Quilters Math Made Easy | Episode 18

In this video The Opinionated Quilter talks about the difference between a square and square block and a quilt set diagonally. She also tells you how to do yardage calculations for borders, backings, and bindings. She demonstrates how simple quilters math can be.
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[@tblack4719]

The tip about adding the seam allowance at the end makes so much sense, but I’ve never heard anybody say it so simply - thank you!!!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Thanks so much.

[@sandibidewell9089]

Totally agree that at each step in a pattern there should be the unfinished block size! That would be sooooo helpful! :)

[@bethkoch11]

I've been quilting for several years, but this tutorial was SO informative, even so. I don't have much trouble calculating binding, borders, etc., but when I try to figure out how much fabric to buy for the back, I get confused for some reason, so this was very helpful! Also, the last hint about adding the 1/2" in at the end was so simple, but a great tip. And I'm with you - I always cut the blocks for triangles bigger, and then trim down to size. Why make things harder than they need to be? I really look forward to your videos because you actually teach usable skills.

[@dcatweaver]

Math made easy! Thanks Your quilt is beautiful.

[@iriswidelski8215]

Boy oh boy I’m glad to have found your channel. Love your approach and name, opinionated quilter. The quilts in the background are so colorful and inspiring. Thanks for your work.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Thank you ever so much for your kind words.

[@lindadavis8082]

Very helpful information. You have confirmed my general math calculations! Thank you!

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Wow i learn so much from your great tutorials!!!!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Happy to hear that!

[@jctowim2203]

I am a very new quilter, and this was so valuable. I am feeling more confident now in making some of my own designs thanks to this video. Thank you!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

So glad I can share what I’ve learned over the years.

[@VickiTabor]

This is so informative! Thank you! When I purchase yardage, I always round up to either 1/2 yard or full yard. This will save me money and space because I won't have so much scraps. 🙂

[@AnitaSouthall]

And because we buy metres in Australia we also end up with an extra 3 inches for every yard, great for binding wriggle room 👍

[@kerryl4031]

Did enjoy - much better to trim down than panic that something isn't big enough. For me I've always erred on the side of caution and bought way too much backing, having had issues with a quilt shop lady, now retired who didn't quite get the maths right and I didn't have enough. Taught me a lesson - always add a yard! But then she was trying to help and I've always hated maths (not that I can't do it, I'm just lazy!) - the backing went on another quilt so it wasn't wasted at all - in fact looked better on that than the original! So will now go ahead, think 40 and will refer back when my memory goes kerflooey! Many thanks! xx

[@kathyyarbrough303]

What a wonderful, informative, interesting, spectacular quilting tutorial this was! I love learning, and this was all information I definitely want to learn. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and talent with us, your viewers! EXCELLENT!!!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Thank you for your kind words. I already noticed a few things I forgot to say so stay tuned if next weeks video.

[@dc5600]

I never attempted to quilt until recently because of math, but then I finally started with precuts. Thank you for explaining the math so thoroughly. I'm going to branch out to yardage.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

You are so welcome!

[@sharonlyman3029]

Tks for your interesting and informative tutorials. Great format and good info.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

My pleasure!

[@renestovall9226]

Very Helpful! I am terrible at math, Thank You

[@AnitaSouthall]

Super useful for both myself and my sewing student. Especially about the backing sizes.

[@peggyprendergast1709]

Light in the valley zoom class, yes please!

[@joanmcfadyen]

Thank you, this video is very helpful!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

I agree with your opinion, setting the blocks on point is easier. And it would use less fabric because there are less seams.

[@sharishimeall3215]

Thank you for the Quilter’s math lesson --I think I’ll need to watch a few times. Great info and resources. 🎉yes would be very interested in a zoom class for the Light in the valley quilt.

[@scottiehugghis2383]

Your quilt math is very helpful, just didn’t unite understand how and when to use 1.414. And yes would be interesting in a zoom class on the in the valley quilt.

[@kimkehoe4804]

So happy to have found your channel. I would love to do the "light in the valley" with you. I have been trying to figure out the pattern for some time. Appreciate you.

[@annemarsaw1391]

Yes it’s frustrating when sizing up as you construct and the measurements are not listed

[@melanietehan6560]

I am new here. What is the Light in the Valley quilt, please? I enjoy your commentaries as well as tutorials.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

I did two videos on the quilt. It is so 3D I always feel like it jumps up out towards you. See my videos, the first tells the story of how I cracked the code, then in the next I give the specifics.

[@vondafreeland7578]

I would like to do the zoom class for the light of the valley quilt

[@janrichardson8331]

I would make a charity quilt out of the scraps that you were given.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

It’s definitely a Project Linus quilt. What pattern would you do?

[@janrichardson8331]

@@theopinionatedquilter I'm not sure, it would depend on what you were given. It was hard to tell how the strip sets were made. Looking forward to seeing what you make.

[@AnitaSouthall]

@@theopinionatedquilter to me it screamed Bargello but I definitely would want to cut strip sets across and add them with sashing to get a bigger size. If it were me I'd review any videos that use strip sets before deciding.

[@80657]

I have a question for you. I have the sampler spree quilt book by Susan Ache...they are 6 in blocks...some of them I can figure out how to make them into a 12in finished or 12.5 unfinished but some of the others I'm not doing so good at...if you are familiar with this book and the blocks please advise. Thank you and I love your channel. It has help me with a lot of my quilts.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

I am not familiar with the book but watch my video on quilters math. Take whatever the unit is for the 6" block, first remove the seam allowance, then double the measurement and add back in the seam allowance. For example, if you are told to cut a 3 1/2" square, you take 3 1/2 - 1/2 = 3 X2 = 6 plus 1/2 = 6 1/2 So you cut a 6 1/2" square. I hope this helps.