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The Variables
W = width of quilt
L = length of quilt
d = size
of hexagon (finished)
(decimal, 1/4" hexagon is .25)
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Figure 1
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The
Equations - Always round up to
nearest whole number.
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# columns = X =
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W
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| d * 1.732 |
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# hexagons =
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L - 2d
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(2X-1) + X
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| 3d |
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# half hexagons =
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2L - 4d
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Example (Double size quilt)
W = 80", L
= 95", d = 1"
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# columns = X =
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W
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=
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80
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= 47
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| d * 1.732 |
1 * 1.732 |
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# rows = Y =
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2L - d
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=
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2(95) - 1
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= 63
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| 3d |
3(1) |
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# hexagons =
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L - 2d
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(2X-1) + X
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=
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95 - 2(1)
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[2(47) - 1] + 47 = 2930
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| 3d |
3(1) |
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# half hexagons =
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2L - 4d
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=
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2(95) - 4(1)
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= 62
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| 3d |
3(1) |
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Actual Size of Quilt
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W = Xd(1.732) = 47(1)(1.732) = 81.40"
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L =
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Y - 1
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3d + 2d =
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63 - 1
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3(1) + 2(1) = 95"
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