# of blocks need to do a quilt
#11
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hi don't know if this will help but try needlepointers.com click on calculators/charts. i also have printed blocks tables but i can't seem to find them on the internet, anyway try this
quiltcollections.com/quiltdesigns/howto-blocktables.htm
this is what is on the bottom of the page i printed. hope this helps
quiltcollections.com/quiltdesigns/howto-blocktables.htm
this is what is on the bottom of the page i printed. hope this helps
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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how to
It might help if I gave you the info-huh. If you don't understand how it copied, email me and I'll redo it so you can understand it.
Twin Size
Quilt Full Size Quilt Queen Size Quilt King Size Quilt
Block Size Total Blocks
12" 54
15" 35
16" 35
18" 24
Block Size Total Blocks
12" 72
15" 42
16" 42
18" 30
Block Size Total Blocks
12" 72
15" 42
16" 42
18" 30
Block Size Total Blocks
12" 90
15" 56
16" 49
18" 36
Twin Size
Quilt Full Size Quilt Queen Size Quilt King Size Quilt
Block Size Total Blocks
12" 54
15" 35
16" 35
18" 24
Block Size Total Blocks
12" 72
15" 42
16" 42
18" 30
Block Size Total Blocks
12" 72
15" 42
16" 42
18" 30
Block Size Total Blocks
12" 90
15" 56
16" 49
18" 36
hi, ok i need someone to explain to me how to calculate the deminsions of a quilt for the squares and how u get the deminsions for lets say a full is SUPPOSED to be 72x90. how do u get that cause everyone has a different number. This is for a quilt that has no borders besides the back fabric border and has no sashing just a square by square quilt so im sure to get it to hang over alittle ill need a few more squares but could u PLEASE explain to me how i calculate it all by myself. THANK U VERY MUCH
#14
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
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
#15
Mattress sizes are:
crib 28x52
twin 39x75
full 54x75
queen 60x80
king 76x80
cal king 72x84
#17
I just purchased a cheap $9.00 reference guide with that info and alot more. The cover is like aqua. It is in the other room so I don't know the name. PM me if interested in the name and info on the book.
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