Originally Posted by
Annaquilts
That would work for me. The sides could even be less. If the length is too short to load, I add a strip both on the top and bottom but this is an extra charge.
I ask for 3-4" extra on all sides and charge extra if I have to use some muslin strips to get there. If the owner wants a higher loft (poly) bat, I definitely need the 4" as it seems to pull up the top more.
One reason given for the extra is needing to square up the back. I love using wideback (no seams to bump or design to match up,etc) but ask that the store rip and not cut, the wideback when you buy it. Or buy at least a 1/4 yd extra as it is notoriously off grain and a square back sure makes a better quilt!