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Originally Posted by laurac
(Post 8194258)
So many patterns seem to be random sizes.
There are many different ways to enlarge or shrink a quilt. As you said, you can add or subtract borders and/or rows of blocks. You can also resize the blocks, and there is a formula for this. Ready? To enlarge: Divide the size of the block you want by the size you have. For instance, if you want a 12" block, but it is 9", 12 divided by 9 = 1.33. Photocopy the block pattern and enlarge it by 133%, and you will get a 12" block. To reduce: Divide the size of the block you have by the size you want. For instance, if you want a 9" block but it's 12", 9 divided by 12 is .75. Photocopy the block pattern and reduce it by 75%, and you will get a 9" block. If you can't remember this formula, just remember divide one block size by the other. If the number is greater than 1, such as the 1.33 in my example above, you will be enlarging. If it's smaller than 1, such as .75, you will be reducing. |
Wow, thanks for that info.
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Originally Posted by Peckish
(Post 8194385)
Yes, I think because a lot of designers are creating around a design, and not a size.
There are many different ways to enlarge or shrink a quilt. As you said, you can add or subtract borders and/or rows of blocks. You can also resize the blocks, and there is a formula for this. Ready? To enlarge: Divide the size of the block you want by the size you have. For instance, if you want a 12" block, but it is 9", 12 divided by 9 = 1.33. Photocopy the block pattern and enlarge it by 133%, and you will get a 12" block. To reduce: Divide the size of the block you have by the size you want. For instance, if you want a 9" block but it's 12", 9 divided by 12 is .75. Photocopy the block pattern and reduce it by 75%, and you will get a 9" block. If you can't remember this formula, just remember divide one block size by the other. If the number is greater than 1, such as the 1.33 in my example above, you will be enlarging. If it's smaller than 1, such as .75, you will be reducing. |
I just adjust the pattern to the size I want it to finish out. Just worked on one using EQ8, added another verticle row to make it wider. My baby quilts are usually oversized lap quilts as I want them to be able to use them as they grow up. My lap quilts are oversized as I want them to be able to come up to your chin and cover your feet with extra leftover. Never know if you end up sharing the quilt. For the beds I check the size of the bed, how much I need to have it hang over, how much from the ground up.
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Laura’s - I totally agree! And if I want to make it larger, it throws things off in the pieced borders, And how much extra fabric do I need??
Peckish - fantastic info! Thanks for sharing |
Peckish, thank you for the formula for enlarging and reducing.
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This is why I love Electric Quilt! To change anything about any project.
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Originally Posted by laurac
(Post 8194258)
I admit, I am confused. So many patterns seem to be random sizes. I like to quilt queen size but most patterns are not queen sized. Sometimes I can figure out how many rows of blocks to add, borders to add or size differently.
Is this not an issue for anyone else? I have been wondering this very thing since I started quilting! Mattresses come in standard sizes so why are patterns so "in-between" when it comes to measuements? Bigger than a double bed but smaller than a queen. I do understand that my having a "deep" mattress makes me want extra in the border areas to cover completely. |
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