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Old 03-02-2013, 06:58 PM
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GrannieAnnie
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Originally Posted by lb70542 View Post
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)
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Loretta
Should be 30------------5 x 12 across is 60
6 x 12 down is 72

5 times 6 is 30
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