I really like the card trick pattern but can't seem to find the full pattern. I have found sites that show how to make a block, however, I would like to make a queen sized and just can't find the complete pattern that tells how many blocks and yardages needed per size. Thanks.

I'd like to know that too. Only for a king size as well.

Glad to know I am not alone. Still dealing with such a "newbie" feeling especially when looking at some of posted quilts.

I usually measure my bed then take the size of the block (for example 12X12") multiply it plus any shashing I want between the blocks (for example 2") then I figure out how much of a drop I want on the sides and add borders.

Take the finished measurement of the quilt you want to make (say 72" x 96" ) and divide it by the finished measurement of the block (say 12" ) - you would need 6 across and 8 down, for a total of 48 blocks. You can do this for any size quilt. Hope this helps! :)

Thanks. Guess I'm just nervous about doing anything without complete pattern instructions. Was anyone else like that when first starting? Just curious.

Yep! I thought I had to have a pattern for everything and even went by the fabric choices. I trust myself more now.

Maybe I'll get there one day!!!

You could always buy Eleanor Burns book. go to her site www.quiltinaday.com and it will be listed. Real easy to do and all sizes are in the book.

When I first started to quilt, I also needed something to tell me how many blocks, how much fabric, and how to sew everything together. But, after a few quilts, and learning how to use Electric Quilt, I can take any block, make it what ever size I want, and make a quilt as large or as small as I want, with a few clicks of my mouse. Sure, I could do the math, but if I change my mind, and decide I want to add sashing, or alter a border, I can see immediately what those changes would do to the size of my quilt, and know if it would work or if I need to change something else.

I stopped buying patterns after I learned how to use EQ, and I'm learning more and more about the program the more I use it, and can design more complicated quilts if I wanted to. So the savings in patterns alone, to me was worth the cost of the program. Plus, I am addicted to computer programs, if there is one that will make things easier for me, even if it takes some time to learn the program, I would buy the program in a heartbeat. LOL