Old 05-14-2015, 04:58 AM
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coopah
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Originally Posted by cindi View Post
You could try John Flynn's method of diagonal backing. I've used it several times and have saved lots of money on yardage using it!
http://www.flynnquilt.com/media/uplo...onalpb1103.pdf

This is a clever method and uses less fabric. It took a visual demo for me to really 'get it.' But it would probably be good for your current dilemma. PS. Some of the new fabrics are less than the 44" even with the selvage. So now I check the width, especially if spending over $12 for a yard.
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