One think to keep in mind is that increasing the size of any block pattern is better if you do it in multiples of the original size pattern. For instance, a 6 inch block can more easily be increased to any multiple of 3 because this is the lowest divisible measurement. So 3, 6, 9, 12, 15. 18, etc is good. Going from 6 to 10 creates some really funky cutting measurements. A 4 inch block is easily divided by 2, making possible blocks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, etc. Ironically, if you are changing an 8 inch block, then your sizes would be 4, 8, 12, 16. A 10 inch block would be multiples of 5. Now there are always exceptions to every rule, whether you are quilting or whatever.
Second item. What I like about your pattern is that it is very balanced. If you want to upsize it, making a larger block is the easiest way to do it. The pattern is an 8x8 grid which is 8x6=48" square. If you upsize it to a 9 inch block, that would be 9x8=72 inch square. A queen bed is typically 68x78 inches, so this would just cover the top of the bed. If you upsize the block to 12 inches, then 8x12= 96 inches square. This might be the size you want.
Another option would be to keep the block as a 6 inch block and add another pattern to both the width and the length. You would need a 12x12 grid. So, 12x6=72. Once again, not big enough. Upsizing to 9 inch blocks will give you 9x12= 96. Now you are back to the original grid but could use the 12 inch block and not have to make as many.
I like borders on my quilts, so I would probably make the 9 inch blocks which results in a 72 inch square and add borders to upsize to the size I want.
Last edited by Barb in Louisiana; 02-28-2021 at 02:45 PM.