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Iceblossom 04-24-2024 04:22 AM

Good sleuthing, Polkweed!

It is probably good to mention that many places (particularly on line) only cut in 1/4 yard increments. Your local shop may have more flexibility in terms of 1/3 yard cuts (12") or using 8ths (4.5 inches). When in doubt, round up!

Peckish 04-24-2024 08:18 AM

I wonder if it's one of those patterns that have multiple sizes listed within.

bearisgray 04-24-2024 10:04 AM

If using fabrics/prints that have large repeats or require fussy cutting,allow for more yardage.

Some prints do not work well if cut "just anywhere".

KayT 04-24-2024 01:48 PM

Math I follow Carol Thelen on FB, https://quiltnotes.com
 

Originally Posted by MeadowMist (Post 8646053)
I see a pattern for a quilt measuring 84 x84” that I want to make - it’s 7 blocks by 7 blocks for a total of 49 blocks, each block being 12”x12”

I want to make it smaller - 60”x60”, 5 blocks by 5 blocks for a total of 25 blocks.

I’m not sure how much fabric to buy. Since the # of blocks is almost half of the original should I cut the fabric requirements in half and had a bit? For instance if it calls for 2 yards, buy 1 1/8 or maybe 1 1/4? (Gets a little trickier when it calls for odd amounts like 1 2/3.)

And I know it will get even trickier when it comes to actual cutting and figuring out how many squares to cut and hsq’s to make. I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Try this, I follow Carol Thelen on FB, https://quiltnotes.com


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