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10-29-2011, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Maggiesmom
Use scraps and other fabrics and create back art for your quilt. I have often done that. However I was thinking that 3 1/4 would be almost not enough if you were counting on borders too. 2 yards would have been what I would have asked. You aslso have to allow for the quilting.
10-29-2011, 10:31 AM
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I would ask them to get whatever amount will be needed for the border.............since it should match the rest of the top...
and then tell them to get sufficient amount for the backing of fabric of their choice.
You still need to get the borders. Since you assumed to use the 1/2 width strip for the borders, which is the right amount, they don't understand the calculations.
Your calculations for this are correct.
and then tell them to get sufficient amount for the backing of fabric of their choice.
You still need to get the borders. Since you assumed to use the 1/2 width strip for the borders, which is the right amount, they don't understand the calculations.
Your calculations for this are correct.
10-29-2011, 10:34 AM
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Ok the backing calculator from http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.com/ says:
Length: 64 up to 80 inches wide, you need 4 yards.
To calculate: length x 2 + 16"
Length: 64 up to 80 inches wide, you need 4 yards.
To calculate: length x 2 + 16"
10-29-2011, 10:37 AM
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Thank you all, glad to know I am not out of my mind here. Math is not my strong suit so when mine gets questioned I get nervous.
I will not change the pattern because I would then have to change it for the rest of the class, which isnt' fair to me or the girls that have all ready purchased fabric. I realize now that this lap quilt will be a bit big and the next group it will be sized down a bit, I'm learning too. I just didn't like the way I felt after reading this email and wanted to make sure my math and thinking were on the same path.
Happy Quilting
Tammy
I will not change the pattern because I would then have to change it for the rest of the class, which isnt' fair to me or the girls that have all ready purchased fabric. I realize now that this lap quilt will be a bit big and the next group it will be sized down a bit, I'm learning too. I just didn't like the way I felt after reading this email and wanted to make sure my math and thinking were on the same path.
Happy Quilting
Tammy
10-29-2011, 10:41 AM
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I did quilts for my DD's class project for the annual auction. One woman always questioned my quantities. What was her expertise? Her FIL was in the schmata (that's Yiddish for "rags") business. I offered to let her take over. No, she couldn't because...guess what...she couldn't quilt. She is also the woman who saw the kids' handprints for the back and told me (sight unseen) the quilt was not colorful enough. So, stick to your guns. You are making this a project where teh kids have success. Not frustration. Not failure. Do what you know. If there is extra, which will be a half-width or so of each piece, make a charity quilt for whatever charity the kids choose. You'll have enough for a front and back that way. A king quilt takes about 10-11 yards. NO less. if the quilt is 108x108, that is three yards wide by three yards long. You do not want your backing shorter than the quilt. You want to have some extra room. One yard split three ways (across the three strips) is only 12", that's 6" on top and 6" on bottom and 6" on each side and more work that way too.
10-29-2011, 10:41 AM
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I agree, ask her to show you how she can cover the back with 2 yards. It can't be done. I think piecing the back will make it too complicated for the girls. They are just beginners and it is sometimes hard to get the backing to lay flat when it is pieced. Ask the mother how many quilts she has made. I'll bet between the sales girl at JA's and her the number is zero. JMHO
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