Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Ok I may be being a numpty but I'm struggling to work out how much fabric I need to make a quilt........... I normally go to the shop and the lovely ladies double check my calculations but I am going to have to order it online as I can't get to the shop due to the snow..... ( I get very confused swopping between inches and centimeters/ meters) Ok so I need ( the fabric is 42 inches wide): 12 squares @ 4 and a half inches = quarter meter fabric 12 squares @5 and a half inches = half a meter fabric ( with some left over) 12 squares @ 7 inches = 75 centimeters fabric 12 squares @ 9 inches = 1 meter fabric Could someone please double check my calculation please ( I know how much I need for the borders - I have the receipt for the borders of the last quilt I made of this size!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Woohoo found a calculator on an american website - then used another website to convert it to metric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I bought a thingy dial for my friend - neither of us know how to work it! I'm thinking perhaps a calculator thingy instead next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 here's the calculator I used, it only does squares and only works in inches but it is a help. http://search.quiltshops.com/calculator/calculator.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Inches is my language! Thanks for that - all bookmarked for future reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'll have to have something strong before looking at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Ok I may be being a numpty but I'm struggling to work out how much fabric I need to make a quilt........... I normally go to the shop and the lovely ladies double check my calculations but I am going to have to order it online as I can't get to the shop due to the snow..... ( I get very confused swopping between inches and centimeters/ meters) Ok so I need ( the fabric is 42 inches wide): 12 squares @ 4 and a half inches = quarter meter fabric you'll get 9 squares across the width so will need 9 ins or quarter 12 squares @5 and a half inches = half a meter fabric ( with some left over) you'll get 7 squares across the width so need 2 rows so 1/2 metre 12 squares @ 7 inches = 75 centimeters fabric half metre again if full 42" useable (6 squares across the width so 2 rows)or 54 cm (21" i.e. 3 rows) to be on the safe side 12 squares @ 9 inches = 1 meter fabric you'll get 4 squares across the width so will need 3 rows i.e. 27" which is 69cm or 3/4 metre to have some left over. Could someone please double check my calculation please ( I know how much I need for the borders - I have the receipt for the borders of the last quilt I made of this size!) in other words I agree with your calculations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thank you Plum. I ordered the fabric yesterday afternoon, and it arrived this morning (despite the 8 inches of snow)......I have been busy turning it into a quilt top today. If this weather continues it'll be finished in no time ( I need it done for my how to finish a quilt course next month) I ordered plenty of fabric but it's such lovely fabric, I don't think it'll be a problem find a use for the left overs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I think a few of us need to come on that course with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Here's the detailsof the course for any of you that are interested - it's called Finishing School ......... http://www.quilters-haven.co.uk/acatalog/teaching.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 It's too far away! Lots of good courses there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 I would say you could stop here but the spare room is occupied by the piano and the sofa bed is now in the conservatory! (a bit chilly out there this time of year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Well that's so kind of you! Never mind - I think maybe a holiday on my own to hunt down the ancestors plus a little needlework sounds dandy to me - I'll leave everyone else at home. I wonder if my fellow quilting friend would like to go B&Bing with me to go to these lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Koojie, Providing they are weekday lessons, I could come and hold your hand! There's plenty of B&B's in this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Plum Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Let me know if you are looking at a weekday one, I may get there. Where is it?..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Er just put it on route planner 4 hrs is a bit far have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
