Too Short!
09-07-2015, 04:28 AM
#13
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In my grand wisdom had measured the top and decided that I needed to trim some off of both sides of the back. Stupid, stupid, stupid. When it came to quilting it, I realized what I had done was way wrong and had to add one strip on one side back onto the backing. Some days, you just shouldn't even try to think that you know what you are doing.
09-07-2015, 05:10 AM
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Glad you found enough.. I will probably get corrected on this but I am terrible at math also. The way I measure for binding is... measure the length x 2, the width x 2, add these together, example quilt top 74 x 90 = 148 +180= 320 inches. then measure the length of the fabric you are using for binding (usually WOF so say 43") then I start multiply whatever amount of strips I think it will take, I usually start with 7, so 7x 43= 301, not enough so then I multiply by one more number 8x43=344" and so on and so on. You want to allow enough for when you turn the corner. That is how I figure it. I'm sure there may be a easier way, but this works for me. Hope it helps out. Also you might want to check out Bonnie Hunters web site quiltville.com under hints and tips, she probably has a real simple way to measure for binding.
09-07-2015, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mamagrande
Quiltingcandy, I,m hand stitching the binding will post a picture in a couple of days.. it's 100" x 110". I've got 1/4 done but now need to get to sleep, will be traveling tomorrow and it's too bulky to take with me..
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