Originally Posted by pseudoquilter
Here I go again, got the piecing done and the amount of fabric I bought for the backing is lacking! Now I have to do a search and pay top dollar to get the same fabric to match.
What is the rule of thumb when buying fabric--6 yards?
Thanks.
not for a backing..it usually 8-10!
but you can frame/border what you have already..or make large blocks like window panes....a backing does NOT have to be all one fabric!