Nifty little quilting tool
03-07-2011, 03:11 AM
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Has anyone seen the Quilter's Assistant Proportional Scale
from Golden Threads?
Math was never my thing so when I need to resize a pattern it takes me forever. With this tool you line up measurement of the current design size on inner ring with the new size measurement on the outside ring. The percentage of increase or reduction will appear in the window opening so that you can ealisy resize on copy machine or scanner.
I have a book with 501 quilt blocks that I would love to try, but the problem is they are 4" blocks and the pieces are very tiny. I can convert the patterns to an 8" or even 12" block now very easily. Well worth the $6!
http://www.goldenthreads.com/shop/pr...rtional-scale/
from Golden Threads?
Math was never my thing so when I need to resize a pattern it takes me forever. With this tool you line up measurement of the current design size on inner ring with the new size measurement on the outside ring. The percentage of increase or reduction will appear in the window opening so that you can ealisy resize on copy machine or scanner.
I have a book with 501 quilt blocks that I would love to try, but the problem is they are 4" blocks and the pieces are very tiny. I can convert the patterns to an 8" or even 12" block now very easily. Well worth the $6!
http://www.goldenthreads.com/shop/pr...rtional-scale/
03-07-2011, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sewcrafty
03-07-2011, 05:00 AM
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You might also find it cheaper at a graphics supply store.
It is called a proportion wheel or a proportional scale.
It can also be calculated on a computer but the wheel is definitely easier.
Once you set your % you can simply rotate the wheel (I tape the window so it does not inadvertently shift as you rotate it) to see other measurements and what their corresponding reduction (or enlargement) would be.
It is called a proportion wheel or a proportional scale.
It can also be calculated on a computer but the wheel is definitely easier.
Once you set your % you can simply rotate the wheel (I tape the window so it does not inadvertently shift as you rotate it) to see other measurements and what their corresponding reduction (or enlargement) would be.
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