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Things you might find useful....just because!

Quarter Square Triangles!
Lots of blocks use quarter-square triangles because we need the straight of the grain on the LONG edge of the triangle. Half-square triangles have the bias edge on the long side, but these are a bit different. What is the formula to keep in mind for when you need to figure out what size of squares to cut with an X to get the 4 quarter square triangles? Take your finished size of the unit. If the finished size is 4". Add 1 1/4" to that measurement. In this case that size is 5 1/4"!!  Cut the squares, and then cut the squares again from corner to corner in both directions with an X. This puts the straight of grain on the longest edge of the triangle.  In the future, just remember that you add the 1 1/4" to the FINISHED SIZE of the unit!


Guideline for figuring number of pieces in a yard of fabric.
(curved or unusual shaped pieces require more fabric)
Size of Square Pieces in 36" Fabric Pieces in 45" Fabric
3" 144* 180
4" 81* 99
5" 49 63
6" 36* 42
7" 25 30
8" 16 25
9" 16* 20
10" 9 12
11" 9 12
12" 9* 12
13" 4 6
14" 4 6
15" 4 4
16" 4 4
17" 4 4
18" 4* 4
*Use of selvege: allows for no waste

How many squares from
one fat quarter??
(18"X22")
2"
 99
2.5" 56
3" 42
3.5" 30
4" 20
4.5" 16
 5" 12
5.5" 12
6" 9
6.5" 6

Standard  Bed Sizes
  Bed Size
Twin 39"x 76"
Double 54"x 76"
Queen 60"x 80"
King 72"x 80"
Dual King 78"x 80"
  Quilt Size
Twin 68"x 90"
Double 80"x 90"
Queen 90"x 108"
King 110"x 110"
Dual King 120"x 120"
Yardage for Mitered Borders
Quilt Size
(including 
border)		 Up thru 7" 
using 36"
or 45" fabric		 8" thru 10"
using 45"
fabric		 11" thru 16"
using 36"
fabric		 17" thru 21"
using 45"
fabric
41"x 25" 1-1/4 Yd. 1-1/4 Yd.  2 Yd. 2 Yd
66"x 43" 2-1/2 2-1/2 3-1/4 3-1/4
60"x 60" 1-3/4 1-3/4 3-1/2 3-1/2
78"x 56" 2-1/2 2-1/2 3-3/4 3-3/4
87"x 54" 2-1/2 2-1/2 4 4
87"x 63" 2-1/2 2-1/2 4-1/4 4-1/4
87"x 78" 2-1/2 2-1/2 4-3/4 4-3/4
92"x 84" 2-3/4 2-3/4 5 4
100"x 92" 2 3 5-1/2 5-1/2
105"x 76" 3 3 5-1/4 5-1/4
114"x 82" 3-1/2 3-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2
114"x 98" 3-1/2 3-1/2 6 6
119"x 104" 3-1/2 3-1/2 6-1/4 6-1/4
119"x 120" 3-1/2 3-1/2 6-3/4 6-3/4
 
All measurements are without seams.  Add 1/4" seam allowance when cutting borders


 
Questions or Comments? I would love to hear from you!! Bonnie@Quiltville.com
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