I was hoping someone could help me out with my math. If I have a quilt that is 86x86 how much fabric should I buy? I want to order this online. As well as the fabric for the binding. I like wider bindings. It will be quilted by me. Thanks!
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To make it simple buy 3 yds of 108 in. backing and have enough for binding and a little left over.
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6 yards should be plenty--
36"x44" per yard--- 5 yds- cut in half- sewn together- gives you a piece 90"x 88" (cutting it close here) and leaves a yard for binding--- You only need about 22" for binding if using a 2 1/2" binding- that leaves a little extra for fudge room- or to add to your stash. |
Originally Posted by ckcowl
6 yards should be plenty--
36"x44" per yard--- 5 yds- cut in half- sewn together- gives you a piece 90"x 88" (cutting it close here) and leaves a yard for binding--- You only need about 22" for binding if using a 2 1/2" binding- that leaves a little extra for fudge room- or to add to your stash. |
Here's a useful online calculator:
http://vrya.net/quilt/flash/QuiltCalc_Loader.html |
Originally Posted by LovinMySoldier
Originally Posted by ckcowl
6 yards should be plenty--
36"x44" per yard--- 5 yds- cut in half- sewn together- gives you a piece 90"x 88" (cutting it close here) and leaves a yard for binding--- You only need about 22" for binding if using a 2 1/2" binding- that leaves a little extra for fudge room- or to add to your stash. |
I usually buy 108" fabric from www.fabric.com then figure out how many yards (36") from there. I don't like to piece the backs and I quite often use the backing for the binding as well.
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