Originally Posted by catmcclure
Originally Posted by quiltin amma
I have 5+ yards each of 2 fabrics that I would like to use for a 2 color quilt--how can I get the biggest "bang for my buck" and get the biggest quilt possible? I can use other fabric for the backing. Would love to be able to get a full/queen top if possible--What pattern would you use?
A king (105 square) bento box (15" blocks) would need 12 yards of fabric - 6 of each. (You need 49 15" blocks and it requires 1 fat eighth of each color per block.)
The more pieces in a block and the smaller the units of each block, the more fabric you lose in seam allowances. The potato chip quilt actually is one of the better patterns for using less fabric.
I've not heard of "potato chip" quilt....I'm curious and will look it up.