Originally Posted by Jenni M
I just finished up this rail fence quilt top for the memorial scholarship I am doing. What do you think about the backing fabric?
Also...help me here, the top measures 61 X 72 so how many yards do I need for the backing.
I like the backing fabric but for another project. That is, if your colours are somewhat true for both the top and backing, they don't blend together. If they do blend, then it would be something I would use.
Backing .... two widths (2x40" = 80") will be enough for the length of your quilt.
You need twice the 61" width plus the extra width for putting in the frame. I'd buy 2 x 2 yards = 4 yards.
If you are binding with the same fabric ... you'll need extra for that.