I want to use 3 fabrics in a D9P for a baby quilt, with the finished size being about 40" x 50" (including borders). I can't even figure out how many blocks I'll need, or how much yardage! Is there a link somewhere I can refer to? Or could you wise people know this kind of stuff off the top of your head ...

We need a calculator where you could plug in the size square you want to start with, etc. Say 6" squares; 3 fabrics; finished size = yardage per fabric. Maybe someone with EQ could do it. I guess I'm not much help. Love D9P though!

Just make a couple of sample blocks, different sizes, cut and resew and measure the finished block. 3" patches would give you an 8" nine patch, which would give a 7.5 unfinished D9P block. A layout of 5x6 blocks would be about 35x42, which would still leave room for borders. Adjust up or down if you want bigger or smaller blocks. Maybe :-D :-D

Hi there, this is where I got my inspiration! Hope it helps. http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/07/...le-topper.html

Quilters Cache has some calculations, not sure if they are the ones that can help, but might be worth checking out:

http://www.quilterscache.com/StartQu...iltingtwo.html

Would you like to buy my Fabri Calc. An amazing little tool that can do all of this if you are smart enough to figure it out. !'m not!
It is here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-34531-1.htm