how many yards do I need?
#1
how many yards do I need?
I need 140 five inch squares of fabric. I am not sure how to figure it out.
And I also need 28 five inch squares. If the fabric is 40 inches usable I would get 8 squares. And this is where I get confused. Can someone kindly help thank you in advanced.
And I also need 28 five inch squares. If the fabric is 40 inches usable I would get 8 squares. And this is where I get confused. Can someone kindly help thank you in advanced.
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
Posts: 7,403
Do you want 140 squares all the same color? If so you will need 90 inches of fabric - or 2 yards and 18 inches = 2 1/2 yards.
Then you mention you want 28 more squares - is that another color? if so you will need 20 inches of that fabric.
Those numbers is assuming the fabric you get is straight and no room for error.
I have taken your number of 140 squares, fabric at 40 inches wide gives you 8 squares per strip. Divide 140 by 8 will tell you how many strips you will need = 17.5 so you will need 18 strips 5 inches wide = 90 inches.
for the 28 squares, divide 28 by 8 = 3.5 strips = 4 strips x 5 inches = 20.
Then you mention you want 28 more squares - is that another color? if so you will need 20 inches of that fabric.
Those numbers is assuming the fabric you get is straight and no room for error.
I have taken your number of 140 squares, fabric at 40 inches wide gives you 8 squares per strip. Divide 140 by 8 will tell you how many strips you will need = 17.5 so you will need 18 strips 5 inches wide = 90 inches.
for the 28 squares, divide 28 by 8 = 3.5 strips = 4 strips x 5 inches = 20.
Last edited by quiltingcandy; 12-20-2013 at 10:30 PM.
#6
So if you are going to get the 140 from 2 colours ....for evert 8 squares you cut...one row that is.....calculate 5 inches of fabric...
...if you need 16 squares... 2 rows...10 inches
...if you need 24 squares...3rows...15 inches...
...if you need 25 squares...4rows...20 inches...with extra fabric
the 2 1/2 yards will come from 2 fabrics....if you are making the same number from each of the 2 fabrics...just Half it...
...if you need 16 squares... 2 rows...10 inches
...if you need 24 squares...3rows...15 inches...
...if you need 25 squares...4rows...20 inches...with extra fabric
the 2 1/2 yards will come from 2 fabrics....if you are making the same number from each of the 2 fabrics...just Half it...
#7
Power Poster
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern California mountains
Posts: 12,538
I got the same results. If this sort of thing drives you nuts, try using a quilt program. I love QuiltPro, but Electric Quilt also gives you yardage. Even if I am doing a commercial pattern, entering it allows me to get a better picture of what I am doing, and has allowed me to correct some errors before I cut the fabric.
#10
If you hate math I suggest getting one of those quilters calculatory from joanns with a 50% off coupon for 20 dollars. Trust me it pays for itself. I love that calculator, and you can carry it in your purse to the quilt shop. Its awesome. I consider it one of my best used purchases
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AUQuilter
Links and Resources
1
09-18-2012 05:14 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
7
10-08-2010 03:31 PM