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Backing for a queen quilt
A typical queen quilt is 90" x 108". Its back needs to be 98" x 116": 8 1/4 yd of 42" fabric as 3 panels 98" long seamed crosswise, or 3 1/4 yd of 108" wide backing. Change the size below if yours is different.
42" quilting cotton
8 1/4 yd
3 panels 98" long, seamed crosswise, for a 98" x 116" back
108" wide backing
3 1/4 yd
one piece, no seams
Batting
98" x 116"
4" extra on every side