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09-23-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Becky Mc

I know that much but my question is a 1/4 yard is far different than a Fat Quarter. If I got just a 1/4 yard would I still get the correct amout of squares out of it for the blocks?
6 fat quarters= 12 , 9 inch blocks would I get the same out of 6 1/4 yard cuts?

Technically, a FQ has the same number of square inches as a conventional/skinny quarter yard of fabric.

A lot depends on the layout of the pieces. Do you have a link to the pattern you want to use?

09-23-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Becky Mc

To answer this part, since you'll need more than half a yard of each fabric, you will have the width you need. It will be like getting two fat quarters of the same fabric. You should be able to manage it so that you can get the 25th block out of the fabric as well.

09-23-2011, 09:38 AM

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I would say at least 3 1/4.

09-23-2011, 09:52 AM

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I recreated the quilt in EQ with 25 9" blocks and six different fabrics. I'm including the results below. I would still bump up the yardage a little bit, just so you don't get caught short.

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09-23-2011, 10:05 AM

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Becky Mc

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Thank You LyndaOh you are great!!!!!

09-23-2011, 10:12 AM

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My pleasure!

09-23-2011, 10:17 AM

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wow i am impressed

09-23-2011, 10:28 AM

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Doreen

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Are these ladies good or what! Good luck!

09-23-2011, 11:00 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MadQuilter

6 FQ = 1.5 yards = 12 blocks
12 FQ = 3 yards = 24 blocks

So you need a little more than 3 yards for 25 blocks. How much more? I'd go with 2.5 yards just to be safe.

There is a typo here 3.5 yards to be safe :)

09-23-2011, 04:14 PM

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Thanks to all you are a bunch of great people, like I tell new people don't be scared to ask a question, there is tons of knowledge on this board and wonderful people to help.