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07-14-2011, 08:34 AM

#11

soccertxi

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I had to search for almost a week online to find a wide backing for my king size top. Its 112 wide. I finally found one, but having a resource to find one quicker would be wonderful!

07-14-2011, 05:38 PM

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Vivian Ketron

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108' or 110' is large enough for most anything I would need.

07-14-2011, 05:44 PM

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luvTooQuilt

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I like them BIG.. I want more than enough fabric all the way around.. the left over will get cut up and used in a scrappy quilt of some kind so i have very little to no waste...

07-14-2011, 06:13 PM

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JulieR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt

I like them BIG.. I want more than enough fabric all the way around.. the left over will get cut up and used in a scrappy quilt of some kind so i have very little to no waste...

I agree, if I had 118" available to me I'd pop for it in a heartbeat.

07-14-2011, 06:20 PM

#15

hairquilt

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I buy most of my backing from FatBacks. They are ends of bolts & the prices are great! All different sizes to choose from too. If its too big it just adds to your stash!

07-14-2011, 07:02 PM

#16

sewwhat85

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i would rather have a couple of extra inches instead of being a couple inches short

07-14-2011, 07:06 PM

#17

Sewlmatesister

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I like the extra width too!

07-15-2011, 05:25 AM

#18

kskwilter

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I love 118" width...many of the quilts I make are 110" square or 110 X 100...anything "left over" when the quilter is done with it...adds to my stash...

07-15-2011, 05:43 AM

#19

chewboo

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I also make large kings 113x113 and wouild love the 118

07-15-2011, 05:44 AM

#20

dinlauren

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivian Ketron

108' or 110' is large enough for most anything I would need.

Generally these would be wide enough but I have done one larger and liked having the extra 10 inches. It now fits on the bed as a bedspread length and works great, so once in a while it comes in handy.