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Old 07-08-2016, 07:22 AM
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teacherbailey
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Default Calculating yardage for wide backing

Originally Posted by tessagin
I took 7 yds. x 44" divided by 36" and came up with 81/2 yds.
If she was looking to change the current 44" wide to 36" wide, you'd be right. However, her preferred backing is 108" wide. She needs the length of her quilt plus 10-12" for insurance.
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