How do I calculate backing?
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Originally Posted by Renee110
My quilt is 100 x 100. I was looking at the wide fabric for backing that is 108 inches wide. How do I calculate this?
Sometime a longarmer (if you were sending it out be quilted) requires 6" extra on all sides, but I think the extra 4"-5" inches/per side should be enough and workable.
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On my King Size quilts which are in that same 108" range, I always purchase 3 1/2 yards of backing fabric. It's not that expensive to add that little bit on. I'd rather have a little extra than not enough.
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