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11-28-2010, 03:24 PM

#21

117becca

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i always add about 6 inches all the way around. I'm sure someday i'll come up on the short side, too...

11-28-2010, 04:04 PM

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janb

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Donna P - What are Pinmoors? Hate to appear stupid, but I really dont know what this is..

11-28-2010, 04:06 PM

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katiebear1

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Oh, yeah, done that. NOT a good thing.

11-28-2010, 04:09 PM

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janb

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Donna P - What are Pinmoors? Hate to appear stupid, but I really dont know what this is..

11-29-2010, 04:32 AM

#25

grann of 6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KathyAire

I think the 'M2C1' lesson just came into play here - 'Measure twice cut once'. Being short on backing usually only happens one time. After that first time, the M2C1 theory is always applied............ That is if one is a fast learner. Some of us don't always get it right away. :roll:

You definitely want your backing to be larger than the top.

Yep, my thought exactly. I measure and have a notepad handy to write down my measurements, don't trust my brain anymore. I also keep a calculator handy to do my math.

11-29-2010, 04:34 AM

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grann of 6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty

been there !! you think you have measured well, but something happens. Had one very big quilt that I had to completely unpin. was so bummed that I am now much more careful & along more fabric for the edges. I have done it on a kids quilts & just added a strip on the side. able to disguise pretty well.
how come we don't start pinning on the short side ???
BRRRRR ! from chilly, snowy Montana. It is beautiful with all the snow still sitting on the trees,etc.

Well, I quarter my backing and quarter my top, place a mark or pins there, and start in the middle and work out.

11-29-2010, 04:47 AM

#27

Edie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Donna P

Well now that I have my quilt top all finished I started to sandwich it....I spent over a few hrs pinning and straightening and flatening just to find that after all that pinning(of more pins then i'd like to count)I find I'm lacking about 6" of backing on one side....grrrrrrrr! Now I have to take all the pins out and start all over and maybe add more fabric so the backing to fit. Ever have that problem???

Donna

I did. I did the backing of a quilt for my sister and it came out wide at the bottom and narrow at the top. It was the top that was katty-whompus. I added a piece to the back, then I pinned it down, squared it off and it worked like a charm. Because it was the back you couldn't notice it that much unless you were really looking for it. If the back is patterned that is even better, just sort of line up the design. It'll be just fine. Edie

11-29-2010, 04:58 AM

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lberna

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That is one of my worst quilting nightmares. The other nightmare is finish making the sandwich and realize that I placed the backing upside down. I would really have to kill myself then.

11-29-2010, 05:12 AM

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Rettie V. Grama

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No, I have never had that problem, but I would suggest that you not take out all the pins. But use an interesting piece of fabric with a theme and add to the backing. Save a lot of work and adds a message to the user. Example below:

Use as your signature:

In a straight line along the addition embroider the following: ficticious names used.

(To: Evelyn, my granddaughter with much love. From: Grandma. Every stitch is filled with love, hope and prosperity.)

Or anything you would like to stitch.

11-29-2010, 05:37 AM

#30

quilt3311

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Been there done that--I just unpinned enough to be able to add a strip of fabric. So, it was another fabric--just told everyone I was using up leftovers.