Backing fabric calculations?
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I would use the 104" as the longer length of the quilt. Using that, I would get 2.25 yards giving you 81"x104". That would give you 3.5" on either side for your longarmer to hook on to. Of course, if the fabric is directional, then you would need the 2 2/3 yards for a 96"x104" backing
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I would get three yards - a few inches extra to allow for shrinkage (if you wash your fabric before using it)
But then, I'm a believer in "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it"
90 inches is 2.5 yards - and I would allow an extra 1/2 yard to allow for shrinkage and for the long arm person (if you do the LA route)
But then, I'm a believer in "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it"
90 inches is 2.5 yards - and I would allow an extra 1/2 yard to allow for shrinkage and for the long arm person (if you do the LA route)
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