Can someone Help me with fathoming out.....
05-04-2009, 05:38 PM
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I agree with you, 20 yards would be a lot to devote to one quilt top. We don't really know for sure how much this pattern requires, since it hasn't told us. :(
That said, paper piecing does use more fabric than other patchwork. And pattern designers sometimes pad the fabric estimates so you don't run out. Most of us like to have leftovers for another project anyway.
It still seems like a lot, so I did some figuring... If you were to cover this quilt size ( 68x78 ) with 1" finished patches, and if you allowed .5 inch seam allowance instead of .25 inch (to allow for paper piecing), you would be using 2"x2" unfinished patches, and you would need over 16 yards of fabric. I am figuring that you would be able to use 40" of fabric width, but there's usually some waste there, as well as some waste when straightening the fabric for the first cut. Different sizes and shapes of patches make it really hard to figure, so this is just a simple example.
In addition, this is a complicated pattern, and I for one would have some mistakes that would result in more fabric not being usable. Then you would still need binding. Altogether I wouldn't be too surprized if the answer is really 20 yards.
That said, paper piecing does use more fabric than other patchwork. And pattern designers sometimes pad the fabric estimates so you don't run out. Most of us like to have leftovers for another project anyway.
It still seems like a lot, so I did some figuring... If you were to cover this quilt size ( 68x78 ) with 1" finished patches, and if you allowed .5 inch seam allowance instead of .25 inch (to allow for paper piecing), you would be using 2"x2" unfinished patches, and you would need over 16 yards of fabric. I am figuring that you would be able to use 40" of fabric width, but there's usually some waste there, as well as some waste when straightening the fabric for the first cut. Different sizes and shapes of patches make it really hard to figure, so this is just a simple example.
In addition, this is a complicated pattern, and I for one would have some mistakes that would result in more fabric not being usable. Then you would still need binding. Altogether I wouldn't be too surprized if the answer is really 20 yards.
05-04-2009, 09:15 PM
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Elle, that is going to be one gorgeous quilt!
And I am surprised too, they didn't specify. Strange.
Can't wait to see it all done, then you can send it to me! lol
Oh no! You can save the postage. I'll just take it home with me after I go to visit you. :) :) :)
And I am surprised too, they didn't specify. Strange.
Can't wait to see it all done, then you can send it to me! lol
Oh no! You can save the postage. I'll just take it home with me after I go to visit you. :) :) :)
05-04-2009, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dunster
I agree with you, 20 yards would be a lot to devote to one quilt top. We don't really know for sure how much this pattern requires, since it hasn't told us. :(
That said, paper piecing does use more fabric than other patchwork. And pattern designers sometimes pad the fabric estimates so you don't run out. Most of us like to have leftovers for another project anyway.
It still seems like a lot, so I did some figuring... If you were to cover this quilt size ( 68x78 ) with 1" finished patches, and if you allowed .5 inch seam allowance instead of .25 inch (to allow for paper piecing), you would be using 2"x2" unfinished patches, and you would need over 16 yards of fabric. I am figuring that you would be able to use 40" of fabric width, but there's usually some waste there, as well as some waste when straightening the fabric for the first cut. Different sizes and shapes of patches make it really hard to figure, so this is just a simple example.
In addition, this is a complicated pattern, and I for one would have some mistakes that would result in more fabric not being usable. Then you would still need binding. Altogether I wouldn't be too surprized if the answer is really 20 yards.
That said, paper piecing does use more fabric than other patchwork. And pattern designers sometimes pad the fabric estimates so you don't run out. Most of us like to have leftovers for another project anyway.
It still seems like a lot, so I did some figuring... If you were to cover this quilt size ( 68x78 ) with 1" finished patches, and if you allowed .5 inch seam allowance instead of .25 inch (to allow for paper piecing), you would be using 2"x2" unfinished patches, and you would need over 16 yards of fabric. I am figuring that you would be able to use 40" of fabric width, but there's usually some waste there, as well as some waste when straightening the fabric for the first cut. Different sizes and shapes of patches make it really hard to figure, so this is just a simple example.
In addition, this is a complicated pattern, and I for one would have some mistakes that would result in more fabric not being usable. Then you would still need binding. Altogether I wouldn't be too surprized if the answer is really 20 yards.
Yipes Dunster, that is a lot, will have to remortgage the house for this one LOL However I have been collecting Asian fabrics for a while so I have a bit of a stash, but NOT that much.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that they come back to me today with the yardages.
Thank you for all your help.
Elle
05-04-2009, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tlrnhi
Elle, that is going to be one gorgeous quilt!
And I am surprised too, they didn't specify. Strange.
Can't wait to see it all done, then you can send it to me! lol
Oh no! You can save the postage. I'll just take it home with me after I go to visit you. :) :) :)
And I am surprised too, they didn't specify. Strange.
Can't wait to see it all done, then you can send it to me! lol
Oh no! You can save the postage. I'll just take it home with me after I go to visit you. :) :) :)
Elle
05-04-2009, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Butterflyspain
Originally Posted by tlrnhi
Elle, that is going to be one gorgeous quilt!
And I am surprised too, they didn't specify. Strange.
Can't wait to see it all done, then you can send it to me! lol
Oh no! You can save the postage. I'll just take it home with me after I go to visit you. :) :) :)
And I am surprised too, they didn't specify. Strange.
Can't wait to see it all done, then you can send it to me! lol
Oh no! You can save the postage. I'll just take it home with me after I go to visit you. :) :) :)
Elle
05-05-2009, 03:43 AM
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Hey Terri...pooor ole' Elle will be sooo worn out from the wedding and the making of THIS quilt that theres NO way she could get another made for you....you'll just have to settle for swiping this one when her back is turned...surely you thought of that!!! :wink:
05-05-2009, 06:54 AM
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68 inches by 72 inches = 4896 inches
4896 inches divided by 144 inches = 34 square feet
144 square inches in a square foot (12 x 12)
I figure a yard of fabric - after washing - has about 35 x 40 square inches of usable fabric , which is 1400 square inches
35 x 42 = 1470
It looks like odd shapes that wouldn't cut very efficiently - and if you are using the paper piecing method - and want to fussy cut for design -
??
4896 inches divided by 144 inches = 34 square feet
144 square inches in a square foot (12 x 12)
I figure a yard of fabric - after washing - has about 35 x 40 square inches of usable fabric , which is 1400 square inches
35 x 42 = 1470
It looks like odd shapes that wouldn't cut very efficiently - and if you are using the paper piecing method - and want to fussy cut for design -
??
05-05-2009, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
68 inches by 72 inches = 4896 inches
4896 inches divided by 144 inches = 34 square feet
144 square inches in a square foot (12 x 12)
I figure a yard of fabric - after washing - has about 35 x 40 square inches of usable fabric , which is 1400 square inches
35 x 42 = 1470
It looks like odd shapes that wouldn't cut very efficiently - and if you are using the paper piecing method - and want to fussy cut for design -
??
4896 inches divided by 144 inches = 34 square feet
144 square inches in a square foot (12 x 12)
I figure a yard of fabric - after washing - has about 35 x 40 square inches of usable fabric , which is 1400 square inches
35 x 42 = 1470
It looks like odd shapes that wouldn't cut very efficiently - and if you are using the paper piecing method - and want to fussy cut for design -
??
I have written to the company that distributes the pattern to tell me the yardage required. If they donīt then I will have to wait till the pattern gets here.
You know when you get the urge to get all your fabrics together and you canīt, well I am miffed, however patience Elle patience :D
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