I just finished cutting mine. I used 10 different fabrics and I cut 2 strips of 5-1/2' x WOF. Ended up with 80 5-1/2' x 9-1/2' , than took one pile of 40 of those strips and from each 5-1/2' x 9-1/2' strip I cut one 2' x 9-1/;2' and was left with a 3-1/2' x 9-1/2'. When I finished cutting the 40 strips I ended up with the following:
40- 5-1/2' x 9-1/2' 40- 2' x 9-1/2' 40- 3-1/2' x 9-1/2' strips.
Now I wait for our next step on the 16th. I decided to do mine Christmas and used 10 different Christmas fabrics.
Pat B
Pat Badder: I just finished cutting mine. I used 10 different fabrics and I cut 2 strips of 5-1/2' x WOF. Ended up with 80 5-1/2' x 9-1/2' , than took one pile of 40 of those strips and from each 5-1/2' x 9-1/2' strip I cut one 2' x 9-1/;2' and was left with a 3-1/2' x 9-1/2'. When I finished cutting the 40 strips I ended up with the following: 40- 5-1/2' x 9-1/2' 40- 2' x 9-1/2' 40- 3-1/2' x 9-1/2' strips. Now I wait for our next step on the 16th. I decided to do mine Christmas and used 10 different Christmas fabrics. Pat B
Suppose to be inches not feet " lol forgot to hit the shift button.
Debbie do
The block will be 8 1/2 x 9 inches unfinished. I know....weird but that is the way the pattern works out.
Vinton, Virginia
Whoa Nana. We have sure kept you busy today. But now I understand. I am going ahead and cutting for 40. I may go 6 x 6 blocks, and 4 extra for corners or a pillow or something. Or just add another 2 blocks for 6x7.
Patti
Chiliwist Valley
Pat , I'm doing Christmas fabrics too. I've got 20 different ones and hope it works...we'll have to post pictures.
I have to wait for my order to come before cutting, but I have a question. If I want to make my quilt larger, I am assuming from what I'm reading here that I need to decided before I start - is this a correct assumption? I cannot believe that I have not even started and I'm so confused, but then I am a BSC. LOL
Life is like a quilt...bits & pieces, joy & sorrow, stitched with love
Spudgrandma: I have to wait for my order to come before cutting, but I have a question. If I want to make my quilt larger, I am assuming from what I'm reading here that I need to decided before I start - is this a correct assumption? I cannot believe that I have not even started and I'm so confused, but then I am a BSC. LOL
BSC (?), Is that blonde senior citizen? If so, you don't have to be blonde. LOL
from TN
Bev :BSC (?), Is that blonde senior citizen? If so, you don't have to be blonde. LOL
LOL - it is blonde space cadet, but senior citizen works also and you don't have to be blonde or senior to qualify Bev...
That is too funny Spudgrandma! Being a Senior that was my first thought. Space Cadet, I have been one of them for years and years...
You and me both Bev...LOL
Spud
You can figure 2 blocks per FQ. The layout that I used is 5 blocks and 6 rows for a total of 30. It makes a top ... without borders.... at about 45 x 56.
You can cut enough for a 3rd block out of each FQ. Each 5 1/2 x 20 inch strip makes one block.
Nana: Spud You can cut enough for a 3rd block out of each FQ. Each 5 1/2 x 20 inch strip makes one block.
Thank you Nana, I will do some figuring when my head is clearer, notice I did not say clear :)
Pat I cut mine like yours hopefully you did right I just couldn't understand if I was still to have something left at the width of fabric?
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