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thanks for that drawing! Never was quite clear on howe that was done.
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I've seen John Flynn demonstrate the technique & I even understand his formula but I'm always afraid I'm going to end up too short on the length or pull the bias edge too much and get everything all wonky.
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Originally Posted by BKrenning
If you don't want to add extra blocks to the back you can cut it off at 50 inches. That should leave a 19 x 42" piece. Cut this piece in half so it is 2 pieces 8 x 42". Cut off 8" of one of those 2 pieces & sew it onto the other one. Now you should have a 42 X 50" piece and a 8 x 50" piece. Sew those 2 together and you'll have a backing just shy of 50 x 50 which is plenty extra to hand quilt, tie, or quilt at the machine. If you're going to put it on a machine quilting frame; you'll want it a little bigger but you can baste scraps around the edges if you want.
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Yes! That's who it was - John Flynn. :)
http://flynnquilt.com/media/uploads/...onalpb1103.pdf I don't understand the formula at all - I'm not very good at math - I just "know" when I've got a good situation for using it. I think he likes using the diagonally cut backing because the seam doesn't pile up in one spot on the rollers when he uses his frame. |
I used the John Flynn method and it worked beautifully. I also washed and dried the flannel the second time and it did shrink more. You all saved me from buying 2 more yards of flannel because I had a one way print. Thanks again
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