AboutConnie Hester Expertise Quilting and applique expert.Can advise on the following topics:quilting, art quilts, quilt design and construction, machine and hand quilting, paper foundation piecing, machine piecing, hand piecing, raw edge applique, turned-edge applique and fiber art.
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Question How much larger should the backing be than the quilt top? The backing will not be used for binding. Should the batting be the same size as the backing or top?
I'm trying to finish a quilt and the backing is only 3" larger than the top, but before I add one more border . . .
Thanks,
Rosalie
Answer Your backing and batting should both be at least 2" larger all around, to allow for take-up and/or shifting of the layers as they are quilted, regardless of technique.
After quilting has been completed, then the excess backing and batting are trimmed away.
