HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

[mary3100]

Not sure where or when I found this but I thought to share again. Enjoy

HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?


10" BLOCKS
We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide guidance 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


8" BLOCKS
8" blocks are such a common size now with so many precut quilt kits available today.
Knowing how many you need for your desired size quilt can be very confusing.
Hopefully the chart below will give you some guidance and get rid of a lot of the confusion .
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 = 24" x 48"
18 Eight Inch Blocks
Layout = 3 x 6

TWIN size = 40" x 80"
50 Eight Inch Blocks
Layout = 5 x 10

FULL Size = 56" x 80"
70 Eight Inch Blocks
Layout = 7 x 10

QUEEN Size = 64" x 80"
80 Eight Inch Blocks
Layout = 8 x 10

KING Size = 80" x 80"
100 Eight Inch Blocks
Layout = 10 x 10


6" BLOCKS
We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide guidance 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 = 24" x 48"
32 Six Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 4 x 8

TWIN size = 40" x 80"
91 Six Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 7 x 13

FULL Size = 56" x 80"
117 Six Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 9 x 13

QUEEN Size = 64" x 80"
130 Six Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 10 x 13

KING Size = 80" x 80"
182 Six Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 13 x 14


How many 5" charms do I need to complete my quilt?
We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide guidance and the information necessary to purchase or make the correct number of blocks or quilt squares / charms. There are so many beautiful block kits and charm packs 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 = 25" x 45"
45 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 5 x 9

TWIN size = 40" x 75"
120 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 8 x 15

FULL Size = 55" x 75"
165 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 11 x 15

QUEEN Size = 60" x 80"
192 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 12 x 16

KING Size = 80" x 80"
256 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 16 x 16


4" BLOCKS
We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide guidance 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 = 24" x 48"
72 Four Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 6 x 12

TWIN size = 40" x 80"
190 Four Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 10 x 19

FULL Size = 56" x 80"
266 Four Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 14 x 19

QUEEN Size = 64" x 80"
300 Four Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 15 x 20

KING Size = 80" x 80"
380 Four Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 19 x 20


3" BLOCKS
By popular demand we are adding a chart for 3" blocks or squares.
The 3" (and 2") square is very frequently the square used for WATERCOLOR quilting.
With this chart you will know exactly how many squares you need to purchase to make your desired size quilt or wall hanging.
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 = 24" x 48"
128 Three Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 8 x 16

TWIN size = 40" x 80"
325 Three Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 13 x 25

FULL Size = 56" x 80"
450 Three Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 18 x 25

QUEEN Size = 64" x 80"
540 Three Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 20 x 27

KING Size = 80" x 80"
702 Three Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 26 x 27

[Mpyles]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

Thanks!!!!

[Pegger]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

Thanks for posting. Good info.

[LorraineRob]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

Excellent. Thanks for that.

[Shirley]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

Gee thanks!

[RoseMA]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

OH, Thank you so much!
Just copied it to my notes so I don't have to search for it later.

[Kwhit05]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

This is great.. I was just wondering this the other day.

[gemmit]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

finaly ! now i can know what i need ! thank you thank you ...i am still trying to figure out what is what ...between charm pack, layer cakes jelly rolls , fat quarters and honey buns .... i know jelly rolls are 2 1/2 strips ..fat quarters are 18 x 22 inch ....but what are the others .. I find myself falling in love with the materials and i just guess how many of what i need to make a king size quilt ..wish when we opened up that fabric it told us on site how many of that sized pack would cover say a queen ( with extras ) or king sized quilt .

[BobW]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

As one of the relative newbies, I thank you! I will use this a lot.

[easyquilts]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

Very cool.... I added this to my reading list, so I can easily refer to it.... Thank you!

[New York Sue]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

[BobW]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

Sandy,

What is this creature you call a "Reading List" and where do I find one? Please help me!

[Terry L]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

This post is sooooooooo helpful. THANK YOU!!!!!!

[rebeccas-sewing]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

Very useful. Thanks for posting.

[Midge]

Re: HOW MANY BLOCKS DO I NEED TO MAKE MY QUILT ?

Mary, thank you so much for this handy chart! I have copied it into MS Word so that I will always have it as a reference. As a newbie to quilting I have been wondering about this. You know how things seem kind of mysterious when you are new to a skill? I am always greatful for tips that help me reduce things to numbers so I can use a formula in my head. I'm loving this forum, and the folks here are so so helpful.