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soccertxi 07-14-2011 08:34 AM

I had to search for almost a week online to find a wide backing for my king size top. Its 112 wide. I finally found one, but having a resource to find one quicker would be wonderful!

Vivian Ketron 07-14-2011 05:38 PM

108' or 110' is large enough for most anything I would need.

luvTooQuilt 07-14-2011 05:44 PM

I like them BIG.. I want more than enough fabric all the way around.. the left over will get cut up and used in a scrappy quilt of some kind so i have very little to no waste...

JulieR 07-14-2011 06:13 PM


Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
I like them BIG.. I want more than enough fabric all the way around.. the left over will get cut up and used in a scrappy quilt of some kind so i have very little to no waste...

I agree, if I had 118" available to me I'd pop for it in a heartbeat.

hairquilt 07-14-2011 06:20 PM

I buy most of my backing from FatBacks. They are ends of bolts & the prices are great! All different sizes to choose from too. If its too big it just adds to your stash!

sewwhat85 07-14-2011 07:02 PM

i would rather have a couple of extra inches instead of being a couple inches short

Sewlmatesister 07-14-2011 07:06 PM

I like the extra width too!

kskwilter 07-15-2011 05:25 AM

I love 118" width...many of the quilts I make are 110" square or 110 X 100...anything "left over" when the quilter is done with it...adds to my stash...

chewboo 07-15-2011 05:43 AM

I also make large kings 113x113 and wouild love the 118

dinlauren 07-15-2011 05:44 AM


Originally Posted by Vivian Ketron
108' or 110' is large enough for most anything I would need.

Generally these would be wide enough but I have done one larger and liked having the extra 10 inches. It now fits on the bed as a bedspread length and works great, so once in a while it comes in handy.


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