Originally Posted by wraez
Katrine.... yes, 'Glaze over' is exactly what I do! Thanks for understanding.
OK, I will do as you say about being prepared to start.
Now quick question... until I get the book in front of me (from the library), how much yardage of fabric do you recommend? Oh, not for a huge quilt but maybe a large wall hanging? I don't think I have enough yardage of one appropriate fabric right now and will need to go shopping. oh shame.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
Sue, you would need 6 patterns repeats. Measure the pattern repeat along the selvedge edge. I usually then round up with say another half yard at least to give me some extra - you might want to use a bit of the original print on the back or in a border. Fabric patterns are normally in increments of 4". I usually use something with at least a 16 inch repeat - the smaller prints do not give such interesting kaleidoscopes. The subject of this thread was 16" and the hanging is about 49" square with borders - think I had 3 or 4 blocks spare. So you would have needed 6 x 16" = 2.6 yards (I bought 3 metres).
The bigger the repeat the more blocks you will get.
My "Pirouettes" OBW was 24" and there was enough for 2 hangings, or a one larger quilt.
You will read all this advice in the book and more.
There is no waste in cutting either.
One thing - you say you don't have enough yardage of a suitable fabric now at home - which may be already washed.
Do not prewash your fabric for this technique! You will have trouble lining up the repeats.
Have fun shopping!!