First Dear Jane Block
#44
Originally Posted by MTS
Originally Posted by jlm5419
Yes, it is my intent to use the batik for all the background. According to the guidelines in the book, she recommended 5 yards for the background, with a total of 8 yards for the entire quilt. I bought 5 yards. Now I'm wondering if I need to go back and get more, if it's still there.
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Should be more like 15 yards (machine) or 8 yards (hand).
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http://www.dearjane.com/newbie_info.htm
Excerpt below:
How much background do I need?
In the book , I suggest 5 yards for the entire quilt. This is an error on my part. If you are hand-piecing, you will need about 8 yards. If you are machine piecing, I recommend about 15 yards. However, if you are foundation piecing, you will need about twenty. This information had been graciously provided by those who have made the top. (Myself? I have made many Jane quilts, blocks and triangles.
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I really recommend you check out that website. There is all kinds of good info on constructing most of the blocks, even if you have all the rulers and the software. It's mostly user contributions, who've walked the walk. So for every typo, misprint, convoluted block, wt& moment - someone else had already come up with a solution.
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