Math calculations when downsizing a quilt pattern
04-24-2024, 04:22 AM
#11
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Good sleuthing, Polkweed!
It is probably good to mention that many places (particularly on line) only cut in 1/4 yard increments. Your local shop may have more flexibility in terms of 1/3 yard cuts (12") or using 8ths (4.5 inches). When in doubt, round up!
It is probably good to mention that many places (particularly on line) only cut in 1/4 yard increments. Your local shop may have more flexibility in terms of 1/3 yard cuts (12") or using 8ths (4.5 inches). When in doubt, round up!
04-24-2024, 01:48 PM
#14
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Math I follow Carol Thelen on FB, https://quiltnotes.com
Originally Posted by MeadowMist
I see a pattern for a quilt measuring 84 x84” that I want to make - it’s 7 blocks by 7 blocks for a total of 49 blocks, each block being 12”x12”
I want to make it smaller - 60”x60”, 5 blocks by 5 blocks for a total of 25 blocks.
I’m not sure how much fabric to buy. Since the # of blocks is almost half of the original should I cut the fabric requirements in half and had a bit? For instance if it calls for 2 yards, buy 1 1/8 or maybe 1 1/4? (Gets a little trickier when it calls for odd amounts like 1 2/3.)
And I know it will get even trickier when it comes to actual cutting and figuring out how many squares to cut and hsq’s to make. I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.
I want to make it smaller - 60”x60”, 5 blocks by 5 blocks for a total of 25 blocks.
I’m not sure how much fabric to buy. Since the # of blocks is almost half of the original should I cut the fabric requirements in half and had a bit? For instance if it calls for 2 yards, buy 1 1/8 or maybe 1 1/4? (Gets a little trickier when it calls for odd amounts like 1 2/3.)
And I know it will get even trickier when it comes to actual cutting and figuring out how many squares to cut and hsq’s to make. I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.
