Originally Posted by irishrose
I am talking about increasing the size of a Drunkard's Path block. I will check to see if the seam allowance is included. I need to decrease a pattern for FMQ, too, but that's pretty straight forward and doesn't need to be exact.
These are just two random samples I found to show the difference in the templates.
Also, different methods for piecing the DP. Both equally valid - play around to see which you like best.
Example 1:
http://www.quilterscache.com/D/drunk...atemaking.html
There are no seam allowance on these templates.
To get from a 6"FINISHED to 12"FINISHED block, enlarge on the copier, and THEN add the 1/4" all around on both pieces.
Each DP block is only one quarter of larger block. Obviously, if you did the 4patch again after you enlarged it, then you'd have a 24" block.
Instructions for piecing:-
http://www.quilterscache.com/D/DrunkardsPathBlock.html
Example 2:
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/qb/505_templates.pdf
It takes a while for the .pdf to open.
These templates have the seam allowances. So to increase the size from 3.5" UNFINISHED blocks to 6.5" UNFINISHED blocks, you can
enlarge them on the copier, but then have to trim down the seam allowances to 1/4" before you use them to cut fabric (because the s.a. will also double in size when you enlarge the whole template).
Instructions for piecing -
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/qb/pa...505/index.html
Uses a bit more pins than I do, but not a bad idea to start that way until you get the hang of it.
As for the FMQ designs, you just need to see what size motifs look good in the space you have. Much easier. ;-)