During a quilting retreat in November, 2022, Jen helped a customer with her quilt backing. She needed a few inches more than the width of the fabric & didn't want to buy 4 yards. Because the fabric print is directional, it wouldn't look right with a horizontal seam.
Here's the solution. Only 2 1/2 yards of fabric!
More information here:
https://www.flynnquilt.com/free-lessons.htm