Brenda has a question about the Rag Quilt Tutorial. I thought I'd post it here. With it being winter and the holidays past us this is a good time to work on a quilt, perhaps even a gift for next Christmas. :o)
Her question:
I've had this bookmarked for a while and I finally know what I'm going to make! My 4 year old daughter needs a bedspread for her twin bed. Would you be able to tell me how much fabric I should aim to buy for a quilt that would cover a twin bed? I'm going to be using 2 colors--yellow and purple. I can't wait! I would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks!
My answer:
Buy at least 7 yards, 3 1/2 of each color. If you are new to sewing you may even want to buy 8 yards (4 of each color), to give yourself room for not keeping the 1/2" seam allowance. Another thing to keep in mind is how far you want it to hang off the bed. This would be a GREAT math project for the kids! Measure the bed, allow for 1/2" on each side of the 8"square. Most flannel fabric is 44" wide, so you can figure the yardage from there.
For the record, I HATE math (Jeff teaches the kids that subject), but learning to quilt has helped me SO MUCH! Another reason to make sure your kids learn practical skills.
Her question:
I've had this bookmarked for a while and I finally know what I'm going to make! My 4 year old daughter needs a bedspread for her twin bed. Would you be able to tell me how much fabric I should aim to buy for a quilt that would cover a twin bed? I'm going to be using 2 colors--yellow and purple. I can't wait! I would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks!
My answer:
Buy at least 7 yards, 3 1/2 of each color. If you are new to sewing you may even want to buy 8 yards (4 of each color), to give yourself room for not keeping the 1/2" seam allowance. Another thing to keep in mind is how far you want it to hang off the bed. This would be a GREAT math project for the kids! Measure the bed, allow for 1/2" on each side of the 8"square. Most flannel fabric is 44" wide, so you can figure the yardage from there.
For the record, I HATE math (Jeff teaches the kids that subject), but learning to quilt has helped me SO MUCH! Another reason to make sure your kids learn practical skills.
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Love your site, I happened apon it from Shelly Jo's site.
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Oh how funny--my lack of math skills got a post!!! :) I HATE figuring yardages--my mom and sister always help. It's very hard for someone as visual as me.
So thank you for your help--the baby quilt was so fun to make I can't wait to get started on the bedspread!
oh, my Brenda...You would not believe how much quilting has helped my poor math skills. :o)
I'd love to see a picture if your finisihed project!
Uh, here it is November and I'm nearly done with all the squares. It's still the same year so it's OK...right????
Sure! Email us a picture of the finished project.
:o)
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