Originally Posted by
MadQuilter
Me too. Recently, I've started using a little back art - or at least I try to use up some of the left-over blocks and assorted fabrics from the projects to supplement the planned backing fabric. Then it doesn't look like I messed up should I miscalculate and have to add more.
This is what I do, too....though I messed up my latest one (got the backing, which was a frame inside a frame inside a frame on crooked).
I measure the top, and then figure the design for the backing, allowing the extra 2 or 3 inches beyond the top all around. I draw the backing plan out on paper then so I have a graphic of the measurements and how it will look as I'm putting it together. Remember to be careful if you have one-directional fabric !