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Old 04-04-2009, 09:12 AM
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Hi All, I have found fabric calculators that will give me yardage needed for the blocks - but can't find one that will give me blocks plus borders or sashing - anyone know of an online site where I could find this?

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Old 04-04-2009, 09:58 AM
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I saw the fabric calculators at my fabric store. Can't figure out how to use them. No use for me.
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Old 04-04-2009, 10:40 AM
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This one will give you yardage for borders and backing. Just plug your sashing measurements in as rectangles and you'll get the yardage for that as well. http://vrya.net/quilt/classic.php
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Old 04-04-2009, 10:42 AM
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I just buy lots and then I don't have to calculate! LOL :)
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Old 04-04-2009, 11:36 AM
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MerryJ; I have the Quilter's Fabricalc. It does sashing ,borders, blocks; diamonds, ect..... I will sell it to you real cheap. It takes longer to figure out how to use it , than to just figure it in my head. Elaine
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Old 04-04-2009, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Shadow Dancer
I just buy lots and then I don't have to calculate! LOL :)
That is what I do also... LOL so I have a HUGE fabric stash :wink:
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Old 04-04-2009, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Shadow Dancer
I just buy lots and then I don't have to calculate! LOL :)

Me Too!!!
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Old 04-04-2009, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Shadow Dancer
I just buy lots and then I don't have to calculate! LOL :)
Love that answer Shadow. That's how we build our stash.
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Originally Posted by Shadow Dancer
I just buy lots and then I don't have to calculate! LOL :)

I have one and have had for a couple of years don't know how to use it so I agree with Shadow that way I know I have enought and then some. LOL
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Old 04-04-2009, 03:47 PM
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I suppose I am lucky. As drafter by trade (in a previous life) I calculate the fabric needs and add a yard or two. lol
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