A question for you math geniuses
#1
My mind does not compute these problems so could some one help me figure this, please.
I want to down size a 12" block pattern to a 10".
The first measures 4¼ X 4¼
second is 3 and 7/8 X 7¾
the third 3½ X 7
what would the changes be for these three?
Thank You!
I want to down size a 12" block pattern to a 10".
The first measures 4¼ X 4¼
second is 3 and 7/8 X 7¾
the third 3½ X 7
what would the changes be for these three?
Thank You!
#4
It depends on the block and how those pieces fit together.
One way to figure it out is to take off the seam allowances of 1/4" on each side (so 1/2") and then multiply it times 5/6 but it would really help to see the block. I think with those sizes there are multiple pieces and some may be triangles.
One way to figure it out is to take off the seam allowances of 1/4" on each side (so 1/2") and then multiply it times 5/6 but it would really help to see the block. I think with those sizes there are multiple pieces and some may be triangles.
#5
Power Poster
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11,276
Originally Posted by Carron
My mind does not compute these problems so could some one help me figure this, please.
I want to down size a 12" block pattern to a 10".
The first measures 4¼ X 4¼
second is 3 and 7/8 X 7¾
the third 3½ X 7
what would the changes be for these three?
Thank You!
I want to down size a 12" block pattern to a 10".
The first measures 4¼ X 4¼
second is 3 and 7/8 X 7¾
the third 3½ X 7
what would the changes be for these three?
Thank You!
#6
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,539
Sorry, no help here. Those questions on the math test that read, "if you left New York at 9 and travelled to Boston, stayed for 2 hrs. and travelled to Florida...What time would you get there?" I actually answered one, "Who cares?" The only way I could figure out the block would be to draw out the original on graph paper and see if I could deduct 8 squares off of the pieces. (8 1/4 inch squares =2 inches?)
#7
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southeast Idaho
Posts: 3,210
I, too am looking forward to seeing this answer. Sometimes I get a tablerunner pattern that is over 30 inche long and I wish I could downsize it to ake a shorter one. Wonder if there is a formula for all of this type of questions?
#8
Originally Posted by yonnikka
Show me the block layout; I am a visual person.
#9
Originally Posted by SandyinZ4
I, too am looking forward to seeing this answer. Sometimes I get a tablerunner pattern that is over 30 inche long and I wish I could downsize it to ake a shorter one. Wonder if there is a formula for all of this type of questions?
The problem is that these sizes don't always convert to nice even numbers. Ideally you'd try to find measurements that are easy to deal with.
#10
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,812
For those that do not have EQ (I am a little jealous):
This link shows how to draft block sizes.
http://www.quilterscache.com/StartQu...tingseven.html
This link shows how to draft block sizes.
http://www.quilterscache.com/StartQu...tingseven.html
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post