Need help with the maths....old brain hurting!
#11
Thankyou so much everyone...am putting new batteries in the calculator and grabbing a fresh sheet of paper.......after breakfast...and coffee...and more coffee. Thanks all...will report back!
#12
Power Poster
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 24,433
Ii would cut all my squares to the next whole size and trim the sewn HST units instead of fighting with the 7/8 measurement.
Example: If you wanted a "finished" 8 inch HST units - cut the squares 9 inches - sew - cut - press - and trim.
I consider myself a fairly accurate sewer - but when I use the X-7/8 inch measurement to cut a square - those HST units almost always end up skimpy. I'd much rather trim off a smidgen than be skimpy!
Example: If you wanted a "finished" 8 inch HST units - cut the squares 9 inches - sew - cut - press - and trim.
I consider myself a fairly accurate sewer - but when I use the X-7/8 inch measurement to cut a square - those HST units almost always end up skimpy. I'd much rather trim off a smidgen than be skimpy!
#13
Super Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,413
I just wanted to point out that there's more than one way to skin a cat. You can make a chevron quilt without having to deal with bias and triangles.
http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2...ithout_30.html
http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2...ithout_30.html
#15
Right then I've sorted out what my problem was. Basically, I was working out my fabric quantity correctly...was delighted to follow all your instructions and realise that my method was the same......however, whilst I worked out my fabric requirements for the 8" chevrons accurately, I actually had inadvertently added my extra fabric requirements for the smaller chevrons........wait for it...........twice! aaaarrrrrgggghhhhhh! And now, after all this self imposed angst and headache I've decided I would prefer to do the larger chevrons as I'll have more room in them for quilting. sigh..always was one for coming at things the long way around! Thanks again everyone; I really appreciate everyones' input and advice.
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