because i'm an idiot, that's why. i started a "quilt as a you go" table runner last night....i merrily sewed along....uhm until i realized something at about midnight. i forgot to use backing. DOH! SO my options are....rip it all out, or just continue with the base (you then applique on top), spray baste the backing, applique through all three layers and maybe add some additional quilting.
sometimes i truly do live up to the name of dumb blonde.
betsey