I have embroidered 8" (plus seam allowances) squares for a baby quilt and I want to use those as my "big blocks" in a simple Irish chain pattern--either single or double. I know the other small blocks can be cut using the strip method and a rotary cutter, but just how wide should those strips be? Good luck! :D sue |
Sue,
That really does sound reasonable. Thanks for the suggestion!! Ready to go... GramMER :D |
Sue,
One more question for you or anyone else who has an interest in this: The background cloth of the embroidered blocks is white. Should I make the border around them white or should I plan to put a 3 1/2" block in each corner of the border. I have seen that done and had no idea it might have been to adjust the fit. Would a little corner block distort the Irish Chain effect? GramMER |
Originally Posted by GramMER
Sue,
One more question for you or anyone else who has an interest in this: The background cloth of the embroidered blocks is white. Should I make the border around them white or should I plan to put a 3 1/2" block in each corner of the border. I have seen that done and had no idea it might have been to adjust the fit. Would a little corner block distort the Irish Chain effect? GramMER the white border would be more "irish chainy", but a border that uses a color from either the embroider or the companion 9 patches would make the embroidery stand out more. i'd make the color border/frame. |
How about a log cabin pattern, using 3 inch strips to show off some pretty pansy fabrics, with solid pale yellow watercolor and purple watercolor fabrics for the solids in the cabin to pop the pansy fabrics that you choose. It could look spectacular in a lap size quilt.
jm in new york |
You are absolutely right about the size of the block being wrong for the corner. See, I told you I was not good at math.
:lol: GramMER |
JM,
Are you suggesting this be used with the embroidered squares? That would be nice too. I will definitely have to consider it. Every time I want pretty fabric, I have to look at: http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/ They send a catalog with each order and I could spend hours at a time just dreaming. :wink: GramMER |
Originally Posted by GramMER
You are absolutely right about the size of the block being wrong for the corner. See, I told you I was not good at math.
:lol: GramMER ;-) there should be statues everywhere honoring the guy who invented erasers! |
OK, somebody clue me in and help me find a source of computer programs that will calculate block size, strip width, yardage or or whatever... There probably is a program that could be downloaded if I just knew where to look.
One of my little granddaughters used to have a math game that used quilt blocks as the visual logic training. She absolutely loved testing blocks for size and shape. At the time I thought that was something I probably should have had. She could change colors, block sizes and experiment to her heart's content. Am I on the right trail??? 8) GramMER |
Originally Posted by GramMER
OK, somebody clue me in and help me find a source of computer programs that will calculate block size, strip width, yardage or or whatever... There probably is a program that could be downloaded if I just knew where to look.
One of my little granddaughters used to have a math game that used quilt blocks as the visual logic training. She absolutely loved testing blocks for size and shape. At the time I thought that was something I probably should have had. She could change colors, block sizes and experiment to her heart's content. Am I on the right trail??? 8) GramMER http://www.quiltpro.com/go.php?id=123Quilt The description of Quilt-Pro doesn't say it estimates fabric requirements. However, it's from the same company and costs $100, so surely it must. sounds as though you can draw your own blocks. http://www.quiltpro.com/go.php?id=qp5 Quilt Soft ($50) has all the bells and whistles http://www.quiltsoft.com/winsoftw.html PC Quilt ($50) looks pretty good for the price. you can download a demonstration copy. i've looked at this before but can't remember whether i liked it or not. http://www.pcquilt.com/MoreInfo.htm Electric Quilt (between $80 and $150, depending on the version you buy) does everything except rake the yard. not as easy to learn as they say it is, but i'm having tons of fun with it. i can also say without hesitation that their customer support is fantastic! http://www.electricquilt.com/ |
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