Crazy Quilt
07-14-2010, 12:52 PM
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My mom used to make quilts she called crazy quilts. She used all different types of fabrics and colors. Some were all the same size squares and others had squares-rectangles-triangles and any other shape that she could make work. The quilt did not have a border, the squares ran out to each side and bottom. Well I am going to try to make one with squares. Is there any formula that I need to make a quilt like this ie. size of squares etc. How do I determine the number of squares needed to make a twin/full/queen size quilt? I know but I am thinking this is going to be very difficult but maybe not. Can anybody help me with this. Thanks Carole
07-14-2010, 12:54 PM
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Some people start by making crumb blocks - do a search for more details -
And then keep on making them until they have enough.
It's kind of in the category of eating an elephant - if one should ever want to do so - one bite (square) at a time
And then keep on making them until they have enough.
It's kind of in the category of eating an elephant - if one should ever want to do so - one bite (square) at a time
07-14-2010, 12:59 PM
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The formula I use most times when making a quilt top without a pattern is ; I make a bunch of squares put them up on the wall, it it's too small I make more, it I have too many I use them on the backing, or make another quilt top.
Really, There is a 'standard' size to a twin, double, etc.. if you search for mattress size, you'll come up with it, then decide how far over the edge you want your quilt to hang, that's your top size. Divide that by a block size, say 6 inch, and that's how many blocks you need. Easy, don't forget to show us a pic when it's done!
Really, There is a 'standard' size to a twin, double, etc.. if you search for mattress size, you'll come up with it, then decide how far over the edge you want your quilt to hang, that's your top size. Divide that by a block size, say 6 inch, and that's how many blocks you need. Easy, don't forget to show us a pic when it's done!
07-14-2010, 01:46 PM
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Decide on block size. I like to work with even numbers so let's say 10 inches. Then do the math. 10 x [#blocks] = size
EXAMPLE
10 x 5 = 50 inches
10 x 7 = 70 inches
Don't to forget to add seam allowances so your finished size is 10 inches. The size before piecing them together would be 10-1/2 inches. Need it wider or longer, add more blocks.
Hope this helps.
EXAMPLE
10 x 5 = 50 inches
10 x 7 = 70 inches
Don't to forget to add seam allowances so your finished size is 10 inches. The size before piecing them together would be 10-1/2 inches. Need it wider or longer, add more blocks.
Hope this helps.
07-14-2010, 02:28 PM
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I used google's image search to find these crazy quilts pictures.
If you find a quilt similar to the variations of block sizes that you want, you can sketch it out on graph paper to help with the size of your blocks and how many you will need.
To figure out how large you want the quilt to be, maybe measure the bed you want it to fit? Not all mattresses are the same depth.
http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl...=&oq=&gs_rfai=
If you find a quilt similar to the variations of block sizes that you want, you can sketch it out on graph paper to help with the size of your blocks and how many you will need.
To figure out how large you want the quilt to be, maybe measure the bed you want it to fit? Not all mattresses are the same depth.
http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl...=&oq=&gs_rfai=
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