How Do You Buy Lining And Binding Fabric For Quilting Crafts?
If you are a quilter or learning to quilt, purchasing lining and binding become major projects with some study or a little knowledge needed. Since the lining is sometimes more expensive than the quilt top, an error ruins the fun. Quilting is a skill that can be learned, but the lining and binding calculations and methods use more math than skill. A quilt may be a recycling project for the squares and complete top, but the backing requires enough fabric that you may have to select it from the store. Choose the size for the quilt. A twin size quilt is usually 63 or 64 x 87 inches. A double bed size quilt is 78 x 87 inches. The queen size quilt is 84 x 92 inches and the king quilt is 100 x 92. Select the fabric for the lining and binding. Some prefer a solid color back with a tiny print binding, but some quilters wrap the back to the front and use that for the binding. These calculations do not figure in the lining and binding as one piece. Determine the quantity of lining or backing fabr
