As part of my own quilter accountability I've been keeping track of how much fabric I buy during the year. Last year I did a pretty good job and
totaled 24 yards.
My first purchase of the year was to buy backing for both of these finished quilt tops. Quilt backing is one thing I almost don't count. I wouldn't be able to finish quilts without it so I consider it a necessary cost.
Handy tip: when you finish the quilt top, measure it and write down the measurements. Then, calculate how much backing fabric you need, along with special supplies such as thread or batting, and pin that note to your finished top. This makes it so much easier when you get to the quilt shop.
The first quilt shop I went to had a limited amount of wide backing fabrics to choose from. I really liked this print, but it had more teal and green than I really wanted.
I ended up going to another quilt shop and found this black that is more suitable.
I also ended up with this gray floral for the
Star Storm quilt top I finished in December. It isn't perfect but it will work. Remember, finished is better than perfect.
One 2.75 yard and two 2.5 yard cuts of wide backing fabric.
I also picked up some Dream Poly white for the
Star Storm quilt. I don't want an off-white batting showing through.
At the second shop I grabbed a pair of 24" double-pull purse zippers to make some totes.
The shop where I purchased the black backing seriously challenged my calm with the way they cut the backing. The person at the cutting counter cut both selvages and then ripped until they got to the middle and figured out those rips didn't match up. It's like they had never before cut wide backing. Maybe it was. This is a 4" difference. They cut generously, so I got my 2.5 yards. It's just frustrating.
Fabric purchased in 2020: 7.75 yardsFabric purchased in 2019: 24 yardsTools and supplies (affiliate links):Creative Grids 6.5" x 24.5" RectangleFiskars Rotary CutterFiskars Self Healing Rotary Cutting MatBLACK+DECKER Classic Steam IronGrabbit Magnetic Pin CushionFiskars 8-inch scissorsJuki TL-2010QCheryl Ann's Quilting Design Wall - 72" White
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