I find it helpful to do a few back stitches to start this seam and then sew to the edge of the block. Stitch starting at the perpendicular red line (below) to the edge of the block. In it, the first seam is only partially sewn to create the complete edge the next unit will be sewn to. This block utilizes a technique called puzzle or partial seams.
Y-seams are used in some Attic Window, LeMoyne Star and Lone Star quilt patterns. In her question, Linda asked if there were y-seams in this quilt block design. In EQ8 you can print templates, foundation patterns, and rotary cutting charts for the blocks at any size you need.
#HOW TO DESIGN A QUILT BLOCK IN ELECTRIC QUILT 8 PATCH#
The table below shows the patch dimensions for blocks using a 1", 1-1/2" and 2" GUs.Īfter piecing this unit (unfinished) measures:Ī word on puzzle or partial seams piecing. This add-on for EQ8 software gives you all 225 blocks and the full quilt layout designed by Jane A. The Finished Size is (3 x 1") by (1 x 1") or 3" by 1"Īdd a 1/2" seam allowance to each dimension and the patch should be cut: In our example, for a patch with dimensions of 3x1 GUs and each is 1" square, using the formula above, we calculate: To arrive at the Finished Size, simply multiply the GU by the its size. Use this simple formula to determine patch sizes for squares and rectangles: There's no need to draft a life-sized block. When this number is a rotary cutter friendly number, all that's left to do is calculate the patch dimensions. So divide 9" (finished) by 9 (the number of GU) and we get a 1" GU. Then divide this number by the number of grid units (GU).įor our example block, let's say we want a 9" finished block. Step 3: Choose the finished block size and calculate the patch dimensionsĬhoose a finished block dimensions.
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