Am I the only one that enjoys the math?
04-09-2012, 08:14 PM
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I know basic math quite well, so I enjoy arranging my own blocks in whatever size I want. It's hard for me to remember that so many people can't do that. And I can copy almost any pattern that does not involve curves.
04-09-2012, 08:20 PM
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I don't mind creating my own quilts, but I use the "KISS method" (keep it simple stupid). I've been clear through calculus in college, but that part of the brain is in remission and gives me no assistance when it comes to figuring HST and such. So unless I can find a HST size from another pattern that will work for me, I don't.....I will do something else!
Hey, the beauty of HSTs is that oversized ones can always be whittled down.
04-09-2012, 08:28 PM
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What I wish is that all the non-math folks would cut a few dozen squares, from graph paper if necessary. Color some as full squares, color some as HST, color some as the next step that I don't have a name for (like an hour glass) and color those. Then go to the table and play with the squares. Maybe find a few of the old faithful quilt block designs and discover there is no MAGIC FORMULA to most quilt blocks. Just simple designs.
I'd guess that most of those folks could ferret out the patterns of many quilts for themselves in very short time.
Oh, and throw in a few rectangles along the way, too.
I'd guess that most of those folks could ferret out the patterns of many quilts for themselves in very short time.
Oh, and throw in a few rectangles along the way, too.
04-09-2012, 08:32 PM
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04-09-2012, 08:36 PM
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All is good, I can use them for binding!
04-12-2012, 02:06 PM
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I also enjoy the "figuring out" part of making a quilt.
Even a bit of trig gets used now and then for calculating angles.
Calculators are helpful - but one still needs to know which buttons/keys to press to get a useful result!
Even a bit of trig gets used now and then for calculating angles.
Calculators are helpful - but one still needs to know which buttons/keys to press to get a useful result!
04-12-2012, 02:59 PM
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math is what I do when I can't sleep. I figure how many inches of a color I need for a pattern so I can pick from my stash. If a patterns says 1/4 yard, you might actually need only 6". I go to Keepsake Quilting's tent sale and you can stuff a plastic bag with random sized pieces, I wash, press then write how much is there on the selvedge for future reference. I have oodles of graph paper tablets and use them for writing notes too.
I was on the math team in high school and studied architecture and building in college...not so good in English and history.
piney
I was on the math team in high school and studied architecture and building in college...not so good in English and history.
piney
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