Sew What’s Up Presents
The Sew What’s New Archive
This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and
quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was
retired in August 2007. It is being provided by
“Sew What’s Up,”
which serves as the new home for many members of “Sew What’s New.”
From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 06-08-2006, 09:51 AM (1 of 11)
|
Ok, so before I start to design my own program for calculating all the number of pieces for each color, for the number of blocks, for the number of finished squares, for the size of the quilt, etc. . . . . Is there any good inexpensive or free software out there already? Thought I better ask before I spend the time designing the program! Thanks! You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
|
User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257 
|
From: Patty22
Date: 06-08-2006, 10:34 AM (2 of 11)
|
I had Electric Quilt when it first came out, however, I never upgraded in the system and found it more functional for me to just go through Barbara Brackman's pattern dictionary on my own (I have a copy of the old loose-leaf when she was producing the book before a company took it over). Why don't you experiment and have some fun before you get yourself heavily invested in "extras" that you might not use as frequently as you think. This sewing adventure gets mighty $$$$........ and you might as well prioritize your purchases...... Oh my God, it sounds like I'm telling you that you can not sample all the candy in the Candy Store. Sorry..... 
Patty
|
User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: Patty22
Date: 06-08-2006, 10:35 AM (3 of 11)
|
Oh wait, you said you were looking for "free" programs......... Wise choice, but I'm not sure if there is anything out there. How about joining a guild and see if the members network and "share" or if the guild has their own loaning library.... Patty
|
User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 06-08-2006, 02:47 PM (4 of 11)
|
Try some of the links at quilter's cache. Hope it helps http://quilterscache.com/StartQuiltingPages/startquiltingtwo.html TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
|
From: carman
Date: 06-08-2006, 04:35 PM (5 of 11)
i Googled quilting calculations and it came up with a ton of sites 
|
User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692 
|
From: Mariellen
Date: 06-08-2006, 07:19 PM (6 of 11)
|
Hi...there is a fairly new product out called Quilter's FabriCalc. It does all the math for you. I was able to enlarge a 39 1/2" square quilt to a king size quilt in about 15 mins. It is available at most fabric and/or quilt shops and also online. Just enter it in your search engine. I paid $39.95 for mine and it is one of the best investment I ever made.
If I had known that grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first!!
|
User: Mariellen
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 58 
|
From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 06-08-2006, 08:34 PM (7 of 11)
|
This one is pretty good . . . for my needs right now. Of course, I spent lunchtime today making a spreadsheet! I like the Quilt Calculator better! http://vrya.net/quilt/index.php You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
|
User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257
|
From: Patty22
Date: 06-09-2006, 07:50 AM (8 of 11)
I promise not to reply to posts anymore until my 5th cup of coffee  I was visualizing you designing your quilt, therefore using EQ,and calculating blocks needed, not necessarily contemplating the amount of fabric needed. Sorry..... Quilt Calculator is handy! I must say you are really getting into the sewing and quilting. I can't wait to see what you create. Off to the coffee maker 
Patty
|
User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 06-10-2006, 08:16 PM (9 of 11)
|
I run for my coffee too, lol. I put a lot of thought into everything. I did all my calculations on my own, and then checked them online. I'm crazy! But at least I can admit it I'm really into designing - the fabric end of it really doesn't bother me. I buy on sale, I have an eye for color, and I will not be buying 11 - 15 yards of fabric for a quilt top until I PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. I KNOW I will be back for help from all of you - as you are all so wonderful and helpful! No idea if this rusty sewer would have been able to accomplish what I have so far in 4 weeks without all of you . . . . Every one of you is a doll! You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
|
User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257
|
From: JoanieB
Date: 06-12-2006, 05:36 PM (10 of 11)
|
My hubby got me the quilt calculator this past weekend. I haven't had the chance to use it yet, but I have been reading the instructions that come with it. It looks farily easy to use and very complete. Joanie |
User: JoanieB
Member since: 01-28-2005 Total posts: 68 |
From: SewingStephanie
Date: 06-13-2006, 05:27 PM (11 of 11)
|
I'm going to buy one today. You dont know HOW many times I find fabric out of the blue that I just HAVE to have and don't know how much I need....like last night. heheee |
User: SewingStephanie
Member since: 02-08-2006 Total posts: 40 |
Visit Sew What’s Up for the latest sewing and quilting tips and discussions.
This page was originally located on Sew What’s New (www.sew-whats-new.com) at http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-19331.html
Sew What’s Up is hosted by ZenSoft