Math whizzes needed- Making Ricky Tims HST smaller???
08-14-2011, 10:24 AM
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Wow, these are fun!!
However, I need to make them smaller and can't figure it out!
I was thinking half the size so the squares would be 1.5 inches but how do you halve 5.5??
You don't get an even number.
And I need more coffee..... that problem I can solve lol
Thanks for any help!!
Sue
However, I need to make them smaller and can't figure it out!
I was thinking half the size so the squares would be 1.5 inches but how do you halve 5.5??
You don't get an even number.
And I need more coffee..... that problem I can solve lol
Thanks for any help!!
Sue
08-14-2011, 10:31 AM
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You can make the One Seam Flying Geese in any size using the following formula:
Size of squares = 1/2 inch larger then the desired finished height of the overall unit.
Height of rectangle = same as the squares you cut.
Width of rectangle = width of the squares times two minus 1/2 inch.
In other words, if you cut 2" squares you would cut the rectangle 2" x 3.5"
Aren't I smart? NO. I found this info online. LOL
Size of squares = 1/2 inch larger then the desired finished height of the overall unit.
Height of rectangle = same as the squares you cut.
Width of rectangle = width of the squares times two minus 1/2 inch.
In other words, if you cut 2" squares you would cut the rectangle 2" x 3.5"
Aren't I smart? NO. I found this info online. LOL
08-14-2011, 10:41 AM
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Thanks for the toot.....you have no idea how long I spent trying the same thing. And I am a reasonably intellegent person.
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
You can make the One Seam Flying Geese in any size using the following formula:
Size of squares = 1/2 inch larger then the desired finished height of the overall unit.
Height of rectangle = same as the squares you cut.
Width of rectangle = width of the squares times two minus 1/2 inch.
In other words, if you cut 2" squares you would cut the rectangle 2" x 3.5"
Aren't I smart? NO. I found this info online. LOL
Size of squares = 1/2 inch larger then the desired finished height of the overall unit.
Height of rectangle = same as the squares you cut.
Width of rectangle = width of the squares times two minus 1/2 inch.
In other words, if you cut 2" squares you would cut the rectangle 2" x 3.5"
Aren't I smart? NO. I found this info online. LOL
08-14-2011, 11:00 AM
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Perfect!!! These really are fun and so easy- I'll probably make a whole bunch but actually they will look good with my top I just finished! The 2 inch came out really cute :thumbup:
Thanks again, geniuses!! :D
Thanks again, geniuses!! :D
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