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10-30-2011, 07:35 AM
#63
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Originally Posted by Plumtree
I am teaching a begining quilting class for my homeschool co-op. We are for their final project they are doing a 4 patch lap quilt that should end up at 64x64. I asked the parents to provide 3 1/4 yds. of fabric for the back, one parent has become upset with me saying that this is too much fabric and I am being wastful with others money. This fabric will also be a 4 in. border for the quilt top. I am assuming that the fabric will not be wide enough and will have to be cut in half then sewn back together to make it wider, does that make sense.
I guess what I am asking is this, is it too much fabric. I am allowing for boo boo's and I know there will be some extra but didnt' think it was a ton extra, definatly not enough to complain about. Would 2 yrds be more than enough, I just don't want them to run out.
Thank for your help
Tammy
I guess what I am asking is this, is it too much fabric. I am allowing for boo boo's and I know there will be some extra but didnt' think it was a ton extra, definatly not enough to complain about. Would 2 yrds be more than enough, I just don't want them to run out.
Thank for your help
Tammy
10-30-2011, 08:36 AM
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You're the teacher. These are the measurements you asked for. It's too bad there is always someone who tries to run the show when they don't know what they're talking about. I hope it doesn't discourage you from helping the kids again.
10-30-2011, 08:58 AM
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I would buy extra material and pay for it myself because if you don't have enough material, your project will flop and very mad parents. Better safe than sorry.
You don't say how wide the border is going to be and is this included in the 64 inches.
I always buy extra material for every quilting project which if not used can be turned into a scrappy quilt later on.
You don't say how wide the border is going to be and is this included in the 64 inches.
I always buy extra material for every quilting project which if not used can be turned into a scrappy quilt later on.
10-30-2011, 09:07 AM
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[quote=Lindsey]
Maybe the was King Farquaad the short one in Shrek.
Originally Posted by Plumtree
Thank you. They are supplying the fabric for the top as well but only the back fabric is being questioned. It is her friends and someone at joanne's that told her that would be enough to back a king.[/quote
tell her nine yards or so is enough backing for a king.
tell her nine yards or so is enough backing for a king.
10-30-2011, 09:23 AM
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I totally agree with Holice. It's apparent the mother's friend has never backed a quilt. A king quilt usually requires about 9 yards of fabric. If you use John Flynn's' methods you could get away with using less.You're 3 1/4 estimate sounds about right. If these are first time quilters, the cutting/piecing needs to be kept at a minimum. If cost is an issue, maybe suggesting muslin would be more cost effective.
10-30-2011, 09:36 AM
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Reminds me of the time I bought some 64" wide fabric at a resell shop and the girl wanted me to pay for 1 1/2 yards when it wasn't even one yard of fabric. I pointed out the selvage and she didn't know what it was. I think this mother doesn't know what she is talking about. Ask her to show you the math on this.
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