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FIRST TIP: Much credit goes to the November 2006 issue of The Wood Magazine
(a Better Homes and Gardens guy magazine) The article introduces a very ancient
measuring devise called the “The Fibonacci Gauge, which I renamed the “The Fabric
Quilt Gauge”. This Fibonacci gauge was used by the designers of, “The Last Supper”,
the ancient Greek Pantheon, and the Egyptian pyramids. The theory is that all ecstatic
pleasing to the eye objects have a common formula called, “The Golden Mean”

The Universal question quilters most often ask their spouse or a friend, “Do they think
the border on this quilt should be wider or not?”

Question answered, the Fabric Quilt Gauge measures your block (“A”) and displays the
most pleasing to the eye width of the adjoining border (“B”).

Although the article in the Wood Magazine was for those who design furniture, it
immediately struck me how this gauge would work in quilting. I’ve only associated the
gauge with block-border situations, but you may be able to think of others. If you find
other uses for the Quilt Gauge let us know about your find.

I’ve included a link to the Wood Magazine article where it will explain the use of the
gauge.

The kit offered in the magazine is for the binding parts only and does not include the
wood parts.

As Webmaster I will offer an occasional melody-song (another memory) to listen while
you quilt. You and your friends can also share hints and tips that can be passed to
future quilting generations.





				The Fibonacci (Quilt) Gauge