Batik backing for batik quilt top?
08-21-2011, 07:31 PM
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yes you can mix - no reason not to other than personal preference.
However, check the price per yd of the wide against the amount and price of 45" before you decide. Unless you get a really good deal the wide may be less. For instance. If you were making a 108" wide quilt then it will take about 3 yds of the wide fabric and at say 17.00 per yd - that is 51.00 If you were using 45 then you would need three widths. You would need 9 yds and at say $6 a yd (if you can find it at that) then it would cost $54.-- And much less work with the 108". So compare the price.
I recently got some wide batik for $10 per yd.
However, check the price per yd of the wide against the amount and price of 45" before you decide. Unless you get a really good deal the wide may be less. For instance. If you were making a 108" wide quilt then it will take about 3 yds of the wide fabric and at say 17.00 per yd - that is 51.00 If you were using 45 then you would need three widths. You would need 9 yds and at say $6 a yd (if you can find it at that) then it would cost $54.-- And much less work with the 108". So compare the price.
I recently got some wide batik for $10 per yd.
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