Vicki1212

I've just designed my first ever quilt pattern and I am SO excited! My brain is totally frazzled from trying to write out the pattern and I was wondering if there is a way of working out fabric quantities easily? Like maybe an online calculator or something? Or maybe all the experts on this board have some advice

The excitement is amazing and I am trying really hard not to start the project of making it up until I have finished my other 8 WIP's! Maybe I should hand the pattern to my daughter with strict instructions to only let me have it back when my WIP's are all done. Hmmmmm......hard one that!

PaperPrincess

Here's some calculators that should help. You still will need to figure out how many shapes (squares, triangles etc.) you will need and what their finished sizes are.
http://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/Calculators.php

maryb119

I have written patterns too. It is a great feeling to getit on paper. The best feeling of all is to see what someone else made from your pattern! That is a rush!

ManiacQuilter2

Many designers use EQ7, a computer program.

UncleGravy

Congrats, it is a good feeling, and completely awesome when you see someone else make it. Kudos!

Robert Kaufman has a quilter's calc for the iphone (and android I think) that is pretty handy for figuring yardage. Not sure what format your current dimension are in, but that may help.

Snooze2978

I tend to go to EQ7, put the block and/or quilt there and then print out the individual block amounts and then the whole quilt amounts. This way I have an idea to shoot for when I go to search for the fabrics in my stash or fabric store. Plus I print out a pic of the quilt too and keep everything together.

Macybaby

I had that dilemma a time or two - main reason I bought EQ7. I'm still learning how to use it

tessagin

Anxious to see when finished.

Vicki1212

I don't have EQ7 but 'thank you' PaperPrincess, the Pieces to Yardage Area Calculator on the link that you posted is exactly what I was looking for. I have counted all the squares I need and will be putting them through the calculator this afternoon. P.S. I have planned a trip to my LQS on Saturday...........just to see what they have fabric wise Who am I kidding?

Geri B

Good luck with your design plans! Now, looking at your location wow! Tell us More! What does fabric there cost for starters?