I just got a quilt back from a new LA. She did not return my excess backing which was a first for me. I emailed her and told her that I wanted the excess back as I didn't think she should be keeping it. At the cost of fabric and for her to keep probably close to a yard or more of fabric I think was alittle out of line. I will definitely mention it to any new LA'er that I use in the future. I did get it back and used the excess to make a hanging sleeve which was my intent all along.