Tutorial
QuiltSize calculates the finished size of a quilt setting. It does this by first figuring the desired size for a quilt using the dimensions for mattress, drops and pillow tuck. Then, the quilt top size is figured using the dimensions of the planned setting. QuiltSize then calculates, and shows in a diagram, how closely a setting will be to the target size.
Sometimes close is good enough. Yet, there are times when you need a project to finish up as expected. And if you are doing a project for a contest, you've got to get the combination of blocks + sashing + borders exactly right.
This tutorial outlines the steps to use QuiltSize.
Sometimes close is good enough. Yet, there are times when you need a project to finish up as expected. And if you are doing a project for a contest, you've got to get the combination of blocks + sashing + borders exactly right.
This tutorial outlines the steps to use QuiltSize.
1 Set layout basics
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Tap '+' in the upper left to start a new project. (These settings can be edited later.) Tap 'Add'. |
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At this point, the diagram shown is just a place-holder filler. Open '•••' for option to change the color theme. |
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2 Set the target size
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Tap to open menu. Tap 'Mattress' and scroll to one of the standard mattresses or pick 'Custom Quilt' to enter width and length. |
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Finish up by setting lengths for drops and pillow tuck. The dotted line shows the target size for the quilt. Still, at this point, the diagram is just a place-holder filler. |
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3 Enter sizes for quilt top blocks, sashing and border(s)
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Enter block, sashing and border(s) size. The Blocks menu also has the setting options. The diagram is now showing the setting as the best fit of the quilt top setting within the target size,shown by the dotted line. 'Best fit' is the maximum number of blocks that will fit inside the target size. |
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Get more insight. Tap 'Mattress' button to see how the mattress fits within the quilt top. |
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4 Adjust
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Adjusting the sashing and/or borders gets quilt top fitting closer to the target size while keeping the blocks at 8". |
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Tap 'i' to open a pop-up with the dimensions of both the target and actual size. NOTE: The top section, Best Fit, reports both [1] the overall size of the quilt top and [2] the quilt's Finished Size with Binding. |
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5 Share and Save
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Tap '•••' for the 'PDF Summary'. This is a one page summary of the setting, complete with piece counts and dimensions. |
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Tap '<Gallery' to save the layout and instantly add it to your library of settings.
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FOOTNOTE A QuiltSize layout can be exported to QuiltSandwich
When exported to QuiltSandwich, a new project is instantly created with the QuiltSize name. It includes the pieces for sashing, borders, backing, batting and binding. Each is complete with yardage & cutting diagrams and ready to assign fabric. The blocks are included as reminders they needed to be deleted and replaced with the pieces that will makeup the blocks. More details about how to share a setting to QuiltSandwich.
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Tap '•••' to Share to QuiltSandwich
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Tap YES. Add includes Sashing, Batting, Backing, and Binding
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Instantly, the layout is added to Quilts as a new project with QuiltSize name
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QuiltSandwich yardage and cutting diagrams will now help gather and prepare fabrics for your own quilt design
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