Thread: EQ 5 Question and/or math-challenged

I didn't reinstall EQ5 on my computer but normally I draw the block whatever size works for me. Then it is just telling the sketchbook what size you want the quilt block to be. Try drawing the block using 1.5" finished strips. Cute quilt. Good Luck

The block uses 4 strips that finish at 2" each, giving you the 8" finished block. To get a 6" block, you would divide 4 strips into 6", giving you 1.5" finished strips. Adding the seam allowance back on you cut 2" strips instead of the 2.5". So the center 4 patch would be four 2" squares. You can construct the rest of the block like a log cabin.

I love this quilt when I saw it and put it on my list for next month. I want to make it in Christmas colors, and figure if I start in January I should be done by next Christmas.

This is why I love EQ so much! Resizing is very simple. I design the block [as the size that the pattern describes] in Work on Block. When working on the Quilt, simply choose Layout at the bottom and set your block size as 6". easy-peasy. When you are going to 'print' your block, select just one of the blocks in your quilt, go to Print, and check Size from Quilt. I, then, always choose Preview ... I don't like to use all that paper and printer ink. It's a cute quilt, be sure to show us when you are done.

I work in EQ7. I draw the block in whatever size I want to, then save it to the sketchbook. Then while still with the block on the worktable, I go to "File", "Print", "Block". In that screen, you have to tell it what size width & Height block you want. Then I preview the print to see if the cutting sizes are reasonable. Next, when designing a quilt, under the Layout tab, you have a choice of what size block you want to use. I type in the size I chose as the Print in the prior step. Note: It doesn't matter the size that it was originally drawn. Go ahead and add all your blocks to your quilt and see if it is the size you want.

When looking at the layout, I don't think that EQ5 will allow you to draw the quilt correctly:
http://weallsew.com/snowflake-quilt-along-week-2/

EQ7 has an option in the layout section when drawing quilts set on point: either using a single corner triangle or have two setting triangles in the corner as with this design.

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

When looking at the layout, I don't think that EQ5 will allow you to draw the quilt correctly...

yes it does, Quilt, New Quilt, On point.

Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

yes it does, Quilt, New Quilt, On point.

I was referring to the sketchbook not the layout. I don't think you have this option Select a Style on EQ5:

Here is the drawing using 6" blocks. I did change the width of the side borders from 5" finished to 4" finished. The size of quilt is 43" by 52"

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

Here is the drawing using 6" blocks. I did change the width of the side borders from 5" finished to 4" finished. The size of quilt is 43" by 52"

the layout you drew is different from the one on the Bernina site http://www.quiltviews.com/free-patte...g-from-bernina and the one in NJ Quilter's original post Christmas Snowflakes from Bernina