love the daisies. I always learn something when I watch your videos. Thank you so much

[@junehanson7865]

This has been fun watching you with your daisys quilting

[@doreensherk287]

I just rewatched, this is a very good lesson on free form quilting, some great ideas…..thanks for sharing

[@sharondadswell846]

Just WOW. I have three tops that are not quilted, this looks like an easier way to quilt them. Thanks Laura for your insight. Love, Love Notes.

[@person2463]

This makes me smile. How beautiful. Thankyou Laura. Hugs, Chel🌸

[@karensmith2530]

Awesome idea. My granddaughter is so excited and wants to help sew/quilt it now. I am so glad you shared your idea.

[@pegorgan7910]

I love this idea. I prefer free motion quilting so I may try this. Thanks Laura

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Peg, how's your day going with you?

[@Queenread82]

This is such a fun idea. I love the light green thread too.

[@dijones9217]

Laura I LOVE it… it certainly takes the stress out of the process🥴. 💐

[@IngridMijares]

Nunca se me hubiera ocurrido acolchar por el revés. Hay que probar esta técnica. Gracias por compartir, por inspirarnos y por enseñarnos nuevas técnicas. Saludos desde Venezuela! 🤗

[@kathleentoothman4826]

WOW! I am new at quilting and had thought it would be easier to mark the back to quilt the pattern, Thanks for the demo

[@patriciamcgarr3183]

This would work with so many themed quilts. Spider webs, fall leaves, pumpkins, snowflakes, poinsettias, candy canes, stars.Thanks for great video

[@maureenkearns5376]

I love the whimsical look of the quilted daisies. Sweet and something I can do, since I’m not a perfectionist at free motion.

[@sue8319]

Beautiful, thanks. Waving to you from Michigan

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

You have just given me the courage to try actual designs on my quilts. When I machine quilt I usually just do a meander. I may have to try play around on my domestic.

[@georgeannelowrey3559]

Love this .. I won't have to worry about being perfect!!

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi georgeanne, how's your day going with you?

[@wandahernandez-bhatt9075]

Thank you so much Laura! You have saved the day... I find it so difficult to quilt, but you have made it so very simple and easy...

[@kaybaertlein541]

Thank you for doing this, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will be giving it a try. I think it is less intimidating this way. Thank you again, I am excited.

[@lorraineknox7695]

Such a lovely idea. Two suggestions that would work well. Cut out some large fabric flowers/shapes that are similar to the patterned fabric, applique onto plain back with the free motion to give a reversible quilt. Hand wrapping embroidery floss onto your bobbin and stitching will have an embroidered flower look(or straight line quilting) on the front of your quilt.

[@sandracedar368]

How fun & sweet! You make it seems so “doable!” Thank you! Looking forward to your next fabulous KZbin! Thank you again❤

[@veevee111]

Sandra Cedar the captions are available, Laura is really good about including them for her videos. If you are watching on an Android phone as I am, there's a gear ⚙️ icon, click on it. You'll get a drop down menu that offers captions. Hope this helps you. I don't have one but if you are on a laptop, look for the ⚙️ icon in or near the description area, below the video.

[@noralocke2741]

Your daisy quilting turned out beautiful !!! What an inspiration you always are. Thsnk you for sharing and caring ❤

[@chrisgilbert4232]

That is a fantastic idea to quilt from the back! Thank you for sharing great idea.

[@maryjrucker2485]

Wow this makes quilting for me less scary! If I am not quilt straight lines I don't quilt or take it to a shop to be quilted. I will certainly try this. Thank you so much. I always learn from you!

[@sherryfaires7931]

This was an idea that I had never heard of! I love the way it turned out! It looks loose and fun loving! It really shows up on the front and mimics those daisies in the fabric! Thank you, Laura!

[@lindaskinner5887]

Lovely quilt.

[@melindaostergren8115]

Nifty idea and an excellent outcome. I’ll be putting it to use soon. You could draw on the front as well, in some circumstances. Thank you!

[@myawdrey]

Love this idea of quilting on the back. Great job I am definitely going to try it. Thank you

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Audrey, how's your day going with you?

[@lynnepfeffer8039]

Enjoyed this video and your idea!

[@rosejohnson452]

Lots of fun! Good results too. Thanks.

[@rondabergeron4414]

Lovely job, Laura, well done. You give us courage to try the same thing. Thanks so much.

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Ronda, how's your day going with you?

[@richardaddario7062]

This certainly is an adorable quilt. Great Job !!

[@Lolafied77]

Beautiful quilt, love the machine, I wish I had one. I love free motion quilting but you just can't get a queen in it. Just love your set up.

[@christinacooper3954]

This has given me confidence to have a try...at some point 😊

[@reginamathis9720]

I love your quilt and your method! I would put a dehumidifier in that basement!!!

[@conniehusband1365]

Thankyou so much....perfect isnt always better! It looks great!

[@mariafarrugia7600]

L THICK ITS GREAT WAY TO QUILT YOU GAVE ME SO MUCH THOUGHTS I CAN DO THANK YOU

[@northernkarma9296]

Very artistic, very brave and very liberating from the "quilting police". LOVE it!!! ... oh, and above all, very beautiful!

[@chickad5820]

Adorable and looks relaxing and fun. Awesome idea Laura, as always, how clever.

[@colleenjohnson2829]

Love this idea . I have quilted from the back and used large flowers. It turned out great.

[@jeannedumphy1517]

I’m going to give this a try. When trailing you can add a loop to fill in more if needed.

[@HRHDMKYT]

This is a brilliant experiment! Even though I only see the utility of really big quilts, I now see the value in making small quilts so I can do some practicing of my free motion quilting skills which I’d like to learn & hone, before I can do it on the more tricky piecing patterns I want to make. This would make a terrific table topper or dresser liner (if rectangular) or a bit larger would be great for a baby quilt or playmat. Non-quilting friends might enjoy a gift of a table topper or set of placemats. I am jazzed about this technique (as long as my sewing machine tension is good). Thanks Laura!!

[@geanniesimmons1663]

I love that! Thank you, thank you, thank you! This technique, I believe, will help me when I become paralyzed for fear of messing up the quilt. I tend to be a perfectionist with fear, double whammy! You have inspired and motivated me to quilt 3 quilt tops, that have been sitting for over 6 months. 😍

[@joyscranfield5527]

NICE JOB! The quilt turned out so pretty. Quilting technique is inspiring for beginner quilters. Loopie connector lines would look charming too!

[@pywagner]

Thanks!

[@montanawendy]

Absolutely adorable 🌼👍🏻💖

[@helenmorgan4003]

What a great idea think I'll give it a go.

[@pamsury3969]

I’m glad you said we could do it on a domestic machine. I really want to try this but I’m doing quilts for two little boys so I’ll have to do some thing different I don’t think they’d like daisies. Thank you so much

[@melindaostergren8115]

Stars give you lots of options.

[@D9P323]

This is such a great idea, thank you for sharing it!

[@scottydog6539]

This quilt is so very cute. Love your idea. Thank you.

[@jobarrett8367]

loved this way of quilting. thank you.

[@renestovall9226]

Love this! Takes the focus off of the fabric and placement of the designs😊

[@ccpperrett7522]

I love the results of your experiment. I love the surprise ❤ Beautiful and fun! Thanks Laura 😊

[@saraharrell1768]

That does look easy. I have only done cross hatch so I think I will do this.

[@pywagner]

Brilliant! I typically use a busy backing fabric so you can't see my quilting boo boos but I now see that using a solid and quilting on the back will allow me to see the design I'm trying to achieve! Thank you also for giving me permission to have imperfect stitching. I need to remember that always. Your quilt turned out so cute!

[@TopazLucille]

Love it! My kind of machine quilting!!

[@tessahouse9960]

I really like this concept of quilting from the back side. Using a disappearing ink to create a design first is clever. I think this would give me more confidence! Thanks for the idea and inspiration!

[@suestutzle2779]

What a great idea Laura. You make it look so easy but even with my bumbling along I think I could manage this. Thanks very much.

[@judyemoen2121]

I love this idea especially for a baby quilt. You are so very clever. I just love your video’s

[@ellenhartley4998]

I love your excitement over how it turned out. I would be getting a dehumidifier if my room was in the basement. I would be terrified of mildew ruining my things. Especially fabrics

[@tracyyarbrough8371]

Love this Daisy design! Thanks for showing us how you did this! ❤

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Tracy, how's your day going with you?

[@lindamoon4255]

This is wonderful! Thank you!

[@genawalter401]

What a fun idea! It looks so whimsical. 😍

[@lynnharrell9598]

Great idea and great results.

[@penelopenorris4417]

This is such a wonderful idea. Thank you for such a creative and innovative way to finish a quilt. My first thought after viewing this was, wow, I can do this. I love that your instructions are so easy to follow. As always, I look forward to your next video. Again, thank you.

[@irenearbuckle4744]

I don’t know how I missed this video--I LOVE IT!!! Free motion has been a little intimidating to me so I usually stitch in the ditch or 1/4” edge stitching. I am definitely going to try this method . Thank you so much Laura-love all your videos 👍🏻👌

[@Mdb75586]

That is SO very awesome! Beautiful quilt! I am getting ready to make a floral/farm animal baby girl quilt. I'm going to try to get brave enough to try this quilting method...and use the daisies!!

[@sharonnagy7038]

I love it! Magical...

[@osmonfrances2407]

'''WOW,, WOW'' WOW''.... This is a whole new door for me. I have so, so scared of try to free motion quilting... I love this ideal. It's almost like if the pattern that I want to choose the first time might not look good on a quilt. I can change my mind before I start to quilt. I have a hard time drawing. I have even bought different pattern stencils with chalk & I still was having trouble making up my mind before i quilt. I hope that it makes sense of what i was trying to say.. it's a whole new look for me!! Thanks a bunch!!

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Frances, how's your day going with you?

[@annaconcepcion77]

I loved how your quilt turned out. Beautiful!

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Anna, how's your day going with you?

[@preciousmoments5821]

Thank you for your free patterns

[@aurora571000]

It turned out very cute!

[@helensoares2549]

You make it look so easy.

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Helen, how's your day going with you?