i'm not sure that info is accurate. I've been quilting quite a while and that is the first time I ever heard that stitches on the underside are counted. I'm not sure where to research the information, but i was always under the impression it was measured on the top of the quilt only. There are people who get 12 stitches to the inch on the top and you never hear them saying they get 24~
Rather than focus on the number of stitches per inch, I would just work on keeping stitches even. There are many factors which affect the closeness of stitches, including thread count on the fabric and thickness and content of the batting, so it is not necessarily fair to compare one quilter to another on the stitch count. Just strive to do your best and it will be fine.
Lisa

I usually quilt from 10 to 11 per inch. Depends on how long it has been since last time I quilted. Sometimes it takes me a few blocks to get my rhythm back.

All of the hand quilting books I have state that both top and bottom stitches are counted. However, when I Googled I found websites that state that you count only the top stitches. Makes it very confusing for purposes of comparison.

Here's a website that supports what I think was the traditional counting method:
http://www.quiltersreview.com/articl...t/011126_b.asp

Other websites, though, say it is done both ways.

makes it a bit confusing, doesn't it!:?:
Seems like more recently, the quilters have started counting the bottom stitches too, where in the "olden days" they did not. :thumbup:
It helps to take the pressure off!!
Lisa

I would not worry about it so much....keep quilting, and enjoy your self while doing it :D:D:D

what a treasure, I would complete it as started and be sure to label it with all the info