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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

A pieced backing ......

I just loved doing the SAL with the others in the group where we have each been making our version of My Favourite Things designed by Anni Downs

I finished my top a while ago.....


I had a pile of leftover fabrics.... and I really LOOOOOOVVVEEE using my scraps....


..... so I've made the backing.....


... and there is still plenty of green for the binding ....

.....and pink floral but that will have to be another project....

... there were some 2" pieces light backing strips left.... they looked very forlorn... and it is quality fabric....

.... stitch, slice, stitch....

and I have a fat quarter of unique fabric....



...... it's probably quite valuable... being one of a kind.....

Righto, Gotto Go.... quilt to pin......

31 comments:

  1. OMG Fiona this is how I want to do my GJ back!!!!! I just have to try and work it all out as I have not done it before....

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  2. Love it and love the effect of the light showing the seams!

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  3. It's amazing Fiona. The back could be a quilt on it's own. And think of all the money you've saved on backing.

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  4. Wow your backing looks fabulous. I agree with Susan could be another quilt on it's own. Hugs,

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  5. I love that quilt and I love how you did the back. I really like the look of pieced backs, but I get lazy and end up doing one or two pieces for the back.

    Debbie

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  6. Fiona you are a genius! The back for the SKOW is gorgeous, and your fq is very clever. Can't wait to see the finished quilt! x

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  7. LoVe it!
    So if it goes missing...who knows where it could be???
    Great work :)

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  8. That backing is so beautiful, it could be a front. Lovely

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  9. Such a beautiful quilt, and I LOVE the backing!!! You really are so clever :o)
    Hugs,
    Joy xxxx

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  10. Your unique fabric would make a wonderful backdrop for applique! Your quilt has turned out beautifully.

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  11. You are so very cleaver....great idea for the back...

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  12. wow Fiona this is one hell of a quilt,well done my friend,you are very clever.xx

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  13. the back looks fantastic. Great job!
    Now to get quilting?
    Love your unique fat quarter, would be lovely with a stitchery?

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  14. fiona you have been very busy. i love your pieced back and your sal has come together beautifully

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  15. A truly unique quilt with a beautiful front and equally beautiful backing, so very clever

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  16. That is the most beautiful backing I have ever seen !!!!

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  17. Terrific backing- and less waste. I too think the new from old fat quarter could be great as a background to some stitching

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  18. Fantastic backing. Well worth the effort!

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  19. How pretty your pictures are with the sun shining through your quilt top and back! That back is as pretty as the front! :0)

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  20. The quilt top is amazing, the backing is gorgeous, this will be (another) amazing quilt!

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  21. Congratulations Fiona on getting your backing pieced before you go away. Looks great..
    And what will you create with the sweet FQ you made?????

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  22. You are a legend.Your quilt has turned out beautiful and now it will be reversible.

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  23. A twofer quilt, genius! It looks equally amazingly brilliant front and back, just gorgeous. There is so much work in all of it (even the new fq),
    ...and if it does go missing, Chez watch out cos it may just disappear for a second time ;)

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  24. Hello Fiona,

    Oh there is so much work here, I actually love the backing and was thinking that would make a lovely quilt in itself. Maybe this quilt could be shared as I would love to borrow it too. Great to see the little squares being used up.

    Happy pinning.
    Bev.xoxo

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  25. Love your backing Fiona and your quilt front as well. Hugs.....

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  26. Lovely back, you are amazing with the amount you accomplish!!

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  27. Front and back are both fabulous!

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  28. what an awesome quilt!!! and the backing is just as fab!

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  29. I love both the front and the back. Beautiful quilt!

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