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If I take a large block pattern and reduce it on the copy machine, will everything stay in proportion, only in a smaller size? If not, how do I make the block smaller, is there a formula?

Linda

I don't know of any magical formulas - but if you do shrink it down, take off the 1/4 inch seam allowance first and then add it back on after you shrunk the pattern. I'm still not sure if this work, you might try it with a simple pattern first

Littlebit is correct. If you don't remove the seam allowance and you simple reduce the pattern 50% all of a sudden your 1/4" seam allowance is only 1/8".

Here is a website that has a formula to reduce or increase block sizes. Sorry I don't know how to make it possible to link directly, but here's the address: www.victorianaquiltdesigns.com. Click on the "calculators block." There are 5 different calculations you can download for free. You just have to request them and they'll be sent to your email address as attachments. I have all 5 and the email can through great. Note: you have to put your first and last name, otherwise it doesn't work. I just put my first name and wondered why I didn't get anything, went back, put in first and last name, bingo! These charts are WONDERFUL. The forumla you're looking for is in the "Quilty Formulas" chart. Hope this helps. carol/kittyquilt

Carol - You are so good to help and what a neat website! For future reference just above where you type the message are two buttons one is for Inserting Images from photobucket and the other is Inserting Links (URL).

Here is the direct link. www.victorianaquiltdesigns.com'>www.vic ... esigns.com

Well it doesn't work. The new security is not allowing the link. Sorry!

Thanks so much for the info......I downloaded all five charts. Now I am set for anything!!!

Linda

Glad you got them, Rose92. They are very helpful, just used one this morning. Thanks for trying Quilter7. I've tried some links and they don't go direct either. HUGS< carol/kittyquilt

what a great site thank-you

great site and info thanks