Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by Jenni M
If a quilt top measures 61 X 72, how much fabric will I need for the backing? I don't know why I struggle with this! HELP!!!! Is there a math formula that I can use?
Thanks in advance for your help. When you are self taught and don't have a partner close by to work with it is tough at times! Especially if you are a visual learner like me! :shock:
I posted to your other thread re the quantity.
Here's a hint for another time. I still sit down with pen and paper and draw the back of my quilt with measurements. Then from that, draw the lines where I will seam the fabric to determine my quantities needed.
This is how I do it, too if I have to piece the back. I try to use as little fabric as possible and make do with whatever I have in my stash. For more special quilts, I will buy the wide backings & have also used sheets. I hate piecing backings but I hate wasting fabric even more!