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04-24-2010, 07:59 PM

#51

sewjean

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ok I read more of the posts so I do understand but I will pass this one.

04-24-2010, 08:09 PM

#52

BATmama

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I have another question how many yards of each fabric will we need to get 40 blocks? I'm new at quilting and math is my worse subject. LOL

If you do not need to fussy cut, you can get away with 3/4 of a yard (if a bolt is 40" selvage to selvage, you'd get 8 squares in a row, then you would need 5 rows across to get to 40 squares. This would be 25 inches of fabric, which is just under 3/4 of a yard). But if you need to fussy cut, you may need double that depending on how much your image repeats.

Hope that helps!
Rachel

Thank you. That helps me. I was going to buy 3 yards of each fabric.

04-24-2010, 09:07 PM

#53

benndm

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I would like to join for one set if you still have room.

04-24-2010, 09:31 PM

#54

LovinMySoldier

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Is this swap full?

04-25-2010, 02:31 AM

#55

athenagwis

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Originally Posted by BATmama

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Originally Posted by athenagwis

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Originally Posted by BATmama

I have another question how many yards of each fabric will we need to get 40 blocks? I'm new at quilting and math is my worse subject. LOL

Thank you. That helps me. I was going to buy 3 yards of each fabric.

Oh goodness!! :) Glad I could help!! I will probably buy 1 yard for ones I am not fussy cutting and then I'll just have to count the repeats on ones that I am .... But probably will be able to get away with with no more than 2 yards for those.

Cheers!
Rachel

04-25-2010, 03:03 AM

#56

bearisgray

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Location: MN

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Buying only 3/4 of a yard is on the skimpy side.

Somehow fabric seems to "disappear" when it's being cut.

I would suggest an absolute minimum of 7/8 yard to purchase to allow for shrinkage and the fabric shifting after washing.

04-25-2010, 04:21 AM

#57

sdparent

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The swap is FULL! Wow that was quick. I think I have sent everyone my address to send your squares to if I missed anyone please PM me so I can get it to you. Have fun shopping I can't wait to see what comes in this time.