Originally Posted by
Blackberry
Now why didn't I think of that. Yes, it will be used for backing and since the length of the quilt will be about 90" cutting it in half would be better. Unfortuantely, I DH already got ahold of it and put it in the washer. I told him when he puts it in the dryer to let it tumble for about 5 minutes, then take it out and get all of the twists out and put it back in for about 5 minutes, etc until it is almost dry. Then I will press it.
If the piece was going to be used for backing - I would wait and measure the top before arbitrarily cutting the piece in half.
Then I would decide how - or if - to cut it.
It's a good idea to allow as much sloshing room as possible in the washer - and room for the fabric to tumble freely in the dryer.
Some fabrics will abrade (color will rub/wear off like on a hem or fold line) when crammed too tightly into either a washer or dryer.