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08-11-2012, 07:38 PM

#21

bearisgray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ghquilter53

1 1/2 yards first brown stripe, 1 yard white stripe, 1 3/4 yd. second brown stripe. I added just a little for "just in case".

These yardages would work if the strips are cut width of fabric - and the joins would be 'wherever' - which may or may not matter to you

Draw it out on graph paper and see what will work with the fabric(s) you plan to use.

Those amounts leave NO wiggle room, nor do they allow for shrinkage or wonkiness.

08-12-2012, 04:50 AM

#22

SandiSue

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I have a handy dandy App for my IPhone called QuiltCalc by Robert Kaufman. It came up with: 1st border-1 1/3 yds (7 strips @ 6 1/2 inches), 2nd border- 1 yd (8 strips @ 4 1/2 inches), 3rd border - 1 5/8 yd (9 strips @ 6 1/2 inches). I hope this helps.

08-27-2012, 03:52 AM

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sustraley

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I have a 60% off coupon for Joannes. I think I will go there today and see what I can buy. Thanks EVERYONE for all your great advice. I really, really appreciate it. Pics to follow-(someday). LOL