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Old 05-19-2010, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by clem55
Bigger is great! LOL I very carefully measured my mattress top and figured in the side drops, then made my quiult to that measurement. Then, after it was quilted, just very simple hand quilting, the tops didn"t fit the top of the bed right. That is one thing the pattern books don't tell you! Anyone know how much extra size to add to allow for the quilting?
Opps! I guess just add a couple of inches next time? I do try not to plan too closely, it always bites me in the rear end.
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