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From: AnnieH
Date: 05-15-2005, 12:32 PM (1 of 3)
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Hi, I just heard of an awesome sale and was wondering if I want to make a double bed quilt how do I calculate the amount of fabric required? Don't have a pattern picked out yet. Can any one tell me how to figure this one out? Much appreciated, Annie 
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User: AnnieH
Member since: 05-15-2005 Total posts: 1 |
From: joannequilts
Date: 05-15-2005, 01:12 PM (2 of 3)
Welcome to Sew Whats New Annie.  Not having a pattern in mind is a little difficult in calculating the amounts you will need but here are two links that will give you approx. http://www.quiltcollections.com/howto.htm http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/6986/QuiltyFacts.html |
User: joannequilts
Member since: 12-22-2000 Total posts: 3070 
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From: Julia's Nana
Date: 05-15-2005, 03:26 PM (3 of 3)
Annie..use my rule of thumb and buy as much as you can afford!  Norma |
User: Julia's Nana
Member since: 08-28-2001 Total posts: 361 |
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