Click on search at the top of the page and type in measuring and cutting quilt backings, and I'm sure you will find lots of information here on the board about it. After that, search for layering the quilt, and you will learn about how to put the layers together. This board is just full of tutorials and helpful information on just about anything you need to know about quilting. SEARCH will become one of your best tools!! Hugs and looking forward to seeing your progress. Your quilt is awesome!!!