Motif Joining Tracker
Mark joined pieces within a layout.
How Motif Joining Tracker Works?
The Motif Joining Tracker works by counting Joined Motifs toward the Total in Layout. Each tap marks one more motif joined into the blanket, by sewing or by join-as-you-go (JAYG).
Set the layout total
Press → to set Total in Layout, such as 80.
Join in order
Join row by row from the top left so the order is clear.
Log each join
Tap the count pad or press Space after each motif is joined.
Find your place
Row = ⌊joined ÷ motifs across⌋ + 1 tells you the layout row you are on.
Motif Joining Tracker Formula
The Motif Joining Tracker formula is seams in a grid = (across − 1) × down + (down − 1) × across. Each motif joined adds up to 2 seams in a JAYG grid.
- Seams
J = (a − 1)d + (d − 1)aa is the layout width in motifs and d is the layout height in motifs.
- Layout row
Row = ⌊joined ÷ a⌋ + 1Use the joined count.
- Layout column
Col = joined mod a + 1Col is the next motif's column.
Worked example: An 8 × 10 layout has (7 × 10) + (9 × 8) = 142 seams. At 45 joined, you are on row 6, column 6.
Motif Joining Tracker Conversion Table
The Motif Joining Tracker conversion table gives seams and seam length for 5 layouts with 6 in (15 cm) motifs.
| Layout | Motifs | Seams | Total seam length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 6 | 30 | 49 | 24.5 ft (7.5 m) |
| 6 × 8 | 48 | 82 | 41 ft (12.5 m) |
| 8 × 10 | 80 | 142 | 71 ft (21.6 m) |
| 10 × 12 | 120 | 218 | 109 ft (33.2 m) |
| 12 × 14 | 168 | 310 | 155 ft (47.2 m) |
Seam yarn is about 3 times the seam length for whip stitch.
What is Motif Joining Tracker?
A Motif Joining Tracker is a tool that tracks how many motifs are joined into a layout. Joining is the last big job of a motif blanket, and the grid position matters for colour layouts.
Losing your place can put two same-colour motifs side by side. Knowing the joined count gives your row and column in the layout.
The Stitches Counter tool saves the joined count and the layout total in your browser.
What are the uses of Motif Joining Tracker?
There are 4 main uses of the Motif Joining Tracker, including JAYG blankets, sewn blankets and colour layouts.
JAYG blankets
Track join-as-you-go progress.
Sewn blankets
Track whip stitch or mattress stitch seams.
Colour layouts
Find your row and column in a colour plan.
Garments
Track squares joined into a cardigan.
About the Motif Joining Tracker
Track progress as you seam or join-as-you-go (JAYG) motifs into blanket rows and columns with grid progress mapping.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Join horizontal seams first across all rows, then work vertical continuous seams.
- ✓Mattress stitch creates an invisible join; slip stitch crochet creates an attractive raised ridge.
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