Quilt Fabric Calculator
A whole-quilt estimator: enter block layout, sashing, and borders to get finished dimensions plus yardage for blocks, sashing, borders, binding, and backing.
How the whole-quilt estimate works
This one adds up the whole top. From your block grid it figures the finished size, then estimates each fabric in turn — blocks, sashing, borders — and finishes with binding and backing so you can buy everything in one trip.
each fabric = area (or strip length) + cutting waste
It's an estimate — and that's on purpose
Block fabric is a combined area estimate with cutting waste built in, because every block pattern pieces differently. For an exact cut list, use your pattern's cutting chart, then come back here for borders, binding and backing. Not sure what size to make? See the quilt size chart.
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