I have a pattern for Patience Corner that I would like to do for a baby quilt but I want to make it bigger so here is the problem MATH I hated it in school and still do....................... It says you can get 12 blocks out of 6 Fat Quarters (blocks finished size 9 inches) I need 25 blocks and do not want to get fat quarters so can someone please convert fat quarters into yardage for me? I will need 6 different colors.

Has anyone done this pattern? Don't know why I just really like it.

Thanks in advance for your help

4 fat quarters are equal to one yard of fabric. They are getting 12 blocks from 6 so that is 1 1/2 yds. For 25 blocks you are going to need 3 yards plus enough fabric for one additional block. I would be buying 3 1/2 yards to be on the safe side.

6 FQ = 1.5 yards = 12 blocks
12 FQ = 3 yards = 24 blocks

So you need a little more than 3 yards for 25 blocks. How much more? I'd go with 2.5 yards just to be safe.

MadQuilter you and I were doing the math at the same time:-)

We be smart cookies!

I know that much but my question is a 1/4 yard is far different than a Fat Quarter. If I got just a 1/4 yard would I still get the correct amout of squares out of it for the blocks?
6 fat quarters= 12 , 9 inch blocks would I get the same out of 6 1/4 yard cuts?

I would say you need 3 1/4 yards. Just to be safe (and make the math easier) I'd bump it up to 3 1/2 yards. Divide that by 6 different fabrics and you'll need about 5/8 of each.

I always err on the side of caution, so I'd probably get 3/4 yard, but that's just me. I'd use the leftovers for binding or another project.

Hope this helps!

You will need to cut 9 1/2 blocks to finish up 9 inches.
You can cut 4 blocks across the width of the fabric.
You will need to purchase 1/3 yd of each fabric in order to get the 9 1/2 inch heighth.
However, with 6 fabrics, that will give you 4x6 blocks for a total of 24 blocks. You still need one more block. Do you have a 9 1/2 inch block from your stash that you can use? Or perhaps a white block in the center with an applique, or a block from the backing fabric.

6 fq's = 1 1/2 yd
so 3 yds would give you 24 blocks-
one more fq would give you enough for 25 blocks plus a little (fudge room)
so 3 1/4yds is all you need

oops double post

Technically, a FQ has the same number of square inches as a conventional/skinny quarter yard of fabric.

A lot depends on the layout of the pieces. Do you have a link to the pattern you want to use?

To answer this part, since you'll need more than half a yard of each fabric, you will have the width you need. It will be like getting two fat quarters of the same fabric. You should be able to manage it so that you can get the 25th block out of the fabric as well.

I would say at least 3 1/4.

I recreated the quilt in EQ with 25 9" blocks and six different fabrics. I'm including the results below. I would still bump up the yardage a little bit, just so you don't get caught short.

Thank You LyndaOh you are great!!!!!

My pleasure!

wow i am impressed

Are these ladies good or what! Good luck!

There is a typo here 3.5 yards to be safe :)

Thanks to all you are a bunch of great people, like I tell new people don't be scared to ask a question, there is tons of knowledge on this board and wonderful people to help.

I like the pattern

Seeee you guys are so awesome - someone asks, you deliver :thumbup: :thumbup:

oops, she meant 3.5 yards to be safe :wink:

Ok here's a REALLY dumb question.... What is EQ? Because that is impressive and I'm making my Christmas list!!!

we sure got a lots of smart people I got lost on the first go around I always buy more in case I MAKE A MISTAKE

EQ is Electric Quilt 7, an awesome program for designing your quilts. Their website is http://www.electricquilt.com - you can check them out there. It's very useful for figuring out yardage if you are changing a pattern or if you are designing your own.

I highly recommend it!

You may also find this link useful - http://search.quiltshops.com/calculator/calculator.htm

I agree that the knowledge here on this board is awesome! I have learned so much reading here. I always feel that the answers are based in reality, not in theory. Thank you to everyone who replies!

Is it just me or does this look like a d9p to anyone else? :-D

That was the diets thing I thought when I looked at it. It's really cute.

Oh my gosh, I am reading this as I just got out of bed and drinking my first cup of coffee. Big, big mistake on my part. Head's still turning!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

If you don't have acccess to an EQ, you can draw it out on a piece of graph paper. Figure the size your will need for each piece. Arrange these on a diagram of a 1/4 yd piece to see if they fit. If it is really close, you will need to allow a little extra in case the fabric does not come off the bolt straight.
Or you could buy 1/2 yard, cut it into FQ's and you will have some to swap or use as a gift.

Just a note to add - If you break it down, you need about 5/8 of a yard of each of 6 fabrics.

You can get 12, 9.5 inch squares from a 1 yard cut of fabric, 24 with 2 yards, plus another 1/3 yard. So 2 1/3 yards total. If your lqs will cut 9.5 to 10 wide 1/4 yard cuts, 2 1/4 would be enough.

4 fatt quarters in a yard.

Here's my breakdown of the Patience Corner block using six fabrics:

Fabric Requirements for 25 9" finished blocks:

Fabric A – 5/8ths yard subcut into five 3-1/2” x WOF strips
Fabric B – 1/3 yard subcut into five 2” x WOF strips
Fabric C - 1/2 yard subcut into three 4-1/2” x WOF strips

Fabric D – 5/8ths yard subcut into five 3-1/2” x WOF strips
Fabric E – 1/3 yard subcut into five 2” x WOF strips
Fabric F - 1/2 yard subcut into three 4-1/2” x WOF strips

Step 1: To make the first two sections of the 9" block, strip piece strips sets of five 3-1/2" x WOF strips of A and five 2" x WOF strips of B. Subcut that into 3-1/2" pieces. You get about 11 pieces 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" from each strip set or fifty-five 3-1/2” x 4-1/2” subblocks.

Step 2: Cut three strips of fabric C 4-1/2" x WOF. Subcut that into 2" by 4-1/2" pieces. You will get about 20 from each strip or 60 total. Sew one C strip to each 3-1/2: x 4-1/2” block from step 1 – each sub-block should look like Unit 1.

Step 3: strip piece strips sets from five 3-1/2" x WOF strips of D and five 2" x WOF strips of E. Sub-cut that into 3-1/2" pieces. You get about 11 pieces 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" from each strip set or fifty-five 3-1/2” x 4-1/2” sub-blocks.

Step 2: Cut three strips 4-1/2" x WOF of fabric F. Sub-cut that into 2" by 4-1/2" pieces. You will get about 20 from each strip or 60 total. Sew one F strip to each 3-1/2: x 4-1/2” block from step 3 – each sub-block should look like Unit 2.

Lots of smart ladies on this board!

A fat quarter comes from dividing a half yard in two, split at the fold in the fabric. That gives you an 18 x 22" piece, instead of 9 x 44" piece, which may not work for what you want to do. Check the pattern to see if you need anything more than say, 8" in width...as most cuts at 1/4 yard are going to be off somewhere.

I'd get 3-3/4 yards (5/8 of a yard of the 6 colors needed). You may end up with little left over, but better than being a little short.

If you were to get 1/4 yard of 6 fabrics, you will probably have to do some piecing to make things work..and still may come up short.

i think your finger missed the key. how about 3.5?? smile...sounds likemy math. lol..