What is the optimal size and number of squares you can get

[Margo C.]

from a fat quarter?? I was trying to calculate this. I also wonder what is the actual finished size of a charm pack square and are there different sizes of charm square? I have 10 fat quarters and want to see what size throw it will make without borders. I was trying to get the largest size squares out of them with the least waste. Any easy answers?? Thanks, Jan

[Margo C.]

Jan, I'm lousy at math, but if you want the largest squares from a fat quarter you can theoretically get one 18"x18" or 4 that measure 9"x9", but since not all fat quarters are exactly the same, you could just fold yours into quarters and see how large you can cut them!

If you cut each FQ into a large (18") square you could use 9 of them to make a quilt about 54.5"x54.5".

If you cut each FQ into 4 (9") squares you could use 36 of them to make a quilt about 53"x53".

[Margo C.]

It is way too early in the morning for math! :lol: :lol: :lol: :shock:

Sandi

[Margo C.]

Thanks Margo. That sounds like it will make a great throw. I thought I'd put the squares on point. But that would require setting triangles. But it would look nicer. I still have to finish my son Sean's wall quilt based on a drawing he did in 8th grade that was cool. It requires a bent checkerboard and some cloth weaving to make checkerboard spheres. Since I got the melanoma diagnosis I wonder how many quilts I'm going to get the chance to make. Thanks for your prayers, Margo. I need to keep my positive attitude. I hope to make quilts in heaven. That's a funny thought. I have a love of doing this, though I've only finished 3 quilts so far. With love, Jan

[Margo C.]

I am out of the woods with the melanoma, thank God. So this lap quilt could become a reality. Will post pics when it's done. JAN

[Cath P.]

I am out of the woods with the melanoma, thank God. So this lap quilt could become a reality. Will post pics when it's done. JAN

Jan - that is awesome news!!! So pleased you are out of the woods.. enjoy your quilting as only a person who has been through your journey could.

[Cath P.]

Great news Jan!!!

[Lotti D.]

fab news jan - enjoy the quilting even more

[Deborah W.]

I am out of the woods with the melanoma, thank God. So this lap quilt could become a reality. Will post pics when it's done. JAN

That is wonderful news. I am so glad.

[Deborah W.]

The Lord has been very merciful to me. Thank you all. Hugs and love, Jan

[Pam D.]

Jan, I am so glad to hear your good news :-)

[Rita C.]

Great news Jan, very happy for you and your family.

[Rita C.]

Maybe 6 months after my successful surgery my melanoma surgeon said I'm not out of the woods with my melanoma. I think he might say that I was after a few years of no problems. But I was reading this thread a year later and I am so thankful to be symptom free. I have made my son's quilt and started a bed quilt for him. I think I'd better get going on it, it needs to be basted. Only problem is my husband resents that I have this hobby. I guess I'd better make the next quilt for him. Thanks for the happy reaction to my old news. Will take a prayer that the luck holds though. Thanks Jan

[wendy w.]

Jan you're symptom free and you are going to stay that way, keep positive and keep quilting and we will keep it away.

OH's don't resent the hobby they just think they are getting less attention and need boosting. I've learn't to keep a project with hand embellishing so I can be with OH and he thinks he's getting attention. :wink: or take the laptop down and put earphones in so I can listen to the quiltshow :lol:

[wendy w.]

What's OH? Old husband? We won't say obnoxious. I watched Karen Eckmeier this morning as he is getting badly needed sleep. He interrupted a long nap during the dinner hour last night to "request" dinner which interrupted my watching of the beginning of the video. I figured Fri. night I'm spending essentially alone with no plans, and TQS can come to the rescue. So nice to be able to pick up where you left off. I want to make one of those village landscapes. What a stash buster. She used all kinds of colors and is color blind so she sees value better than most of us. I also like her wearables and want to make some of those too. Thanks for the advice on OH's. MIne has Polymyalgia Rheumatica so I have to understand that he's down for the count or under the weather so to speak. Thanks for the advice on staying positive. I really have so much to be thankful for. Jan (with a chihuahua, no chickens)