Originally Posted by GramMER
OK, somebody clue me in and help me find a source of computer programs that will calculate block size, strip width, yardage or or whatever... There probably is a program that could be downloaded if I just knew where to look.
One of my little granddaughters used to have a math game that used quilt blocks as the visual logic training. She absolutely loved testing blocks for size and shape. At the time I thought that was something I probably should have had. She could change colors, block sizes and experiment to her heart's content.
Am I on the right trail??? 8)
GramMER
Quilt 1-2-3 appears to do all that, but i don't think you can draw your own blocks. it comes with 500 blocks. doesn't seem to import additional block libraries. not bad for the price ($40), though. i tested it once. the only reason i didn't buy it was the inability to draw my own. you can test it free for up to 30 days.
http://www.quiltpro.com/go.php?id=123Quilt
The description of Quilt-Pro doesn't say it estimates fabric requirements. However, it's from the same company and costs $100, so surely it must. sounds as though you can draw your own blocks.
http://www.quiltpro.com/go.php?id=qp5
Quilt Soft ($50) has all the bells and whistles
http://www.quiltsoft.com/winsoftw.html
PC Quilt ($50) looks pretty good for the price. you can download a demonstration copy. i've looked at this before but can't remember whether i liked it or not.
http://www.pcquilt.com/MoreInfo.htm
Electric Quilt (between $80 and $150, depending on the version you buy) does everything except rake the yard. not as easy to learn as they say it is, but i'm having tons of fun with it. i can also say without hesitation that their customer support is fantastic!
http://www.electricquilt.com/