QUILT FORMULAS

Compliments of Victoriana Quilt Designs

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Reduce Block Formula

Size of Original ÷  Size You Want  =  % to decrease  

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Increase Block Formula

Size You Want ÷ Size of Original = % to increase

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Convert Fabric Yardage Formulas

44"-45" Fabric Width  x 1.25 =  36" Fabric Width

36" Fabric Width  x .85 =  44"-45" Fabric Width

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Corner Triangles Formula

Finished Block Size ÷1,414 + .875  =  Cut Square (cut once on diagonal)

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Setting Triangles Formula

Finished Block Size  x 1.414 + 1.25 =  Cut Square (cut twice on diagonal)

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Half Square Triangle Formula

Finished Block Size  + 7/8" =  Cut Square

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Quarter Square Triangle Formula

Finished Block Size  + 1-1/4" =  Cut Square