merryj

I have a pattern for a quilt that measures 54 X 54 and is made with 6 inch blocks. How would I go about increasing the size so I can make the blocks and overall quilt larger.

Julienm1

I see two options. Either make the block larger OR just make more blocks. Do you know how large you want the finished quilt to be? If just a LITTLE larger, what about additional boarders?

cjsews

Remember if you are increasing the block size, adjust the size of the finished pieces and add the seam allowance to that

Julienm1

Such an important detail. Thank you!

DebLuvsQuiltng

Can you post block name or a picture? Many blocks are published in multiple sizes. Since you have a 6 inch block. As mentioned by JulienM1, 180 blocks would give you a nice 72x90 inch quilt.

SusieQOH

I do this a lot. Some patterns are just too small for my liking so I make more blocks and/or borders.

DebLuvsQuiltng

I agree SusieQOH. Quilts get a lot more use if the are long enough and wide enough. Even for children, the will outgrow them!

sewingpup

I love the patterns and books that give multiple sizes. I know I could do the math, but it so nice to the calculations already done. Hint Hint! It is true that sometimes what is an added draw to a particular book or pattern is just that!

SusieQOH

Oh yes, I love patterns with multiple sizes!

oksewglad

Also an important thing to remember is as you increase size you increase fabric needed. In a 7 x 9 setting (63 blocks) if you increase block number say one block on the side and one on the bottom you increase the number of blocks by 17 over 25% and would need that much extra fabric.