Originally Posted by
mom-6
Thanks for all the good info! I usually just put the semi-finished top on the bed and see how it looks. Then add more rows or borders if needed. Lol! My method is not very helpful to anyone else.
That's my usual method, too.
I do start out with a guesstimate, though.
Example:
Queen size mattress top: 60 x 80
Drop on both sides and bottom: (60 + 15 + 15 ) and (80 + 15) - which ends up being about 90 x 95
Then I start deciding how to 'make it work'
I usually prefer having the set be odd x odd or even x even. Especially if using alternate blocks. Sometimes it doesn't matter.