MarshaAnn wrote:
This is my first real quilt and I am excited to begin. I want to change the fabric pieces that go between the roofs of the small houses and the "sky" pieces above the tall buildings. I have a different fabric in mind for that area. How do I determine the correct yardage for these areas? I am going to use a different outside border as well and I can calculate the necessary amount for that easily. I would like any suggestions you may offer.
Marsha
Marsha, there was a Topic about this way back when, here is the link to it:
thequiltshow.com/forum/bom-2021-color-my-world/9285-how-to-use-two-different-background-fabrics#151663
Instructions for the outer border call for cutting 7 strips width of fabric (WOF) x 5"==that takes about one yard. If you prefer to cut borders on the lengthwise straight of grain you would need a 2 yard piece to cut 4 strips 5" x 72" or so. The rest of the two yards could be cut into backgrounds.