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05-04-2011, 05:39 AM

#31

matraina

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Your quilt is beautiful. Love the colors in the quilt but not sure your backing fabric goes with it.

05-04-2011, 05:39 AM

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Cyn

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Beautiful!

05-04-2011, 06:56 AM

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Letty Wilson

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When I first started quilting, a fabric shop gave me a little plastic measurement card for backings. It reads as follows:

Twin lining 5 1/4 Yds. 2 1/2" binding 3/4 Yd
63 X 87
Double 5 1/4 Yds 2 1/2" binding 3/4 Yd
78 X 87
Queen 7 1/2 Yds 2 1/2" binding 7/8 Yd
84 X 92
King 8 yards 2 1/2" binding 1 Yd
100 X 92
Your Rail Fence is beautiful---Love the colors!

05-04-2011, 07:06 AM

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Confederate Rose

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I like backing! A really nice quilt! Love it!

05-04-2011, 07:10 AM

#35

Cybrarian

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I love your backing fabric choice because I always try for 2 different "looks" when making a bed quilt to change up the look of the room or mood. You have done an awesome job! Sigh, another on my bucket list I haven't done yet.:-)

05-04-2011, 08:24 AM

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Jenni M

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Originally Posted by Letty Wilson

Oh thanks Lettie..How helpful!

05-04-2011, 08:27 AM

#37

LindaG

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I think they work well together! Nice quilt!

05-04-2011, 08:38 AM

#38

Gizzy-Girl

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I Luv the rail fence pattern. That was my first quilt project. You did a super job. Sorry though, can't help on suggestions for backing. :-)

05-04-2011, 09:05 AM

#39

karate lady

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenni M

I just finished up this rail fence quilt top for the memorial scholarship I am doing. What do you think about the backing fabric?

Also...help me here, the top measures 61 X 72 so how many yards do I need for the backing.

this was my first fancy quilt too. I use plain muslin and it ocmes in nice wide widths. I like using it as it does not distract from the colors on the quilt. the one you have here does not match up well with the front. great work on the top... :)