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Originally Posted by Jenni M
If a quilt top measures 61 X 72, how much fabric will I need for the backing? I don't know why I struggle with this! HELP!!!! Is there a math formula that I can use?
You will need two times the width of the quilt top (61" ) plus extra for shrinkage if you wash it and extra around the edges if it's going to be longarm quilted. So, (61"+8" ) x 2 = 138" / 36" = 3.83 - I would round up to 4 yards. |
You all are awesome! I appreciate the help so much!
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Originally Posted by nursie76
My FabriCalc says 4.5 yards.
Jan in VA |
I am not a math wizard either and need all the help I can get. Someone on this board posted:
www.victorianaquiltdesigns.com I printed off a backing and a binding calculator sheet. Also printed a cutting strips and squares calculator. |
Do you have an iPhone? There is a nifty app from Robert Kaufman/Quilters Paradise called QuiltingCalc (The Quilters Little Helper.
This says for 61x72", with fabric 42" wide, 3" overage. The seam running lengthwise...you will need 4 3/8 yards of fabric. Hope this helps. Anymore questions, just ask! Kirsten |
Originally Posted by ScubaK
Do you have an iPhone? There is a nifty app from Robert Kaufman/Quilters Paradise called QuiltingCalc (The Quilters Little Helper.
This says for 61x72", with fabric 42" wide, 3" overage. The seam running lengthwise...you will need 4 3/8 yards of fabric. Hope this helps. Anymore questions, just ask! Kirsten |
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