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    Old 02-12-2012, 05:09 PM
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    I use the same method a quiltingcrazie, happy sewing!!
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    Old 02-12-2012, 05:16 PM
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    If you are going to preshrink, be sure yo get enough after shrinking and squaring. Cotton will typically shrink 3-5%. I recently preshrunk a 108" back and I lost 5". That is close to 5%. For the king, I'd look for the 120" wide and then preshrink.
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    Old 02-12-2012, 05:22 PM
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    JoAnn's does have very wide fabric for backing. perhaps you could use a coupon. then perhaps no piecing if it is 108 inches wide.
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    Old 02-12-2012, 05:32 PM
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    I would go with the extra wide fabric provided it's wide enough with the 4 extra inches you'll need per side to machine quilt it.
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