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01-13-2011, 05:32 PM
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I've seen John Flynn demonstrate the technique & I even understand his formula but I'm always afraid I'm going to end up too short on the length or pull the bias edge too much and get everything all wonky.
01-13-2011, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BKrenning
If you don't want to add extra blocks to the back you can cut it off at 50 inches. That should leave a 19 x 42" piece. Cut this piece in half so it is 2 pieces 8 x 42". Cut off 8" of one of those 2 pieces & sew it onto the other one. Now you should have a 42 X 50" piece and a 8 x 50" piece. Sew those 2 together and you'll have a backing just shy of 50 x 50 which is plenty extra to hand quilt, tie, or quilt at the machine. If you're going to put it on a machine quilting frame; you'll want it a little bigger but you can baste scraps around the edges if you want.
01-14-2011, 03:21 PM
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Yes! That's who it was - John Flynn. :)
http://flynnquilt.com/media/uploads/...onalpb1103.pdf
I don't understand the formula at all - I'm not very good at math - I just "know" when I've got a good situation for using it.
I think he likes using the diagonally cut backing because the seam doesn't pile up in one spot on the rollers when he uses his frame.
http://flynnquilt.com/media/uploads/...onalpb1103.pdf
I don't understand the formula at all - I'm not very good at math - I just "know" when I've got a good situation for using it.
I think he likes using the diagonally cut backing because the seam doesn't pile up in one spot on the rollers when he uses his frame.
01-14-2011, 05:10 PM
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I used the John Flynn method and it worked beautifully. I also washed and dried the flannel the second time and it did shrink more. You all saved me from buying 2 more yards of flannel because I had a one way print. Thanks again
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