Help!!! I need quilt questions
#71
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 12
~~What are the dimensions of common fabric cuts (fat quarter; jelly rolls; layer cakes)?
Example: fat quarter = 18" x 21"
When instructions call for different kinds of cuts (fat quarters; jelly rolls; layer cakes), how can you convert into 44" bolt fabric?
Example: 4 fat quarters of a single color = 1 yard. So instead of $10 for 4 fat quarters(4x$2.50), I can spend $7 for 1 yard.
I come across patterns that I like, but to buy 16 fat quarter can get expensive (I have to keep my hobbies at a tight budget, if I wish to do them.) I know many patterns call for lots of differnt patterns/colors. I can convert them to only a few patterns/colors & save on with bolt cuts.
Example: fat quarter = 18" x 21"
When instructions call for different kinds of cuts (fat quarters; jelly rolls; layer cakes), how can you convert into 44" bolt fabric?
Example: 4 fat quarters of a single color = 1 yard. So instead of $10 for 4 fat quarters(4x$2.50), I can spend $7 for 1 yard.
I come across patterns that I like, but to buy 16 fat quarter can get expensive (I have to keep my hobbies at a tight budget, if I wish to do them.) I know many patterns call for lots of differnt patterns/colors. I can convert them to only a few patterns/colors & save on with bolt cuts.
#73
I'd love to know the "standard size" for different size quilts ie lap, twin, queen, king and then how much backing I would need to purchase to cover these including the extra overhang allowance that long arm quilters like.
How to make applique circles look perfectly round without any points - mine seem to always have a little point at the end where I finish my circle
I love to pick colors but I know some are intimidated by the process - where to start when selecting fabrics for a particular project
Organizing ideas - Send help soon!!!
How to find time for finishing UFO's, WIP's or PhD's
Good Luck with your book!!
How to make applique circles look perfectly round without any points - mine seem to always have a little point at the end where I finish my circle
I love to pick colors but I know some are intimidated by the process - where to start when selecting fabrics for a particular project
Organizing ideas - Send help soon!!!
How to find time for finishing UFO's, WIP's or PhD's
Good Luck with your book!!
#74
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Myakka City Fl
Posts: 822
Originally Posted by janell2009
Quilting has its own language. I would like to know all the abrevations.. like OBW, and fat quater, etc. It would be nice to be able to have a place to go just for terms.
#75
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 13,120
Originally Posted by be a quilter
Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
Originally Posted by Cherylsea
What is the best way to cut a 96" border strip?!?!?
Somewhere is your book, there should be an "oops" section and ways to correct the "oops"!
#77
OK! When I used to teach classes, I always offered ways to fix the oops! I even ripped out bad stitches for them, so they could get on with the sewing process.
I think I might offer a section on how to fix the oops, but I don't think cutting on concrete is one I can fix!
Maybe, I should start another thread, so I can write another book on quilting humor!
Judy
I think I might offer a section on how to fix the oops, but I don't think cutting on concrete is one I can fix!
Maybe, I should start another thread, so I can write another book on quilting humor!
Judy
#80
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Albuquerque NM
Posts: 674
i thought this was a dear abby site for quilters!
who would have thought that a 6"x24" ruler was 6 1/2"x24"? no wonder it never turns out right with a 1/4" seam.it was several months before i found out why.i don't trust any of them now.
who would have thought that a 6"x24" ruler was 6 1/2"x24"? no wonder it never turns out right with a 1/4" seam.it was several months before i found out why.i don't trust any of them now.
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