Originally Posted by barnbum
Hmm--I'm curious--if you buy 3 yards for borders--don't you want some of it in the actual quilt? Or is 3 yards covering an accent fabric and borders?
3 yards will usually give enough for in the quilt. I may cut my borders first (lengthwise) and then I have what is left for use in the quilt.
Children fabic- 3 yards will give me borders and backing for a crib size.