Originally Posted by LaurieJane
I found a picture of the Jelly Donut pattern online, and the picture looks like there are 34 blocks - 4 columns of 5 blocks (20), and 3 columns of 4 (12) for a total of 32 full size blocks. It looks like the 3 columns each have a 1/2 block on the top and bottom, so that would mean you would make 3 blocks, and cut them in half so you have 6 - 1/2 size blocks. . . and therefore a total of 35 blocks.
Now that it's daylight, and I'm awake, I came back to revisit this.
My comment was based on the layout on your bed - so it makes quasi -sense in relation to that.
However, when I looked at the pattern this morning,
http://www.gfcquilting.com/jelly-donuts.html which I should have done last night, and redid it in EQ), I think Laurie's right - the pattern writer (because ultimately it's her final call) screwed-up.
It's the only way to get to the 56x76 measurements (including the 2" and 6" borders) with 6"x12" rectangles.
Mind you, there is still the issue of the missing seam allowances for those 6 "half" blocks. But even if you did it by measuring the 6.5", that would only get you to 38 blocks. But, apparently the SA's just get ignored. :roll:
So you've got three choices :
A: make another 5 blocks so you can add two columns to the top (as pictured in the pattern diagram). That would bring the measurements to 54" x60" (excl borders) - you don't have to put the wide borders in the picture. You can even eliminate it completely if you wanted.
B:If you're not shooting for a particular size, put the extra 5 blocks on the back. You're going have to piece fabric for the back anyway (unless you're using wide backing).
C: Just add the extra 5 blocks on as another column and make the top asymmetrical
My choice would be A (if you have extra fabric) or B (if you don't).
Again, those batiks are so gorgeous, any of the choices will look spectacular.
Sorry for the earlier confusion.
Note to self - proofread everything if writing at 5AM.