fabric buying MATH help needed
05-18-2011, 01:46 PM
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Are you just looking at square inches??? 1.5 yards (54 inches) of 42" fabric would be 2268 square inches.
2268 square inches of 108 wide fabric would be 21 inches.
So if you are going to use it to piece, you would need a bit over half a yard. I'd go for 3/4 yard.
2268 square inches of 108 wide fabric would be 21 inches.
So if you are going to use it to piece, you would need a bit over half a yard. I'd go for 3/4 yard.
05-18-2011, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Are you just looking at square inches??? 1.5 yards (54 inches) of 42" fabric would be 2268 square inches.
2268 square inches of 108 wide fabric would be 21 inches.
So if you are going to use it to piece, you would need a bit over half a yard. I'd go for 3/4 yard.
2268 square inches of 108 wide fabric would be 21 inches.
So if you are going to use it to piece, you would need a bit over half a yard. I'd go for 3/4 yard.
05-18-2011, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AliKat
Do you just want the actual square inches of material or do you have to accomodate some special cutting for your quilt. Ex: Triangles, squares, rectangles, or others of a certain size?
Just asking.
ali
Just asking.
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