Quilt size

King quilt size: 108" × 108"

A king quilt suits a king bed. Here is how many blocks it takes and how much fabric to buy for popular blocks.

Blocks and yardage for a king quilt

Block	Blocks	Finished size	Block fabrics in total	Border & binding	Backing
Nine Patch, 15"	7 × 7 (49)	111" × 111"	10 3/4 yd	2 1/8 yd	10 yd
Log Cabin, 14"	7 × 7 (49)	104" × 104"	11 7/8 yd	2 yd	9 1/2 yd
Sawtooth Star, 12"	9 × 9 (81)	114" × 114"	13 5/8 yd	2 1/8 yd	10 1/4 yd
Ohio Star, 15"	7 × 7 (49)	111" × 111"	12 1/2 yd	2 1/8 yd	10 yd
Flying Geese, 12"	9 × 9 (81)	114" × 114"	15 1/8 yd	2 1/8 yd	10 1/4 yd
Churn Dash, 15"	7 × 7 (49)	111" × 111"	11 1/2 yd	2 1/8 yd	10 yd
Bear Paw, 14"	7 × 7 (49)	104" × 104"	11 7/8 yd	2 yd	9 1/2 yd
Pinwheel, 12"	9 × 9 (81)	114" × 114"	11 1/2 yd	2 1/8 yd	10 1/4 yd
Friendship Star, 15"	7 × 7 (49)	111" × 111"	11 yd	2 1/8 yd	10 yd
Irish Chain, 15"	7 × 7 (49)	111" × 111"	11 1/4 yd	2 1/8 yd	10 yd
Rail Fence, 15"	7 × 7 (49)	111" × 111"	12 3/4 yd	2 1/8 yd	10 yd
Courthouse Steps, 15"	7 × 7 (49)	111" × 111"	12 3/8 yd	2 1/8 yd	10 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 king quilt?

A king quilt is about 108" × 108". It suits a king bed.

How many blocks do I need for a king quilt?

With 12" blocks and a 3" border you need 81 blocks set 9 by 9, for a finished size of 114" × 114".

How much backing for a king quilt?

About 10 1/4 yd of 42" wide fabric for a 114" × 114" top, allowing 4" extra on each side.

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