samroberts01

So I am starting a quilt for kids, but either my math is wrong or it is just not adding up.

I have a four patch block to make the two color block section should be 3 1/2 by 6 1/2 then you sew those two sections to get your four patch block that should be 6 1/2 by 6 1/2 but 3 1/2 plus 3 1/2 is 7 right??? Even if you take the 1/4 inch seem in the middle that only is 6.75! I am sooo confused! I have went over it like 3 times now please help me understand!

Jim's Gem

Since each piece of fabric uses a 1/4" seam, you would subtract 1/2" off of the joining of 2 pieces. So it would equal 6 1/2.

samroberts01

Ok I think it just hit me thanks lol!

amma

This is a problem that we all have from time to time :wink: Especially in larger blocks with 30 or 40 pieces LOL It can be mind boggling trying to remember all of these things :D:D:D

samroberts01

Ya and I hate math, but atleast I used it to show my daughter that her math is important!

littlehud

I battle figuring out the finished size of my blocks too.

allie

i have done made four of those and if you do like the patterns says it come out great

amma

How is you quilt coming along? Aren't these fun to work on :D:D:D

allie

I enjoy making them