Originally Posted by
Anniedeb
What is the bare minimum backing size you can get by with? Quilt top is 41". I currently only have one inch on the sides. Top and bottom are OK. The borders are 3.5 inches, so I can trim an inch off, which would give me a couple inches on the sides. I plan on SITD and echo quilting. Quilt has 5 10 x10 squares, and 2 18 x 10 squares, with 1 inch sashing between. The backing is perfect for the quilt. I've always had 4" or more overhang. Is this enough, or will I run into problems?
I think it will depend on your materials and how (well) you baste, as Prism99 has said. Slippery material like polyester is going slide more than cotton or wool. If it's cotton fabric with wool or cotton batting and it's well basted, I think you'll be fine. I don't know if cotton batting with a polyester scrim would be slippery or not.
When you've had 4" of overhand in the past, how much did you trim off after you were done?
