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How to Design a Quilt - Quilt Settings

Quilt sets, or settings, is the term used to describe quilt layouts, and the setting you choose can dramatically change the finished look of a quilt. Use these quilt layout instructions and design ideas the next time you make a quilt.
How to Cut Corner and Setting Triangles
Quilts with blocks set on point have triangular opening around their outer edges where each diagonal row of blocks ends. Learn how to make setting triangles to fill in the gaps of your on point quilt.
Mattress Sizes
Dimensions for standard mattress sizes to help you design your quilts. Mattress sizes from About Quilting.
Jinny Beyer's Quilt Design Board
Look near the bottom of the page for a link to Jinny Beyer's interactive design board. Change the blocks and fabric, figure yardage requirements. It's a fun design tool that lets you see how altering colors and values affects a quilt.

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