How Could I Be So Off on my Measurements??

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01-20-2013, 09:58 AM

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Dianemarie

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My suggestion would be to add the difference divided by two on each side so it balances out. Its called Back Art !

01-20-2013, 10:02 AM

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Rose S.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JulieR

The laws of physics in my guest bedroom, where I measure for backing, are different than those in my sewing room. That's why my measurements never add up properly.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

LOL! Good theory!

01-20-2013, 10:03 AM

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Rose S.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dianemarie

My suggestion would be to add the difference divided by two on each side so it balances out. Its called Back Art !

I almost always do Back Art...simply because I love it best. But also, sometimes it keeps me from having to buy more fabric.

01-20-2013, 10:07 AM

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Rose S.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Peckish

Here's a great tutorial for figuring the yardage for quilt backing.

http://thebitchystitcher.blogspot.co...orial.html?m=1

warning: if you are offended by salty language, do not click on that link.

This is hilarious...

01-20-2013, 02:44 PM

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newbiequilter

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This very problem is what forced me to be creative on the first quilt I completed. I was determined to NOT buy any more fabric so I used fabric from the front and did a clever (I thought) pieced design on the back to make it all work. Since then I try to incorporate something nice into the backing. Have fun with it.

01-20-2013, 02:51 PM

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loves_2_quilt

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Piece it, you could put a strip at the top and at the bottom and it lookes planned. I do that sometimes or you could make/use any extra blocks in the center of the quilt back. Don't stress it will be okay no matter how you choose to finish.