Quilt Guides
Step-by-step reference guides for planning fabric, binding, backing, and sizing for any quilt project.
Standard Quilt Sizes Guide
Finished dimensions, mattress sizes, and drop length for crib through California king.
Read the guide →How to Calculate Quilt Binding
The binding formula step by step, for both regular and bias binding, with strip-width guidance.
Read the guide →Quilt Backing Yardage Guide
The overhang rule, panel layout strategies, and backing yardage for every bed size.
Read the guide →How to Miter Quilt Borders
Perfect 45° corners with step-by-step cutting and sewing instructions.
Read the guide →How to Calculate Fabric Yardage
Formulas for blocks, sashing, borders, backing, and binding, with worked examples.
Read the guide →Looking for an interactive tool instead? See our full list of quilt calculators.