I never buy enough fabric and have to go back and try to find the same one. Whats an easy way to figure out how much you need for your quilt?
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I would like that answer too!
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Originally Posted by bjnicholson
I would like that answer too!
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When I make a full size quilt, I always plan on having 3-1/2 to 4yds for the backing of the quilt.
As far as for the front, it really depends on the pattern |
I'm confused - you have a pattern before you buy the fabric?? Hardly ever works that way for me!!! :lol:
Recently, I'm tending towards quilts with bigger pieces - am starting to begrudge all the fabric in the seams (think of log cabin - you end up with almost 1/3 of your fabric in the seams). I seem to put together quilts that use five colours most often. When I find a run of fabric that I want to put together, and don't know the exact pattern, I usually get 2 or 3 meters of each. This would also explain the current state of the stash. About the only way I get anywhere close to having the right amount of fabric for the pattern, is when I see a sample at my LQS, and they have a kit, or buy the pattern and have the fabric requirements right there. But I still but a bit more than the pattern calls for ... even though I measure twice (or thrice!) and cut once, I still do silly things. |
To DebraK- Let say i have 180 squares at 5 inches and 4 different colors to buy. I think thats 60x60. My own pattern, just blocks.
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I usually don't use patterns, but I just make sure I have certain quantities of colors when I quilt.
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argh. I can't do that math right off, right now, and this question is much different than your first. I was speaking in general terms. Sorry if I'm letting you down.
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I figure what I need then double it. Having left overs for my stash is a bonus!
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You mean they make patterns with real directions and correct fabric amounts ???
What a thought LOL could also explain this stash and why one day will be nothin but scrappies for me :) that's OK like those too. Sorry didn't anwser your Q, or maybe the anwser is 2-4 yds. of what ever tickles my fancy. OK that could explain the stash also... so does this make me a stasher or a Quilter? Hummm :) |
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