Originally Posted by heather137
So, let's see if I've got this.
Color 1: 49/11=5, then 5 x 3.5= 17.5"
Color 2: 49/10=5, then 5 x 11= 55"
Color 3: 49/10=5, then 5 x 4=20"
Now, I read somewhere that you can divide the final inches by 36" and that would be the yardage? Is that right?
And, what about backing and binding?
Yes, divide by 36". So for color 1, that's going to be 1/2 yard (1/2 yd = 18"). I would still get a little more for extra.
For backing, decide on what size you want the borders, and then what size you want the finished quilt. Right now you're at 63x63. Sorry, give me a size then I can help. Or someone can explain how to figure it out now, my brain hurts :cry:
Binding, take the final perimeter of the quilt. Add 18" (for corners, mistakes, etc). Divide by 40". That's the number of strips you need (e.g. quilt is 150" around after adding extra -> divide by 40 = 4 (always round up). You need 4 strips x whatever size you make them (standard size is between 2 and 2.5"). 4 x 2.5 = 10" -> get that much fabric (slightly over 1/4 yard, so probably 1/3 yard = 12"). Make sense?