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aeforsberg 11-08-2017 03:58 PM

Hi...Im new to quilting have a question!
 
Hello!
Well I ordered a quilt kit and it did not come pre cut. The cutting instructions are odd to me that is an example:
From print 1, cut:
2 (5, 10) - 2 7/8" strips, scut into 20 (64, 132) - 2 7/8" squares

So these instructions have these numbers in parentheses what do they mean? There are even some that say (100, 196).

any ideas?
Bear hugs to the one that solves this mystery:o

barny 11-08-2017 04:10 PM

Hello, and welcome from Dallas, Tx. I'm sorry I can't answer your question about quilt kits. I've never ordered one.
It looks like a puzzle. Someone will be one here to answer tho'. Just hang on!

patsan 11-08-2017 04:13 PM

Do you have a picture of the quilt kit you bought?
Welcome from NY!

SusieQOH 11-08-2017 04:24 PM

I wonder if the various numbers refer to which size quilt you are making, i.e lap, twin etc. That's the only thing I can think of.
Welcome to the board

JJBlaine 11-08-2017 04:29 PM

Usually, the instructions in the parenthesis indicate how many pieces you need to cut for different sized quilts. Somewhere in the description the different finished sizes should be listed.

For example, if the directions for your quilt include a lap, twin and queen size, than 2 (5,10) 2-7/8" strips, cut into 20 (64,132) -1-7/8" squares means for a lap size quilt you would cut 2 strips that are 2-7/8 wide, the cut each strip down into 2-7/8" squares.

For a twin-sized quilt, you would need 5 strips, and 64 squares total, and for a queen size, it would be 10 strips, and 132 squares total.

Good luck!

Thumbelina 11-08-2017 04:34 PM

Welcome from NE Ohio.

aeforsberg 11-08-2017 04:34 PM

That makes a much more sense! Thank you! Biggest Bear hug ever to you!

Sheepshed 11-08-2017 06:04 PM

I agree, they are giving # of pieces/strips for three different sizes..... Glad it makes sense now.

cjsews 11-08-2017 06:47 PM

welcome From Tennessee

Mariposa 11-08-2017 07:04 PM

Waving hello from Washington!


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