tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post6976306461702650315..comments2023-11-05T03:14:38.951-08:00Comments on Crafting...: Really Random ThursdayHeather @ Winding Bobbinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05321016735453815369noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-71295148642076274122013-02-01T09:31:18.424-08:002013-02-01T09:31:18.424-08:00Wow i'm going to have to get my hands on one o...Wow i'm going to have to get my hands on one of those mat cleaners! Great findKelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12206268750913215030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-61730893331901917082013-01-18T13:22:10.263-08:002013-01-18T13:22:10.263-08:00interesting notion, must look for it, i usually j...interesting notion, must look for it, i usually just use a lint roller, and roll back and forth, then up and down..... but i'm going to look for your nifty idea.<br />xo<br />eva<br />chwk bcevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224744826026664447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-23040373100943633992013-01-16T19:46:00.121-08:002013-01-16T19:46:00.121-08:00that mat cleaner looks great. Years ago when I sta...that mat cleaner looks great. Years ago when I started quilting, I always miscalculated the fabric needed for the back, and ended up piecing the back with what I had. My husband says it is my "trademark." Whatever. I'm just bad at calculations. I would shop the online sales. Love the idea of dots.Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06258513987513144582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-47246060594728588502013-01-15T17:47:38.028-08:002013-01-15T17:47:38.028-08:00I must get that cutting board cleaner! And I hones...I must get that cutting board cleaner! And I honestly hate pieced backings. I do it but I hate them. It's okay if the fabrics match/are the same but if they don't, not a fan.QuiltNut Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110209087478973404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-65828011046394007922013-01-14T21:29:35.845-08:002013-01-14T21:29:35.845-08:00I'm soon going to start a baby quilt using Brr...I'm soon going to start a baby quilt using Brr fabric and I'm going to be mixing in some black and white prints with the Brr prints. I've seen that done on some other quilts using this fabric and I think it looks great. You might want to consider a black and white print fabric for the back.Heather Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225483666564626507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-9768954361695946782013-01-10T23:00:24.722-08:002013-01-10T23:00:24.722-08:00I was going to suggest what Kelsey did - some polk...I was going to suggest what Kelsey did - some polka dots! And if I don't piece a back (which I do routinely if I have stuff that will work) then I shop the sale area of the online shops....oh and thanks for the shout out for the Triple-Zip Along! So glad you are joining in!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176881247438721622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-25394984661782990502013-01-10T18:12:04.735-08:002013-01-10T18:12:04.735-08:00I generally buy extra wide backs. No piecing neces...I generally buy extra wide backs. No piecing necessary. If I hit a sale bin, I buy about 4 meters, then I am good to go when I need a back.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-66405238832115005822013-01-10T17:47:29.154-08:002013-01-10T17:47:29.154-08:00Yep, I hate the whole backing conundrum too. Ugh....Yep, I hate the whole backing conundrum too. Ugh.<br /><br />Thanks for the heads up on the pouch QAL. Too cute! :)Erin @ Once Upon a Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732374082004468403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-68274288965693921942013-01-10T17:31:52.734-08:002013-01-10T17:31:52.734-08:00I have a hard time with quilt backs too and I feel...I have a hard time with quilt backs too and I feel the same way about not wanting to piece a back when I am done with the top. I generally buy something before I start the quilt so that I don't even have to think about it when I'm done, or I just use a solid. Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070256593329215707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-87656331793099625832013-01-10T16:40:57.957-08:002013-01-10T16:40:57.957-08:00Have you considered dying your own fabric? Love th...Have you considered dying your own fabric? Love the mat cleaner!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104447915995814288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-79520506440538326532013-01-10T16:37:26.987-08:002013-01-10T16:37:26.987-08:00The mat cleaner is te bomb! Backs are a challenge...The mat cleaner is te bomb! Backs are a challenge! I typically piece backs. I keep an eye out for stuff on sale and buy whacks of it to have on hand.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12046835162546621897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-62324397986234231312013-01-10T15:33:41.899-08:002013-01-10T15:33:41.899-08:00I'm almost always piece my backs from the scra...I'm almost always piece my backs from the scraps so I'm not much use but maybe try looking for less expensive flat sheets? There are bound to be good sales right now. Or Ikea does wide yardage now, don't they? I don't live close enough to one to check.<br /><br />Have to get one of those cleaner doo-hickeys..CitricSugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580076318545974487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-37745456275575071502013-01-10T14:34:27.277-08:002013-01-10T14:34:27.277-08:00I'm definitely not a fan of piecing backs - my...I'm definitely not a fan of piecing backs - my tactic is to keep an eye out for single colour prints on massive sale (like $4 a yard) and buy a few yards to have on hand for backs. I know lots of people use sheets for backs too. That cleaning tool looks fab! Wonder if we have them locally... Jess @ Elven Garden Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293502004800435383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-22366066640593444202013-01-10T13:53:27.927-08:002013-01-10T13:53:27.927-08:00A lot of times I buy flannel, but I do have to pie...A lot of times I buy flannel, but I do have to piece it. But nothing too fussy, usually just a strip of scraps from the top sewn together and added into the middle. I've also used a sheet a few times for the back, and that works well. You can usually get a sheet pretty cheap. I have even used a knit sheet and that has been our most favorite quilt yet because it feels like wrapping up in a sweatshirt.Kristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09040291100834004406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-69217945580210120922013-01-10T13:51:36.905-08:002013-01-10T13:51:36.905-08:00OH, and I tend to use flannels, usually bought fro...OH, and I tend to use flannels, usually bought from Joanns on sale for backing.. $2.50 makes me feel loads better than buying yardage..Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01645004538215446067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-8676294646739112422013-01-10T13:50:57.638-08:002013-01-10T13:50:57.638-08:00that mat cleaner looks amazing! I'm having pro...that mat cleaner looks amazing! I'm having problems with the heat out here causing my mats to bubble and then literally break in half when I cut on them, i'm on my 2nd mat in 5 months, thankfully the store takes them back and replaces but still!! I like this cleaner, my mat is a mess, I use a pink eraser most times and it works well :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01645004538215446067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-79780607450069061192013-01-10T13:50:36.364-08:002013-01-10T13:50:36.364-08:00How big is it? Sometimes if the quilt is under 60&...How big is it? Sometimes if the quilt is under 60" one way, I'll buy minkee - it's a bit more expensive, but you only have to buy half the fabric!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494557452802595536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-56687532510408030002013-01-10T13:33:40.061-08:002013-01-10T13:33:40.061-08:00I like the idea of clearance Christmas fabric. I ...I like the idea of clearance Christmas fabric. I usually buy coordinating fabric because I am color challenged.✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾https://www.blogger.com/profile/07208832897656210176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-66913180776061728152013-01-10T13:22:48.295-08:002013-01-10T13:22:48.295-08:00I'm with you on the backings! It's really ...I'm with you on the backings! It's really difficult! Finding something which matches a quilt top you've spent hours on and doesn't break the bank is awkward. I'm with Kelsey on this one - you might be able to find a red polka dot for not too much which would go really well :)Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189215587327958567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-23544380332367789432013-01-10T13:11:40.295-08:002013-01-10T13:11:40.295-08:00I use to do pieced backs but recently made fleece ...I use to do pieced backs but recently made fleece backs instead. Using quilt fabric would be insane here as 1yard of fabric is around $25. So I used to buy plainer cotton and then mix in left overs from the front. The cotton backs looks better - granted - but it this house it seem it's always the fleece quilts that are being used. So thats what i make now :)<br />Great idea with the mat cleaner - must search for one to buy.Cillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908121685579749451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-68154131259566506332013-01-10T12:54:38.245-08:002013-01-10T12:54:38.245-08:00I can relate to your angst about backing, especial...I can relate to your angst about backing, especially as fabric here in Australia is even more expensive! (+$24 a metre!) No wonder I have so many unquilted tops! I like the idea of spots though!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-79118051644309242262013-01-10T12:37:43.844-08:002013-01-10T12:37:43.844-08:00I try not to buy fabric for backs because it can g...I try not to buy fabric for backs because it can get so pricey! But maybe you can find some good Christmas fabric on sale right now, even if it's not Brr.<br /><br /><br />That cutting mat fixer is pretty amazing! I could definitely use that.<br />Katie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648256706053052966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-69577298458697872322013-01-10T12:31:19.952-08:002013-01-10T12:31:19.952-08:00What about a polka dot for the back? Either white...What about a polka dot for the back? Either white with red or green dots or vice versa! Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10611852534851391993noreply@blogger.com