How much fabric do I
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need to make a queen size quilt ( 90X108 ) using 3 different colors of 2 1/2 inch strips? I just need this information for the top as I am still undecided about the borders and binding.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Betty
Thank you in advance for your help.
Betty
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By my calculations you will need approximately 8 1/2 yards of fabric. That is assuming you will be cutting your own strips. Because I have no idea what ratio of each of the 3 you plan on using I can't say further but if this were me, I would play it safe and buy 3 yards of each of the 3 fabrics. You will then have some left over to make the binding and possibly even some stash. I also assumed a width of only 40" as these days it ranges from 40 to 44 wide fabric.
Disclaimer: I don't have EQ so I just did some quick and dirty calculations on the calculator. I also assumed you were running your strips across the 90" width and not lengthwise. All of these things can affect my quick and dirty estimates.
Disclaimer: I don't have EQ so I just did some quick and dirty calculations on the calculator. I also assumed you were running your strips across the 90" width and not lengthwise. All of these things can affect my quick and dirty estimates.
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My calculations agree with FF above. 8.5 yds with straight seams, more if seams joininf each other are diagonal. I would buy 3 yds of each.
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There are some charts available (like on Missouri Star) that tell how many jelly rolls you need for various size of quilts. They usually have 40-42 strips. Just divide those by 3 since you only want 3 colors. If you are cutting your own strips the charts will tell you how many you can get out of a yard (are you looking to use them as wof or cutting them length of quilt). We really need more information re your idea/vision for the quilt to be more helpful -- like dimensions you plan to make, etc.
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