width of quilt backing fabric
#51
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Originally Posted by Tippy
I like the idea of 118".. while my quilt may not be that wide, I can flip that and use it for the length of a quilt. Saves buying so many yards so that I don't have to cut and piece. if that makes sense to you..lol
i can make 100 x 100 (although i never had to) out of 108". if i want it longer i just buy more for the length. anything wider would be hard to maneuver on the frame, which is 120". i don't have a king bed so i never needed more than 100" and actually prefer 96-98, where the bed rails are.
#52
I have a 12 frame and its 144 inches.. So, even if I need space to clean out the bobbin etc I would still have room. My last quilt was 109x109. Gave me enough room on each side for the extra you need when longarming. even if It didn't fit you could get a larger quilt done on a frame this size with a little fussing.
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Originally Posted by Lindsey
I have a 12 frame and its 144 inches.. So, even if I need space to clean out the bobbin etc I would still have room. My last quilt was 109x109. Gave me enough room on each side for the extra you need when longarming. even if It didn't fit you could get a larger quilt done on a frame this size with a little fussing.
but you're right. without the table, you can do the wider backing and still have room to diddle around.
duh! sorry about that. :oops:
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