Try it in your colours
Tap a colourway, or pick each fabric. The film at the top changes too.
Cut sizes for one Economy block
Pick the finished size. Every cut includes the ¼″ seam allowance.
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Economy centreaccent fabric | 3½″ × 3½″ | 1 |
| Economy inner triangle squaremain fabric | 3⅝″ × 3⅝″ | 2 |
| Economy outer triangle squarebackground fabric | 4½″ × 4½″ | 2 |
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Economy centreaccent fabric | 5″ × 5″ | 1 |
| Economy inner triangle squaremain fabric | 4¾″ × 4¾″ | 2 |
| Economy outer triangle squarebackground fabric | 6″ × 6″ | 2 |
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Economy centreaccent fabric | 6½″ × 6½″ | 1 |
| Economy inner triangle squaremain fabric | 5¾″ × 5¾″ | 2 |
| Economy outer triangle squarebackground fabric | 7½″ × 7½″ | 2 |
Good to know
What size should I make an Economy block?
Any size that suits your quilt. 12″ is the easiest to sew, and 9″ or 6″ look lovely in a busy, scrappy quilt. It sits on a 2 by 2 grid, so a finished size that divides by 2 gives you friendly cutting numbers. The cut sizes for all three are on this page.
How many Economy blocks do I need for a quilt?
At 12″ you need 9 blocks for a wall quilt, 12 for a baby quilt, 30 for a throw, 48 for a twin quilt and 72 for a queen quilt. Sashing or a border between them means fewer blocks for the same size.
Is the Economy good for a beginner?
Yes, if you take it slowly. The one new skill is the economy, and the film at the top shows every cut, seam and press.
What's the trick to a neat Economy?
Sew a test Economy first and measure it. If it comes out the right size, the rest will too.
Coffee and a few seams?
Start a quilt with the Economy and we’ll walk you through every cut and seam.
Sew an Economy quilt