Material requirements for D9P
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Can someone tell me the fabric requirements for a disappearing 9 patch quilt or point me to a website that has that information.
I can't decide between 6", 9", 12" squares. What is your preference?
Fabric A will be the main color in the corners.
Fabric B will be the middle Square
Fabric c will be the other fabric.
Should I have more than 3 fabrcs?
Thanks in advance for the information.
I can't decide between 6", 9", 12" squares. What is your preference?
Fabric A will be the main color in the corners.
Fabric B will be the middle Square
Fabric c will be the other fabric.
Should I have more than 3 fabrcs?
Thanks in advance for the information.
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I used 5" charms so my blocks before cutting were 14". I used the 20 colors in the charm packs (2), plus a few 5" squares cut from my stash for a large lap quilt. I like then scrappy and with only a few colors, so that's a personal choice.
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6 1/2 x6 1/2 squares--because my ruler is that size-----------i just compleated 2 i-spy adult d9p quilts one a wedding quilt one a passage quilt---i was able to include embroidery but always remember you will be turning some squares--so top left+bottom right do not get turned--i was rearly happy with how they turned out---only had one duck swimming in the sky!!!!---one of my quilt group used 8x8 of one large floral uncut square was a very special quilt
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I think the 6 1/2" squares will be nice as she has chosen a larger print (at least the picture shows it) she will have to make her final decision when it arrivs.
So I'm thinking
2 yds of main fabic
2 yds of fabric c
and 1 yd of fabric b (center square)
Question- Any idea what size quilt this would turn out to be?
So I'm thinking
2 yds of main fabic
2 yds of fabric c
and 1 yd of fabric b (center square)
Question- Any idea what size quilt this would turn out to be?
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2 yds of main fabic
2 yds of fabric c
and 1 yd of fabric b (center square)
If my calculations are correct
), You will get 66 squares out of each of the 2 yard pieces (a & c). (11 6.5" strips cut into squares)This is really accurate cutting, and unwashed fabric.
You will cut 16 squares from the fabric b (3 6.5" strips cut into squares) You will have some of fabric b left (16"), but not quite enough for the binding, which is what I usually use. Maybe you can find another 1/4 yard of b. (Actually, if you get an extra 1/4 yard of a and c, you will be covered if you "slip".)
This should make 18 1/2" 9 patches. Then 18" DNP's. (17 1/2" finished).
Sewn together 4 x 4, it will make a 70 x 70 quilt.
Maybe someone else will double check my figures, but I hope that answers your question. (I like math) Ann
Question- Any idea what size quilt this would turn out to be?[/QUOTE]
2 yds of fabric c
and 1 yd of fabric b (center square)
If my calculations are correct
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You will cut 16 squares from the fabric b (3 6.5" strips cut into squares) You will have some of fabric b left (16"), but not quite enough for the binding, which is what I usually use. Maybe you can find another 1/4 yard of b. (Actually, if you get an extra 1/4 yard of a and c, you will be covered if you "slip".)
This should make 18 1/2" 9 patches. Then 18" DNP's. (17 1/2" finished).
Sewn together 4 x 4, it will make a 70 x 70 quilt.
Maybe someone else will double check my figures, but I hope that answers your question. (I like math) Ann
Question- Any idea what size quilt this would turn out to be?[/QUOTE]
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6 1/2" squares should make a block that is 18" - finishes to 17 1/2". 2 yards of A will give you 60 squares - might squeeze out 66 if you cut perfectly and the fabric doesn't shrink. 60 sq will do 15 blocks, but that's not a good number to work with. If you do 12 - 3 across X 4 down- the proportions will be better. 52 1/2 X 70 before any borders. You can increase the size by adding sashing between the blocks, too. You only need a half yard of C unless you are repeating it in your stopper strip before the borders or the binding.
What size quilt is your friend thinking of?
What size quilt is your friend thinking of?
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