Quilts without a border
If you aren't using a border, the following will be helpful in figuring how many 4" squares you need. These sizes are for comforter size quilts, not bedspread size.
Crib size (42" x 50") = 168 squares (12 across by 14 down)
Twin/single size (69" x 90") = 520 squares (20 across by 26 down)
Full/double size (84" x 90") = 624 squares (24 across by 26 down)
Queen size (90" x 96") = 728 squares (26 across by 28 down)
King size (104" x 96") = 840 squares (30 across by 28 down)
4" BLOCKS
We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide quidance and the information necessary to purchase or make the correct number of blocks. There are so many beautiful block kits available on Ebay today but many quilters are uncertain of how many blocks they will need to purchase in order to make their quilt.
The number of blocks in our chart below are based on the mattress size only.
Add extra blocks or borders for drop at sides of mattress. Happy Quilting!
CRIB size = 24" x 48"
72 Four Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 6 x 12
TWIN size = 40" x 80"
190 Four Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 10 x 19
FULL Size = 56" x 80"
266 Four Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 14 x 19
QUEEN Size = 64" x 80"
300 Four Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 15 x 20
KING Size = 80" x 80"
380 Four Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 19 x 20
8" blocks are such a common size now with so many precut quilt kits available today.
Knowing how many you need for your desired size quilt can be very confusing.
Hopefully the chart below will give you some guidance and get rid of a lot of the confusion .
The number of blocks in our chart below are based on the mattress size only.
Add extra blocks or borders for drop at sides of mattress. Happy Quilting!
CRIB size = 24" x 48"
18 Eight Inch Blocks
Layout = 3 x 6
TWIN size = 40" x 80"
50 Eight Inch Blocks
Layout = 5 x 10
FULL Size = 56" x 80"
70 Eight Inch Blocks
Layout = 7 x 10
QUEEN Size = 64" x 80"
80 Eight Inch Blocks
Layout = 8 x 10
KING Size = 80" x 80"
100 Eight Inch Blocks
Layout = 10 x 10
6" BLOCKS
We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide quidance and the information necessary to purchase or make the correct number of blocks. There are so many beautiful block kits available on Ebay today but many quilters are uncertain of how many blocks they will need to purchase in order to make their quilt.
The number of blocks in our chart below are based on the mattress size only.
Add extra blocks or borders for drop at sides of mattress. Happy Quilting!
CRIB size = 24" x 48"
32 Six Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 4 x 8
TWIN size = 40" x 80"
91 Six Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 7 x 13
FULL Size = 56" x 80"
117 Six Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 9 x 13
QUEEN Size = 64" x 80"
130 Six Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 10 x 13
KING Size = 80" x 80"
182 Six Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 13 x 14
3" Blocks
By popular demand we are adding a chart for 3" blocks or squares.
The 3" (and 2") square is very frequently the square used for WATERCOLOR quilting.
With this chart you will know exactly how many squares you need to purchase to make your desired size quilt or wallhanging.
The number of blocks in our chart below are based on the mattress size only.
Add extra blocks or borders for drop at sides of mattress. Happy Quilting!
CRIB size = 24" x 48"
128 Three Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 8 x 16
TWIN size = 40" x 80"
325 Three Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 13 x 25
FULL Size = 56" x 80"
450 Three Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 18 x 25
QUEEN Size = 64" x 80"
540 Three Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 20 x 27
KING Size = 80" x 80"
702 Three Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 26 x 27
10" BLOCKS
We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide quidance and the information necessary to purchase or make the correct number of blocks. There are so many beautiful block kits available on Ebay today but many quilters are uncertain of how many blocks they will need to purchase in order to make their quilt.
The number of blocks in our chart below are based on the mattress size only.
Add extra blocks or borders for drop at sides of mattress. Happy Quilting!
CRIB size = 30" x 40"
12 Ten Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 3 x 4
TWIN size = 40" x 80"
32 Ten Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 4 x 8
FULL Size = 60" x 80"
48 Ten Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 6 x 8
QUEEN Size = 60" x 80"
48 Ten Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 6 x 8
KING Size = 80" x 80"
64 Ten Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 8 x 8
The chart is meant to be an estimate only and to serve as a guideline. Fabric widths do vary. For the purpose of this guide, I calculated the fabric as one yard in length and 40" in bolt width. Remember errors in rotary cutting will reduce the number of fabric squares you will get from one yard of fabric.
Here then is the chart of approx. how many fabric squares you can cut from one yard of fabric which is 40" in width:
Cut size of fabric square - 2 1/2" - number of squares per yard - 224
Cut size of fabric square - 3 1/2" - number of squares per yard - 110
Cut size of fabric square - 4 1/2" - number of squares per yard - 64
Cut size of fabric square - 5 1/2" - number of squares per yard - 42
Cut size of fabric square - 6 1/2" - number of squares per yard - 30
Cut size of fabric square - 7 1/2" - number of squares per yard - 20
Cut size of fabric square - 8 1/2" - number of squares per yard - 16
Cut size of fabric square - 9 1/2" - number of squares per yard - 12
Cut size of fabric square - 10 1/2" - number of squares per yard - 9
Remember, these are only approx. numbers based on one yard of fabric sized 36" x 40" and assuming no waste in rotary cutting. As any quilter knows, rotary cutting fabric is not a perfect art form - different fabrics will stretch after being pre-shrunk and cutting perfect lines can be quite difficult. Real life cutting results may not yield exactly the same numbers as in the chart every time.