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Subtract 1/2. Divide that by 2 and then add 1/2 back.
I think My 3" from 6" still came out 4" instead of 3 1/2" ;-) |
If you just count the 1/4" squares and add 1/2" for seams, you can get the size, even if the lines themselves are a little off.
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Originally Posted by Yooper32
I am not even jumping in this mud puddle.
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I can't do this at all. When I need to figure out a block size I call up my sister and she does it for me!! Good luck.
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Originally Posted by calano1
Originally Posted by Yooper32
I am not even jumping in this mud puddle.
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I just found this webpage on resizing blocks: http://www.theappliquesociety.org/ju...now-you-know/.
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12 by 12 inch block is 144 sq in block 6 by 6 inch block 36 square inches. 36times 4 equals 144. What you need to do is divide the design by 4 although you only are making 1/2 the length. I know this sounds confusing but it does work. I try to work the geometry out on graph paper before I remake a block.
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Originally Posted by GingerK
Get out the graph paper and draw it out as a finished 6" block. Then measure the individual pieces and add your 1/4" seam allowances. Over the years I have found that true quarter inch graph paper is my best friend in the sewing room--well that and my seam ripper!
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find a quilt w/ templates and enlarge them at staples.
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I think it is beautiful just like that. If you had not said that you were trying for some other look I would have thought you designed it to look just like this. Sometimes "different" is more interesting and beautiful.
Originally Posted by sarahrachel
Oh I totally agree! me and algebra got along great most days, but basic math, not so much! I wanted to make a miller's crossing quilt, but I wanted 12 inch blocks, not 6 inch blocks, so instead of googling it to find the correct measurements, I just double everything. NOPE!! All my 9P on point pieces don't have points, and my pinwheel blocks have little borders on them. Good luck though, you may get it!
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