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Quilt Fabric Calculator

Tell us about your quilt and we'll calculate exactly how much fabric you need — and show you how we got there.

1 Your quilt size
Measure or use the standard sizes below
2 Quilt top fabric
WOF = Width of Fabric, as it comes off the bolt
If using multiple fabrics, we'll divide yardage equally
3 Backing fabric

Not sure which backing type to choose? Click a card below — we'll adjust the calculation and give you a recommendation.

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Cotton
42"–44" wide
May need seams Classic finish
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Minky
58"–60" wide
Fewer seams Soft & cozy
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Wide Back
90"–108" wide
No seams Easiest option
Standard is 4" on each side (8" total). 2" minimum recommended.
4 Binding fabric
✦ Your fabric requirements
Quilt top
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yards total
Backing
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yards
Binding
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yards

Quilt Top

Backing

Binding

Our recommendation for your quilt
Minky backing — soft, cozy, and fewer seams
No piecing needed Softer feel Great for lap quilts
Shop Minky backing →
A few notes: All yardage is rounded up to the nearest ⅛ yard to account for real-world cutting. Quilt top yardage assumes you're using the full WOF — if your pattern requires specific cuts or directional fabric, you may need more. Backing yardage includes 4" extra on each side. Always pre-wash your fabric before cutting — cotton can shrink 2–4%.

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