How to make half square triangles for quilting using the magic method. Step by step pictures along with a chart explaining the quilt math.
Learn how to resize a quilt block using a handy Quilt Block Resizing Worksheet and how you can use this helpful skill to create one-of-a-kind creations.
Backing fabric yardage how big is your quilt and what amount of fabric do you need for the quilt back?
Know exactly how many 12 inch blocks you need to make any size quilt with this post! Plus download the free cheat sheet to save for later.
In today’s post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about piecing your quilt backing. We’ll go over how to piece your backing step by step, how to determine how much fabric you need, and alternative options for when you don’t want to piece your back. After you’ve learned how to piece your quilt backing,...
Enjoy these easy and fun cheat sheets/charts for quilters from Art Gallery Fabrics ®. No Waste Flying Geese, Magic 8 HST, basic HST, Four at a Time HST etc.
Create the perfect lap quilt by first checking the lap quilt sizes in inches before you design your quilt.
Half-square triangles are one of the most versatile units in quilting and these tutorials and size charts will help you achieve the accuracy you need!
Here are a few quick quilt measurement cheat sheets, to reduce your quilt math stress! These easy charts will help you get the right measurements for your quilts without breaking out the calculator. In here we will answer: How much backing and binding do I need for my quilt? What size are different types of quilts? How many squares can I cut from a fat quarter? How do I convert yardage measurements? Click here to download the charts in a PDF. 1. How much backing and binding do I...
Learn how many 6 inch quilt blocks you need to make a quilt with this blog post plus download the free quilt math cheat sheet!
Ditch the calculator and use this cheat sheet every time you need to know how many strips you can cut from a yard of fabric.
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A couple of weeks ago, I started a little scrap quilt using 2½” squares and leftover binding ends that I couldn’t seem to throw out. I showed my process for partial seams in making those super simple but interesting blocks in that week's blog post, Partial to Scraps! I made a total of sixteen blocks that ended up 6½” square. Now, to figure out a layout 🙂 I decided on four rows of four blocks to make a square quilt. I thought it would be more interesting to put the blocks on
Learn how to figure out how much yardage of backing fabric is needed when making a quilt.
Continue reading for how to calculate your quilt backing and how you can use our FREE quilt backing calculator to avoid math all together!
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A couple of weeks ago, I started a little scrap quilt using 2½” squares and leftover binding ends that I couldn’t seem to throw out. I showed my process for partial seams in making those super simple but interesting blocks in that week's blog post, Partial to Scraps! I made a total of sixteen blocks that ended up 6½” square. Now, to figure out a layout 🙂 I decided on four rows of four blocks to make a square quilt. I thought it would be more interesting to put the blocks on
Five-inch squares are a popular cut of fabric in quilting. In fact, the squares are so popular that companies have created packs of 42 five-inch squares called charm packs. The individual five-inch squares are called charm squares. The number of charm squares in a charm pack may vary, but 42 is the most popular amount...
Learn how many fat quarters you need to make a quilt with this post. You'll also learn how to calculate how many fat quarters you'll need.
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Last week my friend Trish posted her new project to make an hourglass block a day, and it felt like a perfect fall project for my current crazy life situation. I can make 2 hourglass blocks in just a few minutes...so I can fit in a block here and there while I'm helping my kids...Read More
Piecing a Quilt or Block on Point Here are the formulas you need, and the charts so you don't have to figure it out. Free printable.
I received a terrific request a few weeks ago (thank you, Elizabeth). She asked for a chart showing how to maximize the cuts you could get from strips in different sizes. I agreed this would be a handy thing to have, so here’s what I did!download triangle chart heredownload diamond chart hereMaybe you have scrap strips and are wanting to cut them into useful shapes, or you are trying to calculate the fabric you’ll need for a pattern… this should help. You can download these here, print them out
Learn how many quilting squares you can cut from one yard of fabric. Download the free PDF that includes quilting square sizes from .5" - 15".
Use this handy quilt backing calculator to calculate the backing yardage for your quilt and the required number of seams.
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Learn how to quilt with charm squares. Enjoy the benefits of precut fabrics & learn how to cut charm squares from yardage & scraps.
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Use this handy quilt backing calculator to calculate the backing yardage for your quilt and the required number of seams.
Learn how many quilting squares you can cut from one yard of fabric. Download the free PDF that includes quilting square sizes from .5" - 15".
This list isn’t comprehensive but a collection of some of the most useful quilting charts, formulas and online tools to help you design your quilts. If you know of other tools, charts or form…
Using the wrong tools to mark your quilts can ruin your quilt! Continue reading for a full list of methods for how to mark a quilt.
Quilt Dictionary. Every craft has jargon, and quilting is no different. This dictionary will help you make sense of quilting terminology. Vocabulary
Reference sheets that help when you’re needing the exact answer you seek! Bedding Measurements Basic Setting Size Chart Quilt Back Yardage Quilt Size Reference Chart Related Posts Dresden Quilt Block SwapI can not believe I didn't participate in any swaps in 2018! 2019 will be… Free Quilting Patterns for InspirationDid you know that I offer ... Read More about Quilting Tip Sheets
Continue reading for how to calculate your quilt backing and how you can use our FREE quilt backing calculator to avoid math all together!
Learn how many fat quarters you need to make a quilt with this post. You'll also learn how to calculate how many fat quarters you'll need.
Quilt patterns can come in many sizes, but what if the size of the pattern isn't the size you want? These three easy ways to resize your quilts will save you a lot of time.
I received a terrific request, some time ago, asking for a chart showing how to maximize the cuts you could get from strips in different sizes. I agreed this would be a handy thing to have, so here’s what I did! download triangle chart here download diamond chart here Maybe you have scrap strips and are wanting to cut them into useful shapes, or you are trying to calculate the fabric you’ll need for a pattern… this should help. You can download these here, print them out and keep them with your
Learn how easy it is to design a quilt that incorporates offset piecing, panels and borders using nothing but graph paper and a pencil.
This handy quilt size math chart makes it easy for you to work out all the questions you have about making a modern quilt - how many blocks do I need? what about sashing?
Using the wrong tools to mark your quilts can ruin your quilt! Continue reading for a full list of methods for how to mark a quilt.
EQ8 is a quilt design software that helps you design your own quilts and even does all of the math calculations for you! Continue reading to see the review!
The half-square triangle: You can't get far into quilting without encountering this foundational unit. Today we'll cover HSTs math and how to trim HSTs
cheat sheets just for quilters Answers to your quilting questions at your fingertips giving you more time sewing & finishing! You ready to stop losing sewing time googling your quilt questions? Here's what you'll get inside the Quilters Cheat Sheets: Pre cuts & inches to yardage Know how many charm packs, layer cakes etc you'll need for a quilt top. Plus, how many inches equal in yardage - great for scrappy quilts straight block setting & quilting terms Quick quilts can be made with straight blocks- you'll know exactly how many, what size and the finished quilt size. You'll know them all and what they mean or represent. No more guessing and googling trying to read a pattern quilt top sizes and yardage amounts Buy what you need for your quilts. You'll know yardage amounts needed plus the sizes of quilt tops, ranging from baby to king. This will help you figure out yardage for binding as well plus - a fun extra bonus for signing up! resource library Get Additional FREE access to even more inside the Quilters Resource Library. Free ebooks, tutorials and resources to keep you sewing! I'm so ready! Give me my Cheat Sheets! Quilters Cheat Sheets Send me my FREE Cheat Sheets, Please!
I got hooked on origami sometime after Math Craft admin Cory Poole posted instructions for creating modular origami, but I had to take a break to finish a quilt I've been working on for a while now. It's my first quilt, and very simple in its construction (straight up squares, that's about it), but it got me thinking about the simple geometry and how far you could take the design to reflect complex geometries. Below are a few cool examples I found online.
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