Background Yardage Requirements

[Marie B.]

If choosing our own fabrics, how much is required for the background? Will the fabric requirements be posted for the entire quilt?

[Barbara B.]

If choosing our own fabrics, how much is required for the background? Will the fabric requirements be posted for the entire quilt?

The pattern calls for 5.25 yards--I bought 6 yards.

Yes, all the fabric amounts are listed in the INTRODUCTION. Find it under LEARN.

[Marie B.]

Thank you Barbara!

[Shirlett P.]

My kit only included 5 yds. of the background fabric. How can I get the missing 1/4 yd.?

[sechai]

Will it be possible to buy the background fabric from TQS separately from the 2023 BOM kit, for those of us who already have a stash sufficient for the other fabrics?

[Barbara B.]

Not currently. That might change based on demand.

[Grma46]

I ordered the kit but I did not see the backing fabric shown. Will that fabric be available?

[Barbara B.]

I ordered the kit but I did not see the backing fabric shown. Will that fabric be available?

They are working on getting the ladybug backing fabric also. Stay tuned for updates on that.

[Jean T.]

If you don't purchase the kit backing, how much backing fabric do you need?

[Patricia S.]

Would like to know the finished size of this quilt?

[Barbara B.]

Would like to know the finished size of this quilt?

The top is 70” square finished.

[Carol G.]

It is so tempting to try this BOM. I'm very much into brights right now. But I am a beginner when it comes to applique.

[Barbara B.]

You can do it and you will learn a lot.

[Barbara B.]

If you don't purchase the kit backing, how much backing fabric do you need?

The quilt top is 70" square. If buying 90" wide backing fabric, I would get 2.5 yards. If buying 45" wide fabric, double that.

[Barbara B.]

The quilt top is 70" square. If buying 90" wide backing fabric, I would get 2.5 yards. If buying 45" wide fabric, double that.

I want to CLARIFY this answer--the BACKING takes about 5 yards of 44" wide fabric If using 90" or wider backing fabric, 2.5 yards would do it.

The BACKGROUND FABRIC for the quilt TOP calls for 5.25 yards. I bought 6 yards of my choice to start testing the pattern in September.

Just want to make sure we are on the same page.

[Barbara B.]

My kit only included 5 yds. of the background fabric. How can I get the missing 1/4 yd.?

Contact Customer Service.

[Shirlett P.]

Where do I find customer service? Is that the same as posting a ticket? Thanks for your help!

[Barbara B.]

Where do I find customer service? Is that the same as posting a ticket? Thanks for your help!

[email protected] or Call the phone number at the bottom of each page: 925-203-5612

[Shirlett P.]

Barbara, I really appreciate your responses because after calling, sending an email and posting 2 tickets, the only response I’ve received was from Brandi about the green fabric for the stems which I’d already received, hadn’t even mentioned in my messages and nothing regarding my background shortage.
I’m trying to be patient, I’m sure I’m not the only person with an issue, but since the background fabric can’t be found anywhere else, I am nervous to begin cutting when I’m 1/4 yd short of the pattern requirements and you mentioned you used 6 yds.
You did such a fine job leading us through Color My World I thought I’d try appliqué, but this is the first time I’ve purchased the kit…and probably the last time, for $249 dollars I could have bought more than 13 yards.
Thanks for your help!!

[Barbara B.]

Customer service is working on your issue. If you only have 5 yards background, that is still enough. I was asked to check my kit and did, finding it complete. Please be patient a bit longer. You will get a response soon.
Because I am curious, did you pre-wash the background fabric before measuring? And did you measure a couple times?

[Shirlett P.]

Yes I did measure multiple times and it’s just an inch over 5 yds. straight out of the bag. And then I measured all the other pieces, I’d never had a kit that gave you just inches to work with.
The response I got from John was that I’d “have to cut a little more carefully”, which in my opinion is poor customer service, I paid the same price as everyone else but I should make it work with less. He also explained the expenses they added to the fabric kit, including $20 for shipping the kit, $5 for shipping the membership gifts, etc.,
Thank you for your help Barbara, you are a very supportive teacher!