Quick And Easy Scrap Quilt & Directional Fabric Backings | Episode 19

In this video, The Opinionated Quilter details how to piece directional quilt backings and reveals the quilt top she pieced with donated leftover 2 1/2" strip sets from a customer.
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[@kathrynfountain894]

The more I watch your tutorials the more I learn- maybe different approaches, maybe different techniques, but I learn. And I like you!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Thank you.

[@katrinahough290]

I was yelling, no, no, no when I saw the extra fold. It broke my heart, but it's part of life.

[@nancylyman5192]

ME TOO!

[@stitchann]

Me Too!!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

I couldn’t see it from my side but when I watched the film I was yelling no,no too. I thought my son should have stopped me but not being a quilter it didn’t register to him. Anyway it’s fixed. Took about 20 minutes. Good lesson for the viewers. I’m human and make mistakes.

[@katrinahough290]

@@theopinionatedquilterI'm at the head of the line when it comes to making mistakes. I've learned a lot from all of them!

[@schisandra]

@@theopinionatedquilter How did you fix it?

[@kayemallory117]

Did you hear me screaming, "Don't cut that! It's folded under!" all the way from Missouri? LOL

[@lizreynolds4554]

Thank you for helping me figure out what to do with lots of strips. I thought about something like this, but I was trying to match. You explain so well. Thanks again.😊❤

[@kathleenburdick4078]

I love love love this quilt. Working on a flannel version right now as a christmas gift for my son. Thank you for posting!

[@suesweeney5952]

Love your quilter's math tips.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Thank you Sue.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I love your sessions. I can’t say I always understand but for the most part I do!! You are creative and clever!!

[@peggymercier4709]

Hello…..I was screaming from New York!!!🙃🙃

[@trudemountain]

Love watching you! So informative.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Thank you.

[@kathrynfountain894]

I just used your method of piecing the backing- fantastic! Thanks!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Glad it helped!

[@bethkoch11]

Another great tutorial. In a future video, can you talk a little bit about 108" wide backing fabric (if you already have, I missed it). Backing is confusing to me for some reason. Your videos have helped me immensely, but a few tips about the wide backing measurements would also help me.

[@mmoore6515]

Thank you for making this channel; you are so generous with your tips and methodologies for problem solving. My sewing friends and I know there are no quilt police but no matter - we strive for perfection. Your channel and those similar are very informative and we appreciate you. Love your channel name and your opinions!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

You are so welcome!

[@privateinfo1711]

Mishaps are learning opportunities!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Lately I have had to piece backs and had to match pattern repeat. So keep in mind if you have fabric that you need to match a repeat (as with home decor sewing), you need to add extra. I use my design board to help with that...and pin my pieces up and mark/match accordingly. Great primer on quilt math and factors to consider (really factor!) for upsizing or downsizing blocks. If the result is not you your ruler it will not work.

[@cathymonroe8191]

I would love to hear what you would do with a bunch of non baby jungle animal fabric. My family bought me a lot of yardage that I would love to do a king size quilt with and with very little waste

[@GG.098]

👍❤

[@carriesaindon5382]

I like to glue baste my straps. They don't shift and it doesn't matter which direction I sew.

[@stitchann]

Love the blue quilt have you done a tutorial on that!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Yes, it was two videos ago. I made it using Deb Tucker’s Shaded Nine Patch technique. You can watch her video too. Mine uses all stash except the backing.

[@buzzi2k]

Did anyone know if there are similar charities to which one can donate quilts in the UK?

[@leahholland6272]

Can't use the knee lift.... it's at the wrong height/angle. It's a good way for me to be in pain after a short time of quilting

[@Brunniful]

Thanks for providing all the information on how to calculate the backing. The one thing I don‘t get is the division by 36? Where does this number come from? Is it 40 inches minus the 4 inches for quilting on the domestic machine? I would be very happy to understand this calculation and where the numbers come from. Thanks I’m advance

[@terryannglandon3853]

There are 36" in a yard of fabric. That tells you how many yards to buy.

[@Brunniful]

@@terryannglandon3853 Thanks for clearing up this number. I'm used to the metric system. Now I totally understand the calculation.