Tell the mom that it takes 9 yards to do a king size quilt.... King size is 104 x 104...at least... 3 yards is 108"...and that's the width. I sew 2 -1/2 of the three yard lengths together...the other 22 x 3 yard piece is the binding...and there is a little left over. It's the only way to not have to piece a ton of little bits together to make a back.
Find a pattern that is about the size your quilt will end up...see what it says to use for backing...let the parents know what the amount is.
Marge
Originally Posted by Plumtree
I am teaching a begining quilting class for my homeschool co-op. We are for their final project they are doing a 4 patch lap quilt that should end up at 64x64. I asked the parents to provide 3 1/4 yds. of fabric for the back, one parent has become upset with me saying that this is too much fabric and I am being wastful with others money. This fabric will also be a 4 in. border for the quilt top. I am assuming that the fabric will not be wide enough and will have to be cut in half then sewn back together to make it wider, does that make sense.
I guess what I am asking is this, is it too much fabric. I am allowing for boo boo's and I know there will be some extra but didnt' think it was a ton extra, definatly not enough to complain about. Would 2 yrds be more than enough, I just don't want them to run out.
Thank for your help
Tammy