Quilt Engineering 101 are small tutorials showing basic block construction, quilt sizing and fabric calculations. Quilt sizing and fabric calculations are easily done with the use of our Quilting Apps.
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Tutorials are included in the following videos:
How Much Fabric Do I Need For a Single Patch
This video demonstrates how to make the Jelly Roll Scraps quilt block. Also known as the Potato Chip quilt block. Near the end of the video you can view the Quilting App lesson to find out how much fabric you need for a single patch.
Cutting Narrow or Wide Strips - How Much Fabric Do I Save?
This video demonstrates how to make the Paint Swatch Charms quilt block. The Quilting Apps lesson near the end shows you the best way to cut long narrow strips to save fabric.
How Much Fabric For Half Square Triangles?
For Rotary Cutting and AccuQuilt
This video demonstrates how to make the Split Lattice quilt block. The Quilting Apps lesson shows you how to find the fabric needed for cutting half square triangles by rotary cutting or the AccuQuilt cutting system.
How Much Fabric for Strip Piecing, Cornerstones and Sashing?
This video demonstrates how to make the Irish Chain-esque quilt block. The Quilting Apps lesson near the end shows how to find out how much fabric you need for strip piecing, for cornerstones and for sashing.
How Much Fabric for The Entire Quilt
This video demonstrates how to make the Little Bows quilt block. The Quilting Apps lesson near the end shows how to find the number of blocks needed for the size quilt you want. Next, you learn how to find the amount of fabric needed for the entire quilt.
How to Calculate 9-Patch Cornerstone and Rail Fence Sash
This video shows how to calculate the sashing and cornerstone as patches then demonstrates how to calculate fabric requirements for the rail fence and 9-patch units.
Happy quilting!
Carol