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I have done quilts where the backing was barely more than two inches around, sometimes less. If it is a must to have inches for the backing and you don't have quite enough, just add strips of muslin to the backing to make up the difference.
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You should be fine, if you are going to longarm you could add extra fabric as needed it will be removed when squaring up.
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You can also put muslin pieces on the short sides to aid the quilter with the placement on the lonharm. Then once it is quilted take them off.
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Originally Posted by Beach Bum Quilter
(Post 6264145)
I'm new at quilting, and am making a quilt for my new grand-daughter to be...I've finished the top and it measures 38 1/4 X 44 1/4 exactly. Per instructions, my backing needs to be cut at least 3" larger than the quilt on all sides... My backing piece (what's left of it) only measures 41" x 51 1/4". Obviously, although the backing is bigger, it doesn't equate to 3" inches on the 2 sides of the quilt. I'm assuming that the 3" requirement has to do with the quilting - meaning maybe it draws up during the quilting process? I don't want to have to go buy more material for this small amount.....how crucial is it? Thanks for any advice...:)
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You should have plenty of fabric, lay the backing down, right side down, then add batting and quilt top. I would tape the backing fabric down to prevent it from shifting, pin well and you should be fine. Another method would be "burping" the quilt, but I don't think I can explain it well enough for you, so you might check on-line. I have seen episodes of Alex Anderson where she has used this method for baby quilts, but there are others I'm sure.
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You don't need a lot extra, but it's hard to line it up exactly, so to protect yourself from quilting along only to find the back doesn't meet the top, I leave extra backing around the edges so I can see it and KNOW that my backing is big enough. If you are sending it out to be long armed, then follow the instructions she gives you regarding the size of the back.
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Originally Posted by MargeD
(Post 6267827)
You should have plenty of fabric, lay the backing down, right side down, then add batting and quilt top. I would tape the backing fabric down to prevent it from shifting, pin well and you should be fine. Another method would be "burping" the quilt, but I don't think I can explain it well enough for you, so you might check on-line. I have seen episodes of Alex Anderson where she has used this method for baby quilts, but there are others I'm sure.
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Good question! I had the same one. :)
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It should work
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Thanks to everyone who responded! You've eased my anxiet! I'll be quilting it myself, just mostly stitch in the ditch, etc. I'm not anywhere near to fmq yet! :) but hope to before too long. I love this board!! :)
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