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    Old 10-13-2011, 03:53 AM
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    Everyone here seems to know where to locate information or can offer the answers to questions soooooooooo'
    My question is if you set squares on point how would you figure the finished width, I am trying to adjust a pattern to fit the measurements I need and do not know how I should figure for setting them on point.....TIA
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    I woul;d use 6 1/2 or 8 1/2 squares.
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    Old 10-13-2011, 04:03 AM
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    Originally Posted by Darlene
    I woul;d use 6 1/2 or 8 1/2 squares.
    I agree then measure diagonally to see what it would measure then multiple how many blocks you'll use add border measurements to figure the whole width or length of quilt.
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    Old 10-13-2011, 04:04 AM
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    You multiply the FINISHED size of the block by 1.414 to get the FINISHED width of the block when on point.

    An 8" FINISHED block on point will be ~11.3" across (the measurement of the FINISHED diagonal).

    If you have created a design where you want six on-point blocks/squares that are ~10" across (because you want a 60" wide top), you would reverse the formula:

    10" divided by 1.414 = 7.07" (and round up or down),
    THEN add the seam allowance to cut the squares.
    For blocks, I'd want them to be the 7" (or 7.125" or 7.25", depending on how you round) FINISHED.
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    Old 10-13-2011, 04:06 AM
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    Originally Posted by Darlene
    I woul;d use 6 1/2 or 8 1/2 squares.
    They actually will be 6.5 or 8.5 but I am figuring for finished to get the inches finished I am hoping to get !
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    Old 10-13-2011, 04:07 AM
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    Same subject ... another thread ... might have some extra info for you
    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-159919-1.htm
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    Old 10-13-2011, 04:11 AM
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    Without sashing

    6" square block on point diagonal size would be 8 1/2"

    8" square block on point diagonal size would be 11 5/16"
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    Old 10-13-2011, 04:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by stitchengramie
    Without sashing

    6" square block on point diagonal size would be 8 1/2"

    8" square block on point diagonal size would be 11 5/16"
    Thanks.....
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    Old 10-13-2011, 06:03 AM
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    Working backwards:

    How wide is the quilt?
    How many blocks do you want?
    Divide width by number of blocks = approximate diagonal you will need.

    Which block is closest to the result?
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    OK - geometry saves the day again!! If you want the diagonal measurement, use the following formula:

    A-squared + B-squared = c-squared
    where A and B are the short sides of a triangle and C is the long diagonal side of the triangle.

    So, in this case for 6" squares on point, the width would be calculated as: 6x6 + 6x6 = 72. The square root of 72 is 8.48528137. The width could be rounded up to 8.5.

    You can get the square root on a calculator that has a square root button. Enter 72, then press the square root button which looks like √ or just google "square root of 72". It will give you the answer.
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