I'm in the process of opening my studio space to the public, I'll have sewing classes for adults and kids 8+, along with that, I'll offer 4 workspaces, each equipped with Bernina 350, basic notions, and a community cutting and ironing station. It has been fun (and draining) to get everything together. That's for another time...
I have unpacked everything and realized that I HAVE SO MUCH STUFF. I've basically filled everything with fabric, I don't want to put more storage in here because I do not want to cramp this small space.
I'm going to sell a lot of fabric, which kind of kills me, but before I commit, I want to know--do you use wide backings for quilts? Also, do you use solids often for backs? A lot of my bigger pieces are intended for quilt backs, but it takes up a lot of room.
I want to hear from my quilting friends! Thanks in advance!
I used to piece backs, but to be honest, once I've pieced a top I want to get it finished, so I've been using more and more wide backs and just buying them as needed. It's getting easier now that there are starting to be a few more wide fabrics that are more appropriate for my quilts.
I will kill someone for blue seeds and green bouquet. Just saying.
Posted by: Angelina | 20 June 2013 at 04:25 PM
Green bouquet is not leaving, sorry, I only have a yard! I will have a FQ of blue seeds, but you will have to trade for it, labor is fine. Fun labor, like folding fabric.
Posted by: Jemellia | 20 June 2013 at 04:32 PM
Let me know when you start destashing fabric. I like bright and happy colors for for Charleigh. :)
Posted by: Heather | 20 June 2013 at 04:43 PM
Always pieced. Maybe nothing intricate...depends on the quilt, but I don't keep yardage on hand. I like the challenge of finding something that goes along with it later. Helps to keep down on the matchy matchy. :) Such beautiful colors...it makes my eyes happy.
Posted by: Amanda | 20 June 2013 at 05:12 PM
I do both!!! You have some great fabric. I love Sandi Henderson.
Posted by: Michelle | 20 June 2013 at 05:29 PM
I almost always use one fabric for the back, or a sheet. Once I get to that point I am DONE and want to get the quilt sandwich put together. :)
Posted by: CJ | 20 June 2013 at 06:25 PM
i use both. i like doing pieced backs for smaller quilts and wide backs for larger ones.
Posted by: Sara | 21 June 2013 at 11:54 AM
I like cheery prints fabrics. The turquoise eyelet on top pic on left is talking to me. Is it for sale?
Posted by: Cecilia Martin | 22 June 2013 at 09:50 PM