Piecing Quilt Backs

I love a pieced quilt back.  It’s a great way to use up scraps from the front.  They are the perfect home for extra or orphan blocks.  I’ve heard of these patchwork backs called a party on the back.  If this idea appeals to you.  Then you’re in the right place.

First up I have the back of my Crystalized quilt.  While designing this quilt I tried several methods to make the diamond.  I wanted them to be as easy as possible to make.  This resulted in extra blocks.  Rather than add them to an orphan block bin.  I pieced them into a back for the quilt. 

With Sunshine on a Cloudy Day, I sewed up the leftover fabric strips.  Then I offset this section with background fabric.  It is more appealing to the eye to have things a little off center.  Rather than plopping things dead center.

This method can also be used if you back is not quite big enough.  Simply make a section and insert it into your back.  This video tutorial will show you how.

If you want to get rid of a lot of scraps.  Piecing them into a back is the perfect solution.  This is a great way to use larger chunks or fabric that you may wonder why you bought it.  If you are wondering how I do this.  Check out this video tutorial.

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