Comments on: Yardage Estimators – Squares & Triangles

By: Gay

Gay — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:39:08 +0000

The diagonal measurement isn't used to calculate the size of the square you begin with. You will only need to know the finished size of the square unit within your quilt block and add 1 1/4" to that. If the unit is 3" finished, you would begin with a 4 1/4" square. An easy thing to remember is for half square triangles you add 7/8" of an inch to the finished size. For quarter square triangles you add 1 1/4" to the finished size.

By: amelie peckter

amelie peckter — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:06:20 +0000

re: QST’s to use as setting triangles on the border. don’t you have to multiply the finished size of the square by 1.414 first and then add the 1.25 inch? or am i misunderstanding your asterisk note where you just say to add the 1.25 inch?
much appreciate the clarification. thanks in advance,
ami

By: Rita

Rita — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:13:57 +0000

This is a wonderful reference. I bookmarked in my favorites folder.

Thank you.

By: Mary Ellen Marr

Mary Ellen Marr — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:57:38 +0000

I am doing a lone Star Queen size quilt pattern from Radiant Star by Eleanor Burns.. The problem is i need to make it into a bedspread. I need measurement from this pattern (84×100) How much bigger will I need. Thank You Mary Ellen

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:36:27 +0000

Are you going to have more blocks for the Sampler. I love it and the midgit quilt. thanks you dee