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bearisgray 06-14-2009 12:26 PM

I've made a top that is 102 x 116

I want to send it out to be quilted

How large do I need to make the backing?

I've heard that 2 inches around is adequate - so the backing would be 106 x 120?

Please advise.

mgshaw 06-14-2009 12:51 PM

I Think most longarm quilters want at least 4" all the way around

ghostrider 06-14-2009 01:08 PM

In this area (New England), most want the backing and the batting to be 6" larger than the top. So yours would need to be 108 x 122. I suggest you find a longarmer to do the quilting and ask her what she would like for the extra length and width to load it on her machine.

Ellen 1 06-14-2009 01:43 PM

I only ask for 3" extra on each side (total 6"per side and 6" per top, but you need to check with your quilter because some I know that want more than 3".


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