Width of extra fabric for backing
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Width of extra fabric for backing
I have a pieced top ready to go to a longarm, however, I need to know how much wider the backing needs to be than the piece top. I have allowed 5 inches on the top and bottom of the quilt but do not remember what the minimum extra fabric allowance I need on the sides. I'm am trying to avoid having to purchase additional fabric.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks in advance for your help.
#2
I've never paid someone to quilt but I would think it would depend on the type of quilting machine & preferences of the quilter. I would say to get in contact with the quilter & ask what backing requirement size they recommend.
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Location: San Joaquin Valley, California
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Most LAers ask for 4 inches on all four sides. I have quilted one that the backing was flush with the top. It was for a friend and It was the first time that she had one quilted.. I added a 2inch strip to the top of the backing and was able to quilt it very close to the edge. Good thing it was a small quilt and she was happy with how it turned out. She learned that we needed some extra fabric to pin the quilt on the leaders.
I don't really need 4 inches, 2 inches are enough for me if the backings are blocked but sometimes the backing are not blocked and it that case in order I have to straighten them up and that means needing more fabric to work with on either side.
I don't really need 4 inches, 2 inches are enough for me if the backings are blocked but sometimes the backing are not blocked and it that case in order I have to straighten them up and that means needing more fabric to work with on either side.
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I long arm and usually can get by with 3" extra on all 4 sides. I find that if the backing is all squared up, then I can get by most times with 2" on all four sides--but it's a squeeze on the top and bottom with less than 3". The way I attach the sides allows the 2" on the sides though. But do check with your long arm quilter cause it does depend somewhat on the way it's attached to the frame.
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