Stitchit123

Try suggesting a coordinating bedsheet for the back-- either from their own linen closet or a 2nd hand store ?

Lindsey

[quote=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.

ladypetite

This is a great topic....especially for those of us that are beginners. Thanks to all of the experience responding!

lslaton

tell them they can buy fabric at wal mart for .50 cent a yard...seriously I bought 10 yards for 5.00 yesterday.

star619

Wow, if the parents only knew the work that will go into teaching each child to make a quilt. Instead of complaining, they should take up a collection to send you on a weeks vacation at the end of the year! Good luck & God bless.

helenhiwater

Seems reasonable to me, however she could be having a money issue. If that is the problem, then you could suggest going to the thrift store for old curtains or bedding material to recycle. Maybe a "treasure hunt" for the best bargains could be a good school project.

IrishNY

My initial thought was that 3 1/4 isn't enough, so I guess I wouldn't be much help to the mom. And I don't think it's reasonable to plan to piece the back when you are teaching a class. For those of us who sew a lot, a pieced back isn't a big deal. But in a class, I think most students will want to be able to finish without having to piece the back just to save $10.

At least, I know I wouldn't. :roll:

Mad Mimm

There are some very good suggestions here. I agree cost might be a concern for the mom and she is just not saying as much outright. It is possible that she is on a tight budget and is embarrassed about it. Either way, you have many good suggestions here for how to handle it. I love the fact that you are teaching young ones to quilt. There is so much to learn from quilting, and I think it is great you are passing on the art. Good luck with the mom in question and please give us updates on how your class goes. I will be watching!

G-MaDiane

I want to be in your class when this woman makes a back for a quilt with 2 yards of fabric! I don't think so.

amyjo

If the mom has a n issue with the amount of material for the backing of the quilt, I will volunteer to send you a piece to match the front of whatever size that you the teacher think you need. You can pm me if you like. I have sent quilting things to a gal teaching quilting to military kids down south and this would be no different.