Picking out quilt backing fabric wide for your project
I honestly think finding a good quilt backing fabric wide enough for your project is one of the most satisfying parts of finishing a quilt. There's a specific kind of relief that hits when you realize you don't have to spend your Saturday afternoon wrestling with two or three long strips of standard fabric, trying to get a seam to lay perfectly flat across the middle of your hard work. If you've ever spent hours piecing a beautiful, intricate quilt top, the last thing you want to do is spend even more time fiddling with the back. ...