Please check my math :)

[laf512]

I just finished sewing my first quilt top so now I need to order backing fabric. I want to make sure I did my calculations right since this my first real quilt.

My finished top measures 56" x 48". I calculated that I need to order 3 yards of 42" wide backing fabric. Is that correct? My fear is that I won't order enough, but I don't want to order way too much either!

[Doloris]

if you run your seam horizontal I think 3 yds should be enough, but better wait for a second opinion as I could be thinking wrong.

[Quiltngolfer]

Yes, that should do. When you piece it, it will be 54" x 84".

[shorte85]

You could always use this as well: http://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/C...Calculator.php

I came up with

[laf512]

Thanks!

shorte85 - Thanks for the link! I'm going to pin it for future reference!

[shorte85]

Your welcome Lori.

[SandyWhite]

I want to thank you too short85. I didn't know about that site.

[Nouveau Stitch]

Lori, there are three types of people in this world. Those that are good at math and those that aren't.

CJ, that calculator is awesome!!!

Ellen

[Hulamoon]

Thanks CJ! I just noticed there were other calculators on the site too!

[WendyI]

Thanks for posting that CJ! That's going to be an awesome tool for me as I'm one of the three people who isn't good at math Ellen! LOL!