Shelley, Thank you so much for the info you gave on this thread. I am taking 4 tops later next week to be quilted. I have patiently waited on the person's list for my turn (she works outside the home, also). These are the first ones I have ever had done and I appreciate understanding why she asked for the extra width/length of the backing fabric. I have a friend who has used this gal several times and she has told me that they will run me about $100 each. They are my first quilts and, believe me, they are nothing special. I will not need any fancy, detailed quilting on them, that is for sure. Pam