I ♥ extra-wide backings after learning to square them up by tearing the raw edges. My ♥ just sings when the backing is rolled on the rails and ends up perfectly flat, especially when it's a king size and it's still perfectly flat after 3+ yards rolled up on the rail! It's nearly impossible to square up backings by cutting them; tearing results in the edge being straight with the grain of the fabric. I am not sure why, but regular quilt fabric doesn't tear like extra-wide backing does. I sure wish it did when I use it for pieced quilt backings.
The next step is my least favorite of the entire quilting process - making bobbins! Oh, how I dread making bobbins! Fortunately I have a Bobbin Winder to save wear and tear on my beloved old Bernina 830. Anything to extend her life - I ♥♥ her so much! I'm going to make 15 to start, and that likely won't be enough. On a queen- or king-sized quilt, I change the bobbin after every pass across the quilt so all loose threads end up at the edges, even if it means not using the entire bobbin. I can always use the remainder of the bobbin at my regular sewing machine when piecing.
This quilt is a custom order in my Etsy shop, Busy Hands Quilts.
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15 bobbins, AGH! I can see why you don't like that part. Looking forward to seeing your quilting. Have fun!
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