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    Old 09-01-2011, 06:51 AM
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    7 meters is 273 inches. 7-1/2 yards is 270 inches. It would appear that your original purchase was what the pattern called for.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 07:02 AM
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    If it is a background why not go scrappy? I have made several quilts where the blocks have different backgrounds but in the same shades.
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    I was looking desperately for a fabric and quilt in a day expert found it for me. Or you can look on the inter net at all the fabrics web sites and you might run in to it It will take some time, but if a store had it other stores have it too. I am sorry this happened o you, I know how it feels to have this happen. Lots of luck, let me know if you find it. Much good luck. Josie
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    Old 09-01-2011, 07:18 AM
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    I, also, believe that you should have enough especially with the meter/yard difference.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 07:42 AM
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    One idea is to use the orginal as a center for the back with a solid going around that and then the newly acquired backing material. That way there is a separation and you are still using both. Maybe use a bit of them on the front if it worked out with your pattern? I don't know, just trying to brainstorm for you.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 08:07 AM
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    Originally Posted by onthelake
    I think I would use the original 7 meter purchase and find another fabric that looks great with it instead of buying all new fabric.
    I agree with this...have you considered using a bedsheet? Nice colors and patterns, all cotton, at least 200 thread count, all one piece.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 09:17 AM
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    Sorry to hear of the mismatch. That is disheartening. Hopefully you can find a fabric that will go with the 7 meters that you have.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 12:45 PM
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    Originally Posted by glorcour
    Good Grief , this must be some huge quilt. I usually buy only 6 metres for a backing of a queen size quilt. I would use the 7 metre piece for the background , and I think you might find that it will do the job.

    Good luck
    Is this the book / pattern?
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    Old 09-01-2011, 01:02 PM
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    I agree with nana. I know, when you buy yarn, they always tell you to get it from the same batch (dye lot). This is exactly why. I hope yours will work out. I agree with most who said use what you have and try to get something to coordinate with them.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 02:39 PM
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    Use what you have, but mix it up so you have both fabrics thru out your quilt. It will just add dimension to it. I am thinking. You know, like a happy accident. Jan
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