Ltwk

I’ve ended up with 36 12” fence rail blocks and I want to make a full size bed quilt. How can I change from a square to a rectangle? Can I add larger boarders top and bottom where I want extra length? I was also thinking of adding sashing.

cashs_mom

You didn't say what size you want in inches. If you are going for 84" x 90", you could use 5 blocks across by 7 blocks down giving you 60 x 72 and then add boarders so that it's close to 84 x 90. Keeping in mind that you might want different dimensions, you could make more blocks.

Iceblossom

Can do all of the things you mentioned -- is your quilt/project

Depending on the fabrics and thicknesses, a rail fence may or may not react well to being put on point. A setting 5 blocks down x 4 across uses 32 blocks, and would require fabric for the setting triangles. It would (without borders) be roughly 72" x 90".

Lately, I've been putting orphan blocks on the backs of my projects, or I have a lot of leftover fabric from this year's Bonnie Hunter and I am thinking pillow cases/shams...

QuiltE

Yes, you can do it all!
There really are no hard and fast rules.

Consider whether you like what you will get ... if so, then do it!
Good Luck!

cashs_mom

Ooops. I shouldn't try to do math when I'm distracted. That should have been 5 across and 7 down would be 60 x 84. Too much going on right now

Ltwk

Thank you. I like that idea!

Ltwk

Not sure about points either but I’ll consider. I do like the pillow and back for the ‘extra’ blocks. I love the interesting back for sure. Thanks for your ideas!!