Resizing Stack and Whack blocks - using charm packs

[DCM]

If I wanted to use charm packs (5" squares cut diagonally) instead of turnovers (6" squares cut diagonally) what size would you make the rectangle that goes with the triangles on Jenny's tutorial? With the 6" turnovers the rectangles are 3 x 8. Would you cut the rectangle 2.5 x 7? I have a lot of charm packs and thought I could make some stack and whack lap quilts from the charm packs instead of the turnovers. Thank you for your advice!

[K. McEuen]

2.5 x7 sounds like it would be right. I know in the "normal" size you have a little extra on the rectangle so I think you are safe with the 2.5 x 7.

[aliaslaceygreen]

uuuuh...this sounds too much like a math problem. Quietly closing the thread and retreating...

[beadywoman]

uuuuh...this sounds too much like a math problem. Quietly closing the thread and retreating...

ROFLMAO! I'm no mathematician OR speller, either, for that matter! But I bet that you could make the rectangle bigger and square it all up - if you're better with the rotary cutter than I am, that is!

[SuzyQue]

I would just cut long rectangles and trim to fit.....then use for the next one...trim...etc.

[rebeccas-sewing]

You could also lay out the triangles in the position they will hold in the block and then measure the open spaces.

[Klasien]

Sounds like music to my ears,......."I have a lot of charm packs"..........
Overhere a charmpack is hard to find but if so it is about $$$$$$ 40 up to 45 $$$$$$ per charmpack.....
So if I could get them, I would never buy them. So guess what I will take home from my trip to the USA?

But to get back to your question, I can't help you but I like that you asked and got answerd, so I might try that for my wallhanging, I bought 2 charmpacks at MSCQ and this would look just right I think!

So thanks for asking, and have fun making those quilts, and......don't forget to post pictures!!!!

If I wanted to use charm packs (5" squares cut diagonally) instead of turnovers (6" squares cut diagonally) what size would you make the rectangle that goes with the triangles on Jenny's tutorial? With the 6" turnovers the rectangles are 3 x 8. Would you cut the rectangle 2.5 x 7? I have a lot of charm packs and thought I could make some stack and whack lap quilts from the charm packs instead of the turnovers. Thank you for your advice!

[Cathy F]

Wish I could be of some help but I'm mathematically challenged! LOL

[Midaem]

Hi Klasien, I don't mean to digress from the question being asked in this thread but your comment about charm packs costing $40-$45 each has blown me away. When you visit the states you should take home as many charm packs as you can possibly carry!

[rebeccas-sewing]

I don't know how much MSQC charges for out-of-country shipping but loading up on them and having them shipped all at once would probably still be a lot cheaper than 40 bucks!!!