Reduce Labyrinth Walk
 

I bought the Labyrinth Walk pattern and fabric to make it but I'd like to do it as a throw. The pattern is for a queen. Has anyone reduced it or know how to? I do not have EQ. Engineer hubby resized it by calculations and formulas but I can not cut to the 32nd of an inch. :( It is not the kind of pattern that blocks can be removed from as it is only 9 large blocks and they are all part of the design. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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That quilt is on my bucket list. I think the theory for reducing but keeping all the same blocks is to calculate the percentage you want it to be and multiply that percentage by each number on the pattern.

example.... if the blocks measure 24 inches finished and you want to reduce it. Figure out what size you want the block. Easiest is to make both of them divided by either 8 or 3. If you make the blocks 16", then you would reduce the measurements by 1/3. 24 x .333 = 7.992 24-8 (you round up the 7.9) gives you a 16 inch block. Or you could just multiply 24 x .667 = 16.008" finished. If you do decide to reinvent all your pattern numbers, I would use those numbers to cut paper to the sizes you think they should be, less the 1/4" stitching on all the sides and tape it together to see if it will fit. This way you can make any corrections prior to starting the quilt. If you use colored paper, you will be able to see the pattern emerging.

After looking at the pattern again...you are going to have a heck of a time with some of the smaller lines. I would think about making it a 2x2 block square and adding extra borders if needed to get you to the size you wanted. This is one where it was made 2x3 blocks, probably to fit a twin/full https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt...yfp-t-252&fp=1

What would be the size if you eliminate one row at the bottom. You could do the changes and make a smaller border. This would be a complicated pattern for EQ to handle.

remember... when changing the size, you have to subtract the seam allowance first, then figure the percentage, then add the seam allowances back. good luck.

Thanks for mentioning this. I have gotten so use to using EQ7 to recalculate block size that I forget about deducting the seam allowance first.

They way i do any block i'm figuring out (don't buy patterns myself) is with graph paper. Get yourself a book of graph paper ( 1/4" grid is usually easiest to work with) and some colored pencils and duplicate one of the squares (noting the individual pieces in different colors) on the graph paper. Then YOU decide what size each of the graph paper grids squares are for your quilt ..... say you decide each one represents 2 inches.... that will give you your finished sizes for each individual piece - add your quarter inch and you have your pattern piece sizes....which you can then make yourself.
Best of luck.

The pattern is for 84"x84", which is too small for a queen bed IMHO. What size do you want it to be? As you've already discovered, changing the size for this quilt will be much harder than usual. If hubby remembered the seam allowance subtraction requirement, I think I would just go with his calculations, measuring as closely as possible to the 1/32nd inch. With each unit that you assemble, check against what hubby calculates that unit should measure. I also have the pattern, and I also would like to make it smaller, but probably as a wall hanging rather than a throw. That is if I ever get around to it...

I wonder how hard it would be to make it a true labyrinth. As far as I could tell, all the paths dead- ended.

There are a few spots on this quilt (in the pattern) where the lines aren't right. It bugs me every time someone makes this quilt but nobody else ever mentions it so I wonder if it's just me? Do you guys see the weird spots?

It still looks neat in the pattern and even cooler as a quilt, but my eyes are immediately drawn to the weird areas whenever I see one in person.

Since math and I aren't friends, I'd probably just cut my losses and buy a new pattern that's throw size. Call it paying for someone else's time and get on with the fun stuff--and to heck with the 1/32 of an inch headache!

I can't imagine torturing myself with something as exacting as that. I'm with zozee, find a different pattern.

Went to website...oh my!...then went to pdf for corrections...looked at all the many, many different size pieces....ah, no thanks, want to keep what little sanity I have left.....but for those who have are, or will do, my hat is off to you...it is a very intriguing pattern...oh, btw, I looked for the odd things that drive someone here over the edge(sorry forgot who), couldn't see what it was...point out please, thanks

Also I agree with spruce on resizing to that obscure fraction....no way! Jmho

You could make it four by four.

I am excited to do this pattern, but a bit scared to start it. Once I decide on the method the doing will be easier. Thanks for all the input.

I'm glad you mentioned this, as it is a quirk that is very unsettling. I believe to make a new Labyrinth quilt sized perfectly for a baby quilt and for a Throw would be a good challenge. It could be a true maze so that the mouse can escape without going crazy... and it would be more calming to the eye. I hope to see your completed work, susananne, I'll be watching.

I think you could go with 4 or 6 blocks and still have the labyrinth effect. I made this quilt and didn't find it so hard as long as I put all my cut pieces in separate baggies, labeled, was careful to sew my seams exactly a scant 1/4" and pressed very carefully. The cutting process did take almost as long as the piecing. It was worth it just for the wow factor I get from everybody who sees it. And be sure to get the pattern corrections from the designer's website.

Yes, that bothered me about this pattern too. So I created my own labyrinth, with a true path through the quilt. It's not that difficult, but it was very time consuming.

Personally, I would just make it 2x2 blocks. That would give you a 56" square quilt. And since there is no path through the labyrinth anyway, you don't lose anything (in my opinion) by making it smaller.

I think four blocks, 2x2 is your best bet, too. If you use the two upper left blocks, and the lower two right blocks, you would only have to tweak the outer white edge & corner shadings on the lower left & upper right.

I decided to go with the 2x2 format on this. Here are some pictures of the end result. Had some left over fabric so I made a fun back.[ATTACH=CONFIG]557313[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]557314[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]557312[/ATTACH]

Oh WOW....Very pretty!!!! You did a great job!

I just got mine done. Didn't know there was a page of the errors, found them on my own and fixed the pattern I have. I added to mine to make it king size and it looks good. I like the one here that is 2x2.