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Quilt Sizes Quiltmaking isn't an exact science; it's an art. So, although there are no hard and fast rules that apply to every quilt every time, there are some guidelines that are fairly standard. And of course, there's an exception to every rule. :)
Many, many times the width you cut your border pieces depends on the size of quilt you're aiming for and you don't want to wait until after you've cut out all your pieces and begun the sewing process to find that your quilt size is going to be shorter (or longer) than what you had planned for.
Here are approximate dimensions for quilt sizes, given in inches. If I can get within an inch or so of the width and length, I'm happy. Measurements are shown with the width coming first, then length. For example, 36" x 45" means the quilt is 36" wide and 45" long. MINIATURE: Usually less than 36" square. WALLHANGING: Any size can qualify for a wallhanging. BABY: Usually between 36" X 36" and 52" X 52". This size can depend on whether the quilt will be used in a crib. CRIB: Usually between 30"x 46" and 36" x 50". COT: Usually between 58" x 90" and 72" x 108". TODDLER: Approximately 42" x 60" for a comforter; approximately 46" x 70" for a quilt. A toddler bed most often uses a crib mattress, however not always, so it is best to measure first. PREEMIE BABY QUILT: Usually between 24" and 36". No longer than 40". It is best to call your local Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for measurements. The hospital local to me uses 30" x 38". Also inquire about specifications. Most require that a flat batting be used and, of course, no embellishments (such as buttons, lace, or even a "tied" quilt). BUNK: Usually between 66" x 89" and 74" x 103". WHEELCHAIR LAP QUILT: Approximately 38" x 47". LAP: Usually between 52" - 68" wide and the length can be from about 52" - 78". TWIN: Usually between 64" - 72" wide and the length can be from about 86" - 96". FULL: Usually between 70" - 88" wide and the length can be from about 88" - 100". QUEEN: Usually between 88" - 99" wide and the length can be from about 94" - 108". QUEEN WATERBED: Approximately 76" x 104". KING: Usually between 94" - 108" wide and the length can be from about the same, 94" - 108". CALIFORNIA KING: Usually between 100" x 98" and 114" x 117". KING WATERBED: Approximately 88" x 94".
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Making HSTs With Striped Fabric
Endless Binding
Half Square Triangles
Hints for Accurate 1/4" Seams
Basic Paper Piecing
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 A Morris Garden posted 10/04/07
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 Funky Monkey
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Irish Chain Quilt
by Sharon Hultgren
| Fabrics | Cut | Yield | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Fabric | 6 | 6 1/2" strips | 31 | Squares |
| 9 | 2 1/2" strips | Used in 9-patch construction | ||
| 14 | 2 1/2" strips | Border Strips | ||
| Dark Fabric | 12 | 2 1/2" strips | Used in 9-patch construction | |
| 7 | 2 1/2" strips | Border Strips | ||
| Binding | 6 | 2 1/2" strips | ||
Instructions
Making the Quilt Top
Step 1: Sew five 2 1/2" light fabric strips and ten 2 1/2" dark fabric strips together into five strip sets of dark-light-dark. Press the seams carefully, keeping the strip set straight.
Step 2: Cross-cut the dark-light-dark sets at 2 1/2" intervals to yield 72 units. First, trim the beginning edge square, then cut units by keeping the seam lines and edges parallel with markings on the ruler.
Step 3: Sew six 2 1/2" light fabric strips and three 2 1/2" dark fabric strips together into three strip sets of light-dark-light. Press the seams carefully, keeping the strip set straight.
Stitch the four remaining 1 1/2" strips of light green print fabric on both sides of the two remaining 1 1/2" background strips. Press seams toward light green print fabric. Cut these two units into forty 1 1/2" pieces. Set aside for the 9 patch lattice posts.
Step 4: Cross-cut the light-dark-light sets at 2 1/2" intervals to yield 36 units.
Step 5: Sew two dark-light-dark units on both sides of one light-dark-light unit to make a nine-patch block. Make 36 nine-patch blocks.
Step 6: From the 6 1/2" strips, cut 31 squares.
Step 7: Begin sewing the nine-patch blocks and plain 6 1/2" squares together side-by-side, alternating them. Each row has seven blocks. Note that a pieced block is in each corner. Five of the rows have four pieced blocks and four have three pieced blocks. Press all the seams toward the plain squares. The seams alternate when sewing the rows together.
Step 8: Next, sew the rows together, pinning at seam intersections. Press the top of the quilt.
Step 9: Sew the remaining light strips together, end-to-end, for the side borders and for the top and bottom borders. Do the same with the dark strips. Make light-dark-light strip sets with these long strips. These pieced strips will make the borders for each side of the quilt.
Step 10:Measure the length and width of the quilt in several places through the middle. Take an average of these measurements in each direction if necessary. Cut the side borders to the measurement of the length, and the top and bottom borders to the measurement of the width. Pin and sew the side borders to the quilt. Press toward the quilt.
Step 11:Add the extra nine-patch blocks to both ends of the top and bottom borders, pinning and matching seams. Press toward the borders. Sew to the top and bottom of the quilt.
Step 12: Press the quilt top.
Step 13: Layer with batting and backing. Finish quilt as desired.
Quilting Suggestion
Quilt (by hand or machine) diagonal lines through the "chain", or diagonal lines on both sides of the chain, as shown in the photograph of the quilt.
Don't forget to sign and date your quilt! Enjoy!
The minimum quantity is 1/4 (.25) yard.
Examples:
3/8 yard = 0.375
1/2 yard= 0.5
1 1/2 yards = 1.5
2 5/8 yards = 2.63
Width: 44 in.
Fiber Content: 100% Cotton