Saturday, August 20, 2011

YOU STOLE MY HEART WITH....

buttons.....

Here is what I am doing with the buttons from ButtonMad. I finally gave up looking for the buttons and just adapted my pattern of Sun Bonnet Sue's to the buttons that just arrived.



I had a different friend come over yesterday. She is just now getting into quiting and her question was.....when you do the backing of a quilt, do you worry about where the seam is when you have to put piece the backing together. She felt it had to be centered in the quilt. So my question to you is, does it matter?
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29 comments:

  1. RuthAugust 20, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I don't think it matters. It is nice if it is laying straight, but you might have 2 unequal pieces, so it couldn't be in the middle.

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  2. JustCindyAugust 20, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Your Sue is very cute. I don't have a set rule about the seam, I just do what I need to.

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  3. onlymehereAugust 20, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Nope. Doesn't matter one stinking bit to me or my quilter!

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  4. BetsyAugust 20, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Great block Barb. Cindy loves Sue Bonnet. I try not to piece the back so I cannot comment on that one my dear.
    by the way, went to Tuesday morning and picked up great quilting things. Thanks for the heads up.

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  5. Gene BlackAugust 20, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I think that it really should NOT be in the center either across or top to bottom. Quilts that are used typically get folded on those lines. That would add to stress on that one long seam possibly causing it to break sooner.

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  6. vivianAugust 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    It doesn't matter to me. As long as it lays flat with no puckers!

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  7. luv2quilt2August 20, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I don't care if it's centered, just that it's straight. However, most of my quilts have the wide fabric so there's no piecing.

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  8. BarbaraAugust 20, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Nope! I feel that by the time all layers are sandwiched and quilted or tied, nothing relating to the back seams matter. They just aren't visible from the front, and that's good because it frees us up to do some magnificent "back art"!

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  9. YvetteAugust 20, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I try to center my seam but one it is quilted you really don't notice.

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  10. LindaAugust 20, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I try not to center it as I agree with Gene's statement about folding. Your quilts get folded in the center alot and alot of pressure or stress is put on those seams. For that reason, I don't center my seams.

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  11. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)August 20, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I like to have my seams off center. If I try to center them then I will feel like it is obvious when I don't get it right.

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  12. Mary L.August 20, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Definitely NOT in the center (for reasons of wear along fold lines) although you should also refold your quilts fairly often so they don't wear along the folds. When using 2 WOF pieces to make a back, I slipt one in half and add a half to each side of the full WOF piece. That way I have 2 seams , neither in the center.

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  13. Scrappy quilterAugust 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I agree, it doesn't matter. I love your little Sun Bonnet Sue. One of my favorite patterns. Hugs

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  14. CyndiAugust 20, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    That Sun Bonnet Sue is so adorable! And since I've only made four quilts so far, I can't say what I "usually" do. I don't think mine have been centered but I just want them to be straight! :o)

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  15. JenAugust 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I was going to say what Gene said! If the seam is down the middle, it gets stressed everytime you fold it and may pop. I always put mine off center. That way, if it's crooked, it's okay! I would have too much trouble lining it down the center anyway!

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  16. Karen SAugust 20, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    very sweet -- I think letting the buttons inspire you was a good idea!

    I always thought that the back seam should be off center -- but I'm not sure it's worth debating about. :)

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  17. WendyAugust 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    How cute! Nope does not matter!

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  18. RachelAugust 20, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I don't think it matters. The back is the back - some of my backs are works of art and some are, well, just quilt backs.

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  19. Bridget BAugust 20, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Love your Sue!! I really don't care where the seams are in the back- since they are normally quilted over lots of times I don't think they will pull apart.

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  20. FionaAugust 20, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Very cute....
    like many others I don't worry too much where the seams are....
    Hugz

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  21. Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co.August 20, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Yes it does matter not so much for appearance but for the longevity of the quilt. I agree with Gene!

    Pat

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  22. Vicki ♥August 20, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Your Sue is sweet Barb and I dont think it matters where the seams are on the back as long as they are neat and straight. YOu really dont see or look at the back that much anyway. Hugs Vicki x

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  23. Hands Sew FullAugust 20, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Your Sue is very cute! I agree with Gene and I do my backs just like Mary L, even if I piece the back.

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  24. AnnetteAugust 21, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Your block is so sweet! I don't worry about the seam too much. Sometimes there is even more than one if I have to use smaller pieces of fabric.

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  25. hettyAugust 21, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    I do what Mary L. does. If I have to use two pieces for the back I cut one in half the long way and attach each piece to either side of the full width. When I do 'back art' it doen't matter where the seam is. I love your little Sue! So cute.

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  26. CrispyAugust 21, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Cute little Sue block....one I will do someday. Before wide backing material became more readily available I put seams where ever I had to but I really recommend using the wide backing IMHO :0)

    Crispy

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  27. SheilaAugust 21, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Mine are not usually in the center , I usually cut the piece I need to add into two pieces and add it to each side and that seems to work well.

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  28. Wacky WomanAugust 21, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I agree with Gene on this one. Less stress.

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  29. Joanne LendaroAugust 22, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Too cute!! Perfect addition to the Sue!

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