Yes. i already made 20 nd cut them into fourth which gave me 7" blocks. I am trying to figure out how many I need to make a single bed quilt. According to the pattern I have, it takes 160 5" squares (total) made up into 9" blocks, cut into fourth. But I cannot come up with the same thing. 160 original 5"squared do not make a single bed cover.

Am I wrong? Gilla

Here is a tutorial.....

http://www.psiquilt.com/2009/03/disa...ial-super.html

I think 160 isn't right, since that's not divisible into 9...

So, let's say you used 162, since that does divide into 9.

If you did a normal 9-patch block (pretend no cutting yet!), you would get 18 9-patch blocks, right? And each 9-patch would be around 14". So then laying them out 3x6, the quilt is 42" x 84" (a weird layout, sure, but the best I would do with 18 9patches). So other then needing an extra row, I think that's pretty good.

I would suggest making 24-25 normal 9-patch blocks (gives you a final arrangement of 4x6 9-patches or 5x5 = 216-225 charm squares). Before they get cut, that gives you a quilt size of around 56" x 84" or 70"x70". After the 9-patches are cut and reassembled, you'll get in the range of 53" x 81" or 67"x67" (rough math), both of which are reasonable sizes.

So if you work in the range of 24ish regular 9patch blocks, you'll get a decent quilt size. I think what might help you is to reassemble the blocks into new 9patches... might help you wrap your brain around the size easier :D

*Looks at the links* oh, I see how it ends up. I was just going to reassemble them into normal 9patch layout, with different colors, rather then rotate...

My math should still work. 24ish starting 9patches :D

This is a very nice site. I know how to make the 9 patch. I know how to cut them up. I am trying to figure out how many I need. I bought 6 - 5'x 40 Charm packs and as it looks now, I don't have enough to finish that quilt.

Thanks! That makes more sense to me. I am reading from the back of the booklet. Queen size: 5 Print squares - 160; 5 Print Squares (optional border) 84; 1st border 7/8 yard, 2nd border 2 3/4 yard, size 90 by 106". No way is that going to happen with 160 5" squares. Even when adding the 84 squares as border, I can't see it.
Anyway, that is why I am so confused.

I've already decided to make up the rest of the squares and see where I'll wind up. Originally I had planned to use the extras for pillow or something. Iam tempted to call them and ask them to translate this for me.
Gilla

Yeah, I don't know how they're coming up with 160. Maybe they meant 260? One way to tell is to make up the 9patches, lay them out, and then you'll lose a few inches when you cut and reassemble. So if your quilt is the right size with the normal 9patches, it will be slightly smaller but still just about the right size after it's reassembled. The good news is that you have a lot of charm squares, so you can increase to get a big quilt.

I've done some quilts that turn out just tiny! So I just keep adding more blocks until it's a normal person size :mrgreen:

I'm excited to see pictures when you're finished!