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Originally Posted by sharon b
So doing it that way how big is the block ? Maybe I should be seeing it and am missing it :oops:
2.5 squares = 4.5" four patch ... would need strips 4.5" + 2.5" strip (to go around the four patch) = 7" strips .... the pieces you would need for the beginning square and border strip would be <computer whirring> .... 9.5" ... finished block would be 8" (8.5" unfinished) 3" square = 5.5" four patch ... add 3" strips which would be 8.5" long ... for each of four colors in the block, you would cut strips 3" x 11.5" (sub-cut into two pieces one is three inches, the other is 8.5"... finished block would be 10" (10.5" unfinished) 3.5" square = 6.5" four patch ... so, you need to add 6.5 to 3.5 for the strips that equal ten inches (around the four patch) ... for each of the four colors in the block, you would cut strips that are 3" x 13.5" .... finished block would be 12" (12.5" unfinished) LOL can't tell I like this pattern a LOT, can you? <wave> |
I think I need to do the 1.5" again ... 1.5 + 1.5, sewn together is actually 2.5" (not three) ... so, then you would cut a strip that is 2.5 + 1.5 which equals ... 4" unfinished strip for the borders ...
the complete strip you need to have for the border strip and the square would be: .... 4 + 1.5" = 5.5" .... I think I may be making this too hard ... but, because of the partial seaming ... it still works out to 5.5 + 1.5 = 6 inch finished (6.5" unfinished) ... <wave> |
Fun, fun, fun! I like it.
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So cool!!!!!! Reminds me of a puzzle :D
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
So cool!!!!!! Reminds me of a puzzle :D
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Originally Posted by omak
Originally Posted by sharon b
So doing it that way how big is the block ? Maybe I should be seeing it and am missing it :oops:
2.5 squares = 4.5" four patch ... would need strips 4.5" + 2.5" strip (to go around the four patch) = 7" strips .... the pieces you would need for the beginning square and border strip would be <computer whirring> .... 9.5" ... finished block would be 8" (8.5" unfinished) 3" square = 5.5" four patch ... add 3" strips which would be 8.5" long ... for each of four colors in the block, you would cut strips 3" x 11.5" (sub-cut into two pieces one is three inches, the other is 8.5"... finished block would be 10" (10.5" unfinished) 3.5" square = 6.5" four patch ... so, you need to add 6.5 to 3.5 for the strips that equal ten inches (around the four patch) ... for each of the four colors in the block, you would cut strips that are 3" x 13.5" .... finished block would be 12" (12.5" unfinished) LOL can't tell I like this pattern a LOT, can you? <wave> |
Beautiful kinda like the Puzzle quilt
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So the numbers are killing you, eh?
Well,not to worry - - tell me what you need to know, and maybe we can figure it out together ... do you need to know how many blocks to make to create a certain size? Are you thinking you might want to add some sashing or something? I love numbers, and a number of us don't mind messing around with them ... if you don't know which size block you want to create, spend a bit of scrap time and make one of each size! sometimes, the size of of the pieces makes the decision about which size block you will want to make. And, HAVE FUN! <g> <wave> |
Omak, you crack me up! Thanks, but I looked at that closeup and think I have it figured out. I do better with pictures than with numbers (and words :lol: -- I was a reading teacher teeheehee). I'll use some round number like 3 inches or 4 inches and go from there. So if I use 3', then that strip would be 9 1/2, right? Or is it 8 1/2"
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Wow I love this ... great job !! :)
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Originally Posted by GailG
Omak, you crack me up! Thanks, but I looked at that closeup and think I have it figured out. I do better with pictures than with numbers (and words :lol: -- I was a reading teacher teeheehee). I'll use some round number like 3 inches or 4 inches and go from there. So if I use 3', then that strip would be 9 1/2, right? Or is it 8 1/2"
the finished block would be ... (had to go back and look <g>) Isn't it so fun to sit and have coffee with me while I figure out that I might just as well go back and double check my figures??? The strips you cut to get your square AND the "border" ... have to be cut 3" x 11.5" ... which will yield a block that is ten inches (I used the cheater sheet <g>) .... don't think of it as a cheater sheet ... it is more like a TOOL! LOL <wave> |
Thanks, Omak! While you were doing the math, I left here to go to an elementary school to judge a second grade dance contest. It was a culminating activity of one of their culture projects. The whole class was taught two Cajun dances and we chose the best of the group.
FYI -- It's raining cats and dogs outside. What a blessing! We need rain badly. Thanks for the heads up on the numbers. I will be looking for scraps to use. Hmmm -- only 11 1/2 inches of each piece. |
i apologize for being unable to reply to your questions! my laptop decided to freeze up! the easiest way to figure is this: Use the size of a center square & multiply it times three & subtact 1.5 for the seams = the size of the strip. [the strip is 3X the square] sorry it took so long!
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oh, and the size of my blocks are roughly 9 5/8 to 9 3/4 before i sew them together [then they are 9 1/4]
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Originally Posted by just_the_scraps_m'am
i apologize for being unable to reply to your questions! my laptop decided to freeze up! the easiest way to figure is this: Use the size of a center square & multiply it times three & subtact 1.5 for the seams = the size of the strip. [the strip is 3X the square] sorry it took so long!
Apologies to anyone that used my figures and it was all wrong :oops: :oops: :oops: |
Very pretty! It reminds me of a fun puzzle. I bet you could get lost looking at all the fabrics.
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(1)1.5 sq X 3=4.5 [-1.5]=3"strip + (1.5 sq)=4.5" for the strip
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Originally Posted by just_the_scraps_m'am
(1)1.5 sq X 3=4.5 [-1.5]=3"strip + (1.5 sq)=4.5" for the strip
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