Quilt top

Finished size of the quilt top. Typical sizes; patterns vary.

in

Backing and batting larger than the top. Longarm quilters usually ask for 4 in (10 cm); 2–3 in is enough for quilting at home.

Backing
in

After trimming the selvedges, usually 2 in (5 cm) less than the bolt width.

$ per yard

Typical price: edit to yours.

Batting
in

Batting by the yard comes 90, 96 or 120 in wide (229, 244 or 305 cm).

$ per yard

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Binding
in

2.5 in (6.5 cm) for standard double-fold binding; 2.25 in for a narrower finish.

in

Strips are cut across the fabric, selvedge to selvedge.

$ per yard

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Results

Backing to buy

3 1/4 yd

Covers 58 in × 73 in.

2 panels of 58 in, joined with a horizontal seam.

Batting to buy

1 3/4 yd

Off the roll, for 58 in × 73 in.

Or a twin size pack.

Binding to buy

1/2 yd

6 strips across the fabric.

240 in of binding in total.

Fabric cost

Backing
$42.25
Batting
$24.50
Binding
$6.50
Total
$73.25

Amounts are rounded up to the next 1/4 yard, the way most shops cut fabric.

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