How Much Fabric Do I Need to Buy For a Quilt Top

This tutorial breaks down the math so that you can make a quilt top any size that you prefer and get an estimate on how much fabric is needed.

Standard Finished Quilt Sizes (in inches):

Crib Size 36 x 52

Throw Size 51 x 64

Twin 63 x 87 (Long Twin 63 x 92)

Double - Full 78 x 87

Queen 84 x 92

King 100 x 92

[MommeeMadre]

I just want to thank you (8 years later) for this calculation formula. My hope is to make curvy log cabin quilts for each on my adult children. The blocks will be the same, but arranged differently. I want to make sure i have enough fabric before beginning so i am not scrambling for more after i get started.

[rhondajohnson]

Excellent video!!!! I am a visual person, so this helped me immensely!! Thank you!

[mariadelpilarm.]

This is fantastic! Thank you very much! It's the first time I have found such an accurate instruction at the whole web concerning maths for quilting fabrics 👍🏻👍🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[tammymorrisHome]

Very clear explanation and just the information I was looking for! Thank you!

[luciboras]

Thank you. This is excellent explanation. I truly! truly! truly !appreciate your sharing.

[priziopriz]

I watched your video and am so happy I found you! The calculations are easy to follow and I love it! I made a template so now all I have to do is put in the numbers to determine my results!! Thank you so much you just made this sewing girl's life so much easier!!

[capri]

Following your excellent tutorial, I was able to calculate the fabric I needed for my grandson's Star Wars quilt. Your explanation and examples were very clear and to the point. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and posting this.

[birdieellenberis]

Thank you this has been a problem for me since I am a beginner.  Love your videos I learn so much from you.

[LisaLisa-zlvu]

Omg I was shouting out the answers as I watched your tutorial. Excellent video. I always just buy 3 meters of each fabric to play safe. Now I will do the proper math!

[inekedusseljee]

Finally a answer to my question. Thank you ever so much.

[newbiecrafter]

thank you for very clear simple to grasp and follow along instructions - so very helpful to a beginner quilter like me

[LovingHandsDesign]

Thank you for clarifying the measurement.  Yours makes sense, now I know why my quilt was a little bigger.  Thanks again.

[dian]

Thank you. Please help us figure out backing fabric. 44" fabric verses 104" or 108". That one is giving me a problem. I love the detail you give. Makes it easier to understand.

[thedandyone]

Great video for beginners. I am doing a king and this helped a lot.

[judithh]

Excellent presentation! I am horrible at math, thanks for making it easier.

[lonelywolf]

This was so helpful and very clear instructions. Thank you so very much.

[jessemciver]

i'm terrible at math and this equation was a breeze for me. great video!

[renettahill]

Thanks so much for posting. This video is so helpful... Thanks again.

[joniburke]

Hi have you ever done a video like this for English paper piecing ?

[LovingHandsDesign]

This is a great tutorial!!!  My local quilt shop staff just figured how much fabric I needed for 2 quilts I had to do.  Had I know this, I could have figured it myself.  I have one observation, you said your unfinished block was 10 1/2" and the finished size with the 1/4" seam allowance all the way around would be 10".  My calculator, says the finished block would be 9 1/2".  Would you clarify, please