You’ve put a lot of effort into the front of your quilt, so why not add a special touch to the back? Imagine the surprise and delight when someone turns it over! Adding a playful, meaningful, or even an inside message can bring a smile to anyone’s face. Every quilt has a story to tell, so let’s continue that story on the back.  I’ll share some ideas for your own quilt backs and also tell the back stories behind some of my quilts. 
 
Jan McFarland’s journey with fabric began in childhood. She first learned to embroider tea towels and pillowcases, and soon after she was making doll clothes, her own garments, and experimenting with piecing in home-economics class. After a career as a software analyst in the oil industry, Jan just wanted to maketwo quilts*  using cherished scraps of vintage fabrics. However, in 1988 she discovered a true passion for quilting. Living in Houston gave her the opportunity to attend the world’s largest quilt show every year, further fueling her enthusiasm for the craft.
Over the years and through the creation of many quilts, Jan realized that the back of a quilt could also serve as a canvas for creativity. She began adding her own unique touches to the backs of her quilts, turning them into special works of art in their own right.
*She has yet to finish that second quilt!