Binding Calculation
I need to make binding for a 42 x 45 quilt and just want to run the math by you. I am making this binding out of fat quarters as I couldn't find what I wanted in yardage. So I figured 184" long of binding. (42*2)+(45*2)+10 = 184. I added the extra 10" for corners, errors, seams etc. Is that enough?
I want the finished binding to be about 1/2" on each side of the quilt. I also would like it to be double layered. So do I need 2" strips?
Now if I'm using 2" strips and cutting them from fat quarters, do I cut them so that I have 21" long strips or 18" long strips? If I am cutting them 21" long at 2" wide, I should get 10 strips for a total of 210", which should be plenty?
I'm sorry but I'm all new to this and still trying to figure it out!
Thanks for your patience and help!! You guys are fantastic!