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Sooo, I did a search here and just want to make sure i am thinking correctly. Would really appreciate the help.
I have a big book with blocks in it. They are all 9 inch blocks. i want to make them 12 inch blocks. So my thinking is that if I add 25% to the measurement of each piece for a block, then it should sew out to 12 inch instead of 9 inch. Is this right?? |
It depends on the block, can you post a picture or a link for us?
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don't think so :cry:
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BLOCK SIZE WANTED (divided by) CURRENT BLOCK SIZE = PERCENT TO ENLARGE OR REDUCE
Example: To enlarge: Size you want = 12" and Current size = 4" 12/4=3 (answer times 100 = 300%) To reduce: Size you want = 7" and Current size = 12" 7/12=.58 (answer times 100 = 58%) |
I haven't picked out a specific one. I am in the boomerang swap and was just trying to find something different. I think i will probably just use quilter's cache. it has a ton of stuff on it.
All the math makes my brain tired. LOL Thanks for the fast answers! |
Oh, the book is Marsha McCloskey's Block Party.
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Where just multiplying by x amount gets tricky is with the seam allowances.
If just multiplying the "finished" part of the piece by x and adding 1/4 inch seam allowances to that, it should work out ok. |
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Thank you so much for the websites.
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Originally Posted by knlsmith
Sooo, I did a search here and just want to make sure i am thinking correctly. Would really appreciate the help.
I have a big book with blocks in it. They are all 9 inch blocks. i want to make them 12 inch blocks. So my thinking is that if I add 25% to the measurement of each piece for a block, then it should sew out to 12 inch instead of 9 inch. Is this right?? BUT he says make sure you measure after you print because you are going from an odd measurement to an even measurement. Don't forget your 1/4 in seam allowances!! I hate math too. He's my "go to" guy for math.. :lol: Faith :XD: |
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