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07-12-2011, 04:15 AM

#31

laalaaquilter

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Subtract 1/2. Divide that by 2 and then add 1/2 back.

I think

My 3" from 6" still came out 4" instead of 3 1/2" ;-)

07-12-2011, 04:36 AM

#32

charlie 1940

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If you just count the 1/4" squares and add 1/2" for seams, you can get the size, even if the lines themselves are a little off.
Charlie

07-12-2011, 04:37 AM

#33

calano1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yooper32

I am not even jumping in this mud puddle.

Yip, me too ... I'm sitting out this round ..... :D

07-12-2011, 05:40 AM

#34

Lyncat

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I can't do this at all. When I need to figure out a block size I call up my sister and she does it for me!! Good luck.

07-12-2011, 05:41 AM

#35

Lyncat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by calano1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yooper32

I am not even jumping in this mud puddle.

Yip, me too ... I'm sitting out this round ..... :D

I love how your reply fits your avatar!!!

07-12-2011, 06:56 AM

#36

caspharm

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I just found this webpage on resizing blocks: http://www.theappliquesociety.org/ju...now-you-know/.

See if this helps.

07-12-2011, 07:37 AM

#37

bonnielass

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12 by 12 inch block is 144 sq in block 6 by 6 inch block 36 square inches. 36times 4 equals 144. What you need to do is divide the design by 4 although you only are making 1/2 the length. I know this sounds confusing but it does work. I try to work the geometry out on graph paper before I remake a block.

07-12-2011, 08:45 AM

#38

BarbaraSue

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GingerK

Get out the graph paper and draw it out as a finished 6" block. Then measure the individual pieces and add your 1/4" seam allowances. Over the years I have found that true quarter inch graph paper is my best friend in the sewing room--well that and my seam ripper!

Yea, graph paper is my must have in the sewing room. My brain doesn't figure the math like it used to without pain. Drawing it out helps me know the pattern better for the block i want. :)

07-12-2011, 09:19 AM

#39

butterflywing

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find a quilt w/ templates and enlarge them at staples.

i actually use graph paper. i can't count my fingers.

07-12-2011, 09:21 AM

#40

BARES

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I think it is beautiful just like that. If you had not said that you were trying for some other look I would have thought you designed it to look just like this. Sometimes "different" is more interesting and beautiful.

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Originally Posted by sarahrachel

Oh I totally agree! me and algebra got along great most days, but basic math, not so much! I wanted to make a miller's crossing quilt, but I wanted 12 inch blocks, not 6 inch blocks, so instead of googling it to find the correct measurements, I just double everything. NOPE!! All my 9P on point pieces don't have points, and my pinwheel blocks have little borders on them. Good luck though, you may get it!