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| Leftover scraps from the project |
Goal number one on my October
list was to document piecing the back for Lala's Chain. You can make your own top after visiting Melva Loves Scraps sew along
page. First I gathered all of the leftovers from the project. There were quite a few scraps! Yet not enough for the back. I looked in my stash and found a striped fabric.
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| Beginning the planning and piecing process |
Laying the top on my bed to ensure I made the back big enough, I began laying out the chunks and cutting some pieces of the stripes to make the back. I do try to set the smaller pieces toward the center of the back.
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| Completed pieced back |
Piecing a back takes some time. I spent a day piecing this one! In addition to the interest a pieced back brings to the quilt, I love that I've used the leftovers. These were all pieces that did not go into my scrap saving system. I count that as a double win!
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| Ready for the longarmer |
The top and the backing were at the longarmer. I chose a panto of bicycles. This week, I received a call that it was quilted! My husband picked it up. I look forward to binding and finishing it as soon as I can sit at the machine again! I used fourteen and a half yards in this project. Much of the fabrics were scraps and all of it came from stash! That is a total win!
I won't count the yardage until I finish the project. Not counting the yardage is another incentive to finish the project! Linking to
Oh Scrap,
Sew & Tell, and
To Do Tuesday.
14 comments:
Oh, I sure know how piecing a backing takes time! I've been doing that for several years now, though seldom with leftovers from the front... because all of the front has been made with leftovers! To me, piecing a back is like starting another quilt top because I have to pick and choose somewhat coordinating colors. It's apparent you had fun making this back, and it looks great. Full steam ahead, right?
I really love that you used the leftover pieces for that backing because you used up scraps instead of buying new for it but also because of the fun interest that now lives in that backing.
That is a beautiful backing - I agree it's a double win! Looking forward to seeing your finish - hope you can sit at your machine soon.
Terry, your pieced backs are amazing! Laying everything out on the bed is a great strategy for bringing it up to the size you want. Hooray for another quilt heading to the longarmer!
What a wonderful backing! You know how much I love pieced backings! I love the colors you used. The panto sounds wonderful. I look forward to seeing the finished quilt!
Great job on the pieced back! I always feel so thrifty when I make one. And you're right, it's so much more interesting than just a hunk of fabric!
What a wonderful back! Your finished quilt will be reversible. And the bonus is that you used up a lot of scraps.
Fun backing!!! Yes, it takes time, and yes, it's a great way to use up the leftovers! You did good, Terry! Can't wait to see the bicycles!
That is amazing, Terry. This was a win all the way around. I've never seen a panto of bicyles. I hope you feel well enough to see at the machine soon.
I love a pieced back! Well done getting those fabrics out of your stash! It really takes patience and thought. I think it turned out very well. Popping in from Oh Scrap! Mary / https://stitchinggrandma.wordpress.com/
Thanks, Mary! It does take a little time and effort to make a pieced back; but, the results often sing! I'm unable to leave you a reply and I hope you will see my response here!
I'm so happy to hear so many people are/have been making pieced backs. I'm new to it; and my group is not real thrilled with it. Maybe if I'm the one quilting across the seams? Laura H.
Laura, I hope you will see my response since I'm unable to leave you a reply to your e-mail. As long as there aren't a lot of seams, as in a block on the back with 50 pieces in it, quilting isn't a big deal. Can you come across an area that is difficult for the needle to pierce because there is a seam? Yes. Moving the balance wheel by hand for a stitch or two often works and then you are off to quilt.
I have never pieced a multi colored backing before. I loved seeing the process of how you laid out your fabrics. I do need to give it a try . It sure is a great way to use up some of the fabrics . Thank you for sharing. Hugs
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