Calculating yardage for quilt pattern
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Calculating yardage for quilt pattern
Is there a software program or a calculator that can help me figure out yardage for a pattern I've drawn for a quilt I want to make? I have 1 yd each of 5 different fabrics. Thanks, Stitch124
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Often I will draw it out on graph paper. That way I know sizes of pieces that make up each block. Then I can figure out best way to cut those shapes for both ease of cutting and best use of fabric. Because I've usually done some of the same shapes before, I can go back in my notebook for how many of that size will be in a WOF strip. Then can figure number of strips needed.
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Mostly I draw it out on graph paper, unless it's very easy, such as squares.
Then I use my brain and paper and pencil to calculate, sometimes using calculator .
Funny thing is, my son bought me a quilt calculator and I hardly ever use it!
Then I use my brain and paper and pencil to calculate, sometimes using calculator .
Funny thing is, my son bought me a quilt calculator and I hardly ever use it!
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