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11-20-2010, 07:55 AM

NancyL746

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If you are supposed to leave about 2" all around of the batting, how do you align the top and backing. If you can't tell I am a new quilter
Thanks Nanc

11-20-2010, 07:58 AM

sueisallaboutquilts

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Nanc, I always make the backing larger than the top so you won't have to worry about that. You can always trim it after, along with the batting.
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11-20-2010, 08:00 AM

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You leave the backing 2" larger too :wink:
I like the backing to be just a tad wider than the batting. This helps me with sandwiching and lining up the top also.

11-20-2010, 08:01 AM

NancyL746

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duh, of course. Thanks

11-20-2010, 08:04 AM

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Nanc, I have a lot of those DUH moments lol
This board always gets me through them!! :D

11-20-2010, 08:05 AM

NancyL746

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OK so if I already cut the backing the right size how do I align?

11-20-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

Nanc, I have a lot of those DUH moments lol
This board always gets me through them!! :D

Don't you just LOVE this Board?
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11-20-2010, 08:09 AM

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you can pin around the edge of the top, flip it over and use the pin line to line up your back

11-20-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by M.E.H.

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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

Nanc, I have a lot of those DUH moments lol
This board always gets me through them!! :D

Don't you just LOVE this Board?
:-D

Well, since I'm here more than anywhere else I think the answer is YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

11-20-2010, 08:21 AM

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When I have my layers laid out I fold the edge of the bottom over so it shows, then use chalk or a pin to mark the center, edge of a column, or whatever I'm trying to line up.

I've also heard of folks who quilt from the backing side though I've not tried that yet.