Originally Posted by deema
Is 22" about the biggest a repeat would go? If so, the 6 yards I was planning will be more than sufficient, and will give me plenty of extra to play with borders and such, yes?
I've made three that had a 24" repeat - I wouldn't think this is more than that - it's a lovely fabric and will work well.
I always buy at least an extra half yard, so for example on a 24" repeat I would order 4 and a half yards.
Ask the retailer for the horizontal (selvedge edge) pattern repeat measurement, it may be less and you will not need as much! For instance, if it was only 16", you would probably only want 3 and a quarter yards.