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Re: making a coverlet out of fatbacks 01 Jul 2013 19:31 #106040

Patchworkjill OFFLINE Posts: 652 Thank you received: 71	Thanks for clearing that up as I didnt know either, here in Australia we call the wide fabric used in quilting "wide backing fabric"
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Re: making a coverlet out of fatbacks 01 Jul 2013 17:41 #106036

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clhdabb wrote:

Lorchen wrote:

Thanks, Girls! I thought that type of fabric is called 'extra wide backing'. I wonder what'll happen if I walk into a quilt shop in the UK and ask for 'fatbacks'.

In the US they would probably direct you the pork section of the meat counter!

That's the only way I've ever heard the term "fatback" used! Maybe it's different in different parts of the country like "soda" and "pop".

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Re: making a coverlet out of fatbacks 01 Jul 2013 17:37 #106035

clhdabb OFFLINE Posts: 688 Thank you received: 67	Lorchen wrote: Thanks, Girls! I thought that type of fabric is called 'extra wide backing'. I wonder what'll happen if I walk into a quilt shop in the UK and ask for 'fatbacks'. In the US they could direct you to the meat counter in a grocery store, too!
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Re: making a coverlet out of fatbacks 01 Jul 2013 17:26 #106032

Lorchen OFFLINE Posts: 2639 Thank you received: 50	Thanks, Girls! I thought that type of fabric is called 'extra wide backing'. I wonder what'll happen if I walk into a quilt shop in the UK and ask for 'fatbacks'.
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Re: making a coverlet out of fatbacks 01 Jul 2013 16:47 #106028

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I thought a fatback was what one calls the fabric sold to back quilts that is 108 inches wide. Today I hemmed one I had around all sides and since it smells terrible threw it in the wash to wash it before using it. It is about as big as my king quilt which will be too hot to use this week. We are having a lot of humidity and later in the week it's going to be about 90 degrees or so. I was hemming it and it smelled like bait worms. I felt like I was fishing. In any case if I ever do a queen size quilt I will probably back it with this kind of fabric. It isn't as smooth as your usual cotton fabric used in quilting though.

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Re: making a coverlet out of fatbacks 01 Jul 2013 14:49 #106016

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As far as I know, it's a wide piece of fabric that's sold for use as a quilt back, that doesn't require any piecing. I think it's 108 inches wide. I've ordered some extra wide fabric for big quilts before- it's great not having to figure out how to piece the back.

I made a quilt from homespun type 10 inch squares, with a backing but no batting. It turned out very nice. I gave it to a friend who uses it when she's sitting on her patio taking a nap!

Kathy

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Re: making a coverlet out of fatbacks 01 Jul 2013 12:05 #106011

pennyhal OFFLINE Posts: 68	I don't know what a "fatback" is either. I clicked on the "glossary" and found out that it isn't a glossary with quilting terms! There are a lot of abbreviations I can't figure out either.
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Re: making a coverlet out of fatbacks 01 Jul 2013 11:10 #106008

Lorchen OFFLINE Posts: 2639 Thank you received: 50	I apologize for my ignorance. What is a 'fatback'??
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Re: making a coverlet out of fatbacks 01 Jul 2013 10:57 #106006

ipquilter OFFLINE Posts: 622	I just finished a quilt with no batting...I like how it turned out. Very scrappy and very light weight. Its a circle in a square type pattern. I did minimal stitch in the ditch with my walking foot. Its a lap-size and is perfect for my hot flash/cold flash moments!
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making a coverlet out of fatbacks 01 Jul 2013 08:51 #106000

drj2athome OFFLINE Posts: 640 Thank you received: 3	I have a fatback that I haven't used yet. Was thinking of making a summer coverlet out of it. I was thinking I could make it reversible with a fatback on the back. Wondering if no batting would work and wondering how much to quilt it if at all. I haven't been on here in ages.
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