Originally Posted by
lb70542
i've made a quilt for my sister that is 60 wide x 71 long and i would like to do the backing in 12 inch squares with the 2 fabrics i've used for the front. I'm not doing the math correct because In my calculations i get 60 squares. Now Math never was my best subject but this can't be right. Would someone please help me with the CORRECT calculations. I thank you and my brain and hair thank you(because not much hair is left i'm pulling in out)
God Bless
Loretta
Should be 30------------5 x 12 across is 60
6 x 12 down is 72
5 times 6 is 30