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Backing for a full quilt

A typical full quilt is 85" x 108". Its back needs to be 93" x 116": 7 3/4 yd of 42" fabric as 3 panels 93" long seamed crosswise, or 3 1/4 yd of 108" wide backing. Change the size below if yours is different.

42" quilting cotton

7 3/4 yd

3 panels 93" long, seamed crosswise, for a 93" x 116" back

108" wide backing

3 1/4 yd

one piece, no seams

Batting

93" x 116"

4" extra on every side