This page contains bedding size charts with standard mattress measurements and a typical quilt sizes made for various size mattresses.
Welcome to Scissortail Quilting's little quilting "know-how" section. This page is where I store handy quilting info and reference notes.
Welcome to Scissortail Quilting's little quilting "know-how" section. This page is where I store handy quilting info and reference notes.
Don't know about your area but here in VaBch/Norfolk Friday was July Sew Day. It wasn't just another sew day this one had a little spice. Our local PBS Station, WHRO, was filming and interviewing for a piece they are doing on the work Elaine and I do for and about QOV. It is apparently a new segment on events and people around our area that support our active military and veterans. To be chosen as the first story is quite an honor. We will post and link what we can when it becomes available. They will be making another trip to the home/studio for some more footage and interviewing this coming week. Are we excited...ask your 7 year old on Christmas Morning before you hand him/her their first present. Duh!!! To say we are lucky when it comes to space would be very true. The Ocean View Senior Center Norfolk allows us access to the gym area. Our guild also holds our Day Chapter meeting s here. They have been very generous and gracious hosts. Above, the WHRO camera operator, Shannon, takes some shots as Laurie explains the photos of her family she has on her cup. Elaine and I had the honor of awarding QOV's to her parents. WWII Veterans who meet when her dad was wounded and the treating nurse was...you guessed it...her mom. Above, left to right Nancy B. Nancy Z. and Anne H. share stories and experiences with the WHRO Reporter, Michelle B. (standing) Michelle is a 26 year veteran from the U.S. Air Force. She was also one very surprised recipient of a Quilt of Valor that we presented. We will post some photos at first opportunity. Shannon videoed and took some stills of the Award Presentation. Nancy Z's name will come up again here in a few minutes. Above Susan P. and Nancy F. (I know a lot of Nancy's) were working on bindings. While Davis M. (below) was doing some cutting. He was working on some blocks for future QOV's. Davis has been quilting since February 2013 and has already ribboned. A former engineer he took to quilting and sewing like, as they say, a fish to water. I think I've seen at least a dozen of his finished projects...at least...oh did I say finished. One month he brings a couple of tops to Show and Tell and next month he brings the completed quilts. My guess is the life expectancy of a UFO is very short around Davis. We displayed a couple of finished quilts and there was an area where we had quilts to be bound, bordered, and labeled. Everyone had plenty to do. There was one quilt that wasn't there. It was in the Longarm Room attached to the machine waiting for someone to get home and apply some thread. You'll recall I mentioned Nancy Z. would be heard from again. Well here she is. Elaine and I were graciously invited to attend this years Region 8 Retreat. While there it was announced by Betsy that a company that makes the blue star fields for flags has a very strict and rigid quality control system. If there is a flaw, any flaw, the smallest of flaws detected as the field comes off the machine the field is removed from further production and prior to Betsy, discarded. The fields are never part of an American Flag. Well long story short Betsy took delivery of apparently a pallet full of blue fields of different sized stars that didn't get past quality control. So of the 90 individuals that attended the retreat we all got some blue fields. You may have seen some postings of what others have done with those blue fields. Well here is Nancy Z's. I got to quilt it and more than likely will get to award it down the road. This truly is one of those times when the picture doesn't do justice. This is one fabulous quilt. My goal as a longarmer, whether a QOV, a Project Linus, someone's baby quilt or one of Elaine's custom T Shirt quilts, regardless, is to compliment the quilter's work. I haven't seen Nancy yet so I'm kind of on pins and needles but I hope I was successful. Her work is always beautiful and meticulous. Picking the pattern and putting down the first few stitches was more nerve racking than flying into a combat zone under fire. At the time I was used to that, it was the routine. Complimenting the work of quilters is a tad bit more challenging. If I get it wrong a lot more dangerous. I'll leave you with this...by the time I get the quilt all of this has been figured out...thank goodness! I have to admit I'm a littler concerned in regards to the size of the lap as indicated above. I'm gonna have to talk with Elaine. Apparently I'm gonna need a "nap quilt." I'm certain I qualify. Quilt till you wilt...we do.
Sometimes a quilter will need to figure out exactly how much yardage is meant in a pattern by doing a little bit of math. and the most common calculation
Welcome to Scissortail Quilting's little quilting "know-how" section. This page is where I store handy quilting info and reference notes.
A blog with special designed quilts, blocked, applique, t-shirt, picture, etc. including pictures, tutorials, techniques, quilting, & giveaways
Quilting for Beginners teaches newbies how to quilt from the basics, start to finish. This 5 part series walks you through each step of quilt making.
Japanese culture is unique in that the country has many things that other countries do not. One example of those is the geisha, female entertainers with meticulous training and sophisticated appearance. Many foreigners mistook them for traditional prostitutes, which is significantly inaccurate. Hence, to avoid misunderstanding, let’s talk about them and everything about them: Check […]
Tutorial on Designing a Strip Pieced Watercolor: Rather than re writing this info, here are the links for a 3 part tutorial to create a ...
Monica Curry Quilt Design
Download our printable quilt size chart with the dimensions for all the standard quilt sizes. Save for all your future quilt size dilemmas.
Have you ever wondered how many squares you can cut from a fat quarter, a fat eighth or a layer cake square? My last Quick Reference Chart is a great guide help you out: This is a very helpful reference when you are deciding on the right precut to purchase or to choose from you stash, before starting a new project. Its also interesting to see just how many squares you can yield from each precut, making it easier to achieve good use of your lovely fabrics. You can download and print your free chart HERE. I hope these charts have been helpful; they definitely have been to me and will be used often in the studio while I'm designing. If you have missed any of the other charts, just visit the "Free Printables" tab at the top of the page and you will find them listed under "Sewing Room". Happy sewing :)
Reference sheets that help when you’re needing the exact answer you seek! Bedding Measurements Basic Setting Size Chart Quilt Back Yardage Quilt Size Reference Chart Related Posts Dresden Quilt Block SwapI can not believe I didn't participate in any swaps in 2018! 2019 will be… Free Quilting Patterns for InspirationDid you know that I offer ... Read More about Quilting Tip Sheets
After putting out the Patchwork Planner & Journal--- and then this year the Patchwork Calendar, I got thinking (and was missing) a few things.
Do you need some quick reference charts for all those pesky bits of information such as how many inches are in 5/8 of a yard? How big is a l...
Use this handy quilt backing calculator to calculate the backing yardage for your quilt and the required number of seams.
A blog with special designed quilts, blocked, applique, t-shirt, picture, etc. including pictures, tutorials, techniques, quilting, & giveaways
Jelly rolls can make it so easy to quickly finish a quilt top, but how many jelly rolls to make a quilt? Jelly roll fabric strips are 2 1/2" wide by the width of the fabric, making it pretty nice when it comes to sewing straight lines.
My blog is where I share my quilt designs, recipes, tutorials and free patterns, so grab a coffee and let's create something wonderful together.
A quilt sizes chart visually showing standard quilt sizes and standard quilt batting. Use this quilt sizes infographic to fit standard beds.
Think your smart phone can’t help you finish a quilt? Think again! They’re not called “smart” for nothing. With phones, a camera, a browser to search for the nearest shop, and a GPS to help you find it, your phone can help you accomplish a lot. Here are a few tips for combining smart phones and quilting: Use photos to help you lay out your quilt blocks.
This fabric calculator will tell you how much fabric you need for both a quilt and its backing. Standard mattress sizes are given.
Learn how to choose fabrics for a quilt.
Fabric bleeds in your quilt can be a nightmare, but don't worry! There is a solution. Follow these steps to fix dye bleeding in your project.
Enjoy these easy and fun cheat sheets/charts for quilters from Art Gallery Fabrics ®. No Waste Flying Geese, Magic 8 HST, basic HST, Four at a Time HST etc.
Backing fabric yardage how big is your quilt and what amount of fabric do you need for the quilt back?
Quilt patterns can come in many sizes, but what if the size of the pattern isn't the size you want? These three easy ways to resize your quilts will save you a lot of time.
Once I learned how easy sewing curves could be, I made a wonderful quilt called Color Love. Let me show you how its done!
March 2023 Update: I now recommend cutting the smaller squares ⅛” larger than listed in the table (so 1½”, 1¾”, 2″, 2¼” 2½”, 2¾”, 3″, 3¼” 3½…
Print These Charts and Keep Them Handy! It’s so easy to pick up a few extra fat quarters when fabric shopping. They tend to catch the eye and can be bought individually or packaged in a bundle with others. Either way, they’re relatively inexpensive and often an impulse buy. But, what is a fat quarter, …
Free motion quilting is still something I get asked about the most. It's so simple, and also so daunting at the same time! I'm DEFINITELY not an expert, and don't look too close at my stitches, but good news....it doesn't have to be perfect, AND it's a great stress reliever! ;) While I was quilting...Read More
Enjoy these easy and fun cheat sheets/charts for quilters from Art Gallery Fabrics ®. No Waste Flying Geese, Magic 8 HST, basic HST, Four at a Time HST etc.
Often I find myself purchasing a fat quarter bundle and then designing a quilt that fits the amount of fabric I have to work with. I don't like to have a lot of scrap fabric left over so I try to make the biggest quilt that the bundle I purchased allows for. Different bundles come with different amo
I’ve only had my Baby Lock Meridian a few months but since I am a Geeky Girl (former Software Developer) and love technology I took to IQ Designer like a duck to water. I found that IQ design…
