How do you expand a quilt pattern?

How do you expand a quilt pattern?

Basically what it boils down to is to reduce the size, divide the size you want it to be by the size you have. To enlarge, divide the size you have by the size you want it to be. Multiply both answers by 100 to get the percentage to enlarge or reduce.”

How much fabric do I need for a chevron quilt?

You can choose to have just a few that repeat, or eleven different fabrics as I have here. You’ll need fat quarters or quarter yard cuts (make sure you have a full 9 inches in width if you choose quarter yard cuts) for each chevron.

How do you make a chevron quilt pattern?

Step 1: Cut all of your 5 inch by 5 inch squares. (See materials needed for the number of squares that will be needed). Step 2: Cut all of your squares in half from corner to corner so that each square will produce 2 triangles. Step 3: Lay out all of your triangles into your desired chevron quilt pattern.

How do you make chevron stripes with fabric?

Start by choosing several fabrics to create your chevron stripes. You can choose to have just a few that repeat, or eleven different fabrics as I have here. You’ll need fat quarters or quarter yard cuts (make sure you have a full 9 inches in width if you choose quarter yard cuts) for each chevron.

How to piece the ric rac Chevron block?

How to piece the ‘Ric Rac’ chevron block 1 Put the Fabric A square right sides together with a Fabric C square and pin to the back of the template, making sure that the cream fabric (Fabric 2 Sew along the red lines. 3 Cut through all the black lines on the template to give eight triangles.

How can I change the look of my quilting blocks?

Press seams open or to one side as desired. Chevron remix: give your block a whole new look! Half-square Triangles are a great staple for any quilter and, as you can see below, simply re-arranging their placement can create a new-look block in no time.