Divide each by the block size and round to the nearest block. You should have the length and width of pieced section in fields (d) and (e) above. This is pretty basic math: How long do you need each side to be/size of the blocks. I, personally, prefer changing the number of blocks, because it's less complicated to scale the pattern. Decide which you'd prefer and do one of the following. If you want to change a quilt's size, you can do so by adding additional blocks or by creating the same number of blocks, but adjusting their size.
Do you want to change the size or the number of blocks? You will need the length and width numbers of the center sections later, so note them down. You can change how thick you want the borders to be on the new quilt, but make sure to account for that.ĭesired width of completed quilt:_ (a)ĭesired length of completed quilt: _ (b) We need to get to the dimensions of the center pieced part by removing the borders.
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The above measurements are for the full quilt top, but usually quilt pattern will have borders. This site has more information about quilt sizes. And if they do, I recommend smiling and backing away from the crazy slowly and with no sudden movements. No one is going to get bent out of shape if you make the sides a little longer or shorter. Do you want to change the number or the size of the blocks? (changing the number is easier)īefore you can resize the pattern, you need to know how big you want it to be.īelow are roughly the quilt dimensions I use.To resize a pattern, you need to decide the following: All you need is a calculator, scrap paper and a smidge of determination.Ī note of warning: This won't work with all quilt patterns, but should work for the majority of patchwork designs.Ī note of encouragement: Math isn't scary.
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Here's my rough guide for how to resize a quilt pattern to the dimensions you want. Knowing how to take what someone else has put forward and bend it to your whims opens you up to a ton of potential. Following someone elses' patterns will only get you so far in life and quilting.
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