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Backing for a baby quilt
A typical baby quilt is 36" x 52". Its back needs to be 44" x 60": 2 1/2 yd of 42" fabric as 2 panels 44" long seamed crosswise, or 1 3/4 yd of 108" wide backing. Change the size below if yours is different.
42" quilting cotton
2 1/2 yd
2 panels 44" long, seamed crosswise, for a 44" x 60" back
108" wide backing
1 3/4 yd
one piece, no seams
Batting
44" x 60"
4" extra on every side