HOW MUCH FABRIC DO I NEED?
This chart should help you estimate the amount of fabric you will need for the block size you choose to
make. The first measurement will tell you what size to pre-cut your fabric to completely cover the block
plus a seam allowance. The second number tells you how many pieces you can cut from one yard of fabric
(45” x 36”). The number of cuts was calculated using a quilting calculator.
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FINISHING YOUR QUILT - MATERIALS REFERENCE
BLOCK SHAPE: AA Size A Size B Size C Size D Size
Square 10 x 10 piece
12 cuts
9” x 9” piece
20 cuts
8” x 8” piece
20 cuts
7” x 7” piece
30 cuts
6” x 6” piece
42 cuts
Rectangle 10” x 15” piece
8 cuts
9” x 13” piece
12 cuts
8” x 11.5” piece
15 cuts
7” x 10” piece
20 cuts
6” x 8.5” piece
28 cuts
Small
Sashing
3” x 15” piece
30 cuts
2” x 13” piece
44 cuts
2” x 11.5” piece
54 cuts
2’ x 10” piece
66 cuts
2” x 8.5” piece
88 cuts
Medium
Sashing
4” x 15” piece
22 cuts
3” x 13” piece
30 cuts
3” x 16.5” piece
45 cuts
3” x 10” piece
45 cuts
2” x 8.5” piece
88 cuts
Large
Sashing
5.5” x 1.5” piece
16 cuts
5” x 13” piece
18 cuts
4.5” x 11” piece
30 cuts
4” x 10” piece
33 cuts
3.5” x 8.5” piece
48 cuts
Folded
Fabric Strip*
10” x 2.5” piece
54 cuts
9” x 2.5” piece
70 cuts
8” x 2.5” piece
70 cuts
7” x 2.5” piece
84 cuts
6” x 2.5” piece
98 cuts
*Folded fabric blocks use 2½” strips from a jelly roll. If you wish to make your own jelly roll strips, cut 2½” wide strips from the
length of the fabric. You should get approximately 14 strips per yard. Each folded fabric block is different and may require a
different number of strips.