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jitkaau 09-18-2010 04:30 PM
Originally Posted by almostfree
I have some backing fabric for a quilt I am doing for my husband, but it is like 5 1/2 yards long. I have cut the piece in half (width) and I need to piece the back together, so I need to cut about 12 inches off each l-o-n-g side (length). But I only have a 24" cutting mat and ruler, so logistically how to I cut a straight line down the long edge? <Is this as clear as mud?> I'm sure some of you veteran quilters can offer some advice for me. Thanks so much!
I would wait until after you have finished quilting your top and then trim it off before you put the binding on. You will be surprised as to how much gets taken in with the quilting and you make take off more than you should if you are inexperienced.

Quilting Nana 09-18-2010 05:35 PM
Originally Posted by almostfree
Tearing it scares me to death!
It's OK I do it all the time. I have to admit that the first time I did it I was scared to death.
Try it you'll like it. :)

wvdek 09-18-2010 07:29 PM
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I learned tonight to sew two pieces together into a tube. Then cut down the center of one piece and you have even distribution on both sides with a wider center piece.
Hey Mad, that sounds great. I will have to try it. Thanks.

annettewink 09-18-2010 07:49 PM
Another vote for tearing.

Loretta 09-18-2010 08:19 PM
If I understand you correctly you need a backing. Unless it is extra wide why did you cut it on the width. You should have cut 2 pieces 12" longer than the length of the quilt, then you would have 6" on the top and bottom for safe quilting. Take the 2 pieces and sew together the length and make this seam the center of the back then you can tear off what you need to from the sides making sure you leave about 6" on each side for safe quilting.

Hope this makes sense.

ConnieF 09-19-2010 02:07 AM
HI, I would put the full width down the center and then rip the width I needed for each side. so no seam down the middle that is the way it is usually done....
http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/uncat...uilt-back.html

this is the best http://quilting.about.com/od/finishi..._backing_3.htm

Annya 09-19-2010 02:15 AM
Originally Posted by almostfree
I have some backing fabric for a quilt I am doing for my husband, but it is like 5 1/2 yards long. I have cut the piece in half (width) and I need to piece the back together, so I need to cut about 12 inches off each l-o-n-g side (length). But I only have a 24" cutting mat and ruler, so logistically how to I cut a straight line down the long edge? <Is this as clear as mud?> I'm sure some of you veteran quilters can offer some advice for me. Thanks so much!
Why not get a metal tape measure and work out the length and make 2 cuts so you can keep what is over in one piece.

dunngriffith 09-20-2010 05:52 AM
So far I keep looking but haven't bought so I can't say.

Annz 09-25-2010 08:45 AM
I would sandwich, quilt and then cut off the extra.


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