I realized this morning that the 6 yards of fabric I have for the back of my snowball/9-patch isn’t quite wide enough. I briefly thought about just cutting strips of the many brown and pink fabrics I acquired while making this quilt, but I think I will do a strip of 9-patches and piece them into the center of the backing. When I started this quilt my plan was to do a lap size. I just started making blocks and when I put them on the design wall I realized there was way too much bright pink. I needed to tone it down and the result is full size – 76”x94”! BTW, why is the back often called “backing”, but the top isn’t the “topping”? Oh, and on a couple of blogs I’ve noticed a top (at least that is what I think they were referring to) being called a “flimsy”. Is that something new or regional?
My post time is 3 hours earlier than when I actually post. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Hi there, I have fallen in love with your little 9 patch profile photo. I am joining you in making the Civil War quilt blocks. Should be fun, all of us following the same project.
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen, I was playing with my blog and noticed that when you are on a new post page on blogger there is a label "Post Options" on the bottom left hand side of the content box. If you open that arrow it gives you the ability to change date and time. I have only just noticed it myself. Hope that helps.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great and I love your idea of piecing down the center to enlarge your backing.
ReplyDeleteDon't have a clue about the "flimsy" word.
Enjoy your weekend!
Pieced backs are such fun - glad you've chosen that option. Sometimes it's like getting two quilts for one.
ReplyDeleteI think the word 'flimsy' started with some bloggers that don't always quilt their tops right away. It's sort of a nicer word than UFO *s*
I love this quilt!! So very pretty...and I guess I am not the only one who has had a too narrow backing!!
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