Friday1961

I won't mention the name or the vendor here but I've recently seen a quilt (available in a kit and as a pattern) that I like a lot and intend to make. It's a very simple pattern using bright solids and makes what I think is a stunning look. Because it's so simple I don't need to buy the pattern (or the kit), but the stated measurements confuse me. The kit says the quilt measures 54 by 84; the pattern (which includes multiple sizes) says it consists of 6" x 12" blocks. I don't even know what that means. Blocks that are rectangular instead of square? Even though the photo clearly shows that the blocks are square. I may make it in 9" blocks, for a finished size of 54x72.

So here's my confusion. How do they get that 84" measurement? If there are six 9" blocks across, that would be a 54 inch width. But how is the length measurement 84 inches if the blocks are square? What am I missing here? (There are no borders, by the way). The photo shows the quilt draped over a chair, by the way, so the full width and length are not visible.

Even though I don't need it, I may have to buy this pattern (affordable at $6.95) just to clear up my confusion and see what the heck they are talking about!

Tartan

More quilt patterns are no longer in "square" blocks. They are still called blocks even though they may be rectangles or other. I would think the length is achieved by the length of the rectangles?

SlightlyOffQuilter

if the blocks are in fact set rectangular like you said, 6 inches wide, and 12 inches long, the grid would need to be 9 blocks Across, and 7 blocks down to achieve the 54 x 84 inch size.

edited to add : Since the block size is stated to be 6 x 12 , it may look like they are " square " blocks if each individual section is a 6 inch block, just done two at a time .

fatquarters

if the blocks are 6"x12", and the quilt is 54x84, then you need 9 blocksx7 blocks. 9 across 7 down for a total of 63 blocks

right? but if the blocks are square.....hmmmmm.... maybe in the pattern a BLOCK consists of two square sewn together?

PaperPrincess

A block can really be any shape, not just square. Sometimes, to more easily achieve a particular color or fabric placement, it's easier to make a double block, then join those.
It could also just be a typo! Can you send an email to the publisher for clarification?

Friday1961

Ah! That, I believe, is the answer. It did occur to me that they might be considering two units as one "block". I assume, then, that this is the reasoning. The photo, which also shows the cross hatch quilting, shows an obviously square "unit" but that may not be what they are calling a "block" if they are combining two units to make a block.

So happy to have it explained! I plan to make my quilt the way I want, and now don't have to buy the pattern just to satisfy my curiosity about their measurements.

Thanks to all who responded!

lakekids

I just recently saw one where the blocks were rectangular. On the first row, the first block was placed vertically (6 " across x 12" down) then 2 blocks long sides together (now 12 " wide x 12" long) repeat. If you did 6 in, 12 in, and repeated 2 more times you would have 54 inches wide.

ON the second row it started with 2 blocks (12" sides together) followed by a 6" block. Hope this makes sense.

So you would have alternating rows of 6" wide followed by 2 12" wide together, then 2 12" wide, followed by a 6" wide. This way the vertical/horizontal nature of the blocks would add more interest to the quilt.