Quilt size

Baby quilt size: 36" × 48"

A baby quilt suits crib and stroller quilts. Here is how many blocks it takes and how much fabric to buy for popular blocks.

Blocks and yardage for a baby quilt

Block	Blocks	Finished size	Block fabrics in total	Border & binding	Backing
Nine Patch, 15"	2 × 3 (6)	36" × 51"	1 3/4 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd
Log Cabin, 14"	2 × 3 (6)	34" × 48"	2 1/8 yd	7/8 yd	1 3/4 yd
Sawtooth Star, 12"	3 × 4 (12)	42" × 54"	2 1/4 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd
Ohio Star, 15"	2 × 3 (6)	36" × 51"	1 7/8 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd
Flying Geese, 12"	3 × 4 (12)	42" × 54"	2 3/8 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd
Churn Dash, 15"	2 × 3 (6)	36" × 51"	1 3/4 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd
Bear Paw, 14"	2 × 3 (6)	34" × 48"	1 7/8 yd	7/8 yd	1 3/4 yd
Pinwheel, 12"	3 × 4 (12)	42" × 54"	1 3/4 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd
Friendship Star, 15"	2 × 3 (6)	36" × 51"	1 3/4 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd
Irish Chain, 15"	2 × 3 (6)	36" × 51"	1 1/2 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd
Rail Fence, 15"	2 × 3 (6)	36" × 51"	1 7/8 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd
Courthouse Steps, 15"	2 × 3 (6)	36" × 51"	1 3/4 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd

Includes a 3" border, 2 1/2" binding, 42" usable width and 10% extra. Open a block for the yardage of each fabric.

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Border

Fabric	Yardage	Cut

Based on 42" usable fabric width, 1/4" seams and 10% extra. Your photos stay on your device.

What size is a baby quilt?

A baby quilt is about 36" × 48". It suits crib and stroller quilts.

How many blocks do I need for a baby quilt?

With 12" blocks and a 3" border you need 12 blocks set 3 by 4, for a finished size of 42" × 54".

How much backing for a baby quilt?

About 3 1/2 yd of 42" wide fabric for a 42" × 54" top, allowing 4" extra on each side.

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