Use TNT, the “Top Notch Ten” or “Ten Nifty Tips” to play around with your quilt pattern.
#10 – Adjust the number of rows or blocks
#9 – Add borders
#8 – Use sashing
#7 – Use framing
#6 – Add a header/footer row
#5 – Use only part of a quilt pattern
#4 – Use diagonal layout and setting squares
#3 – Add spacers
#2 – Adjust block size.
#1 – Adjust the pattern layout.
Why would you use TNT?
You could use one or more TNT techniques to adjust the top to fit your desired sizing.
You could use TNT to give a pattern a twist and make it your own.
By using TNT techniques, you can be adventurous and design your own quilt. Take an idea and then play around with the square sizing, layout and borders. The end result may surprise you.
Have fun playing with TNT, the quilter’s dynamite.