Originally Posted by ShowMama
Does anyone know if there is a formula for figuring the diagonal measurement of a quilt block? Say, if I make an 8" square 9-patch block, is there a formula that I can use to figure the diagonal measurement from one corner to the opposite corner? Oh, I know I could just make a block and then measure it's diagonal, but was hoping there is some easy method to figure it out on paper. I'm wanting to make a quilt with sashed blocks on point and want it to end up a certain size, but don't exactly know how big to make my blocks and sashing. Any help would be appreciated.
I had the exactly the same problem, but was fortunate at the time to have a 9 year old neighbor boy who told me the answer. He was right, but I don't know how he did it. Unfortunately he has moved away, or I would offer to ask him for you. My quilt ended up being 110 x 112, a perfect fit for me bed. Good luck.