Quilt size

Lap quilt size: 48" × 60"

A lap quilt suits a quilt for the sofa or a wheelchair. Here is how many blocks it takes and how much fabric to buy for popular blocks.

Blocks and yardage for a lap quilt

Block	Blocks	Finished size	Block fabrics in total	Border & binding	Backing
Nine Patch, 15"	3 × 4 (12)	51" × 66"	2 7/8 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Log Cabin, 14"	3 × 4 (12)	48" × 62"	3 1/4 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 yd
Sawtooth Star, 12"	4 × 5 (20)	54" × 66"	3 5/8 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Ohio Star, 15"	3 × 4 (12)	51" × 66"	3 1/4 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Flying Geese, 12"	4 × 5 (20)	54" × 66"	3 7/8 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Churn Dash, 15"	3 × 4 (12)	51" × 66"	3 1/8 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Bear Paw, 14"	3 × 4 (12)	48" × 62"	3 1/8 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 yd
Pinwheel, 12"	4 × 5 (20)	54" × 66"	3 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Friendship Star, 15"	3 × 4 (12)	51" × 66"	3 1/8 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Irish Chain, 15"	3 × 4 (12)	51" × 66"	2 3/4 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Rail Fence, 15"	3 × 4 (12)	51" × 66"	3 3/8 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Courthouse Steps, 15"	3 × 4 (12)	51" × 66"	3 1/4 yd	1 1/8 yd	4 1/4 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 lap quilt?

A lap quilt is about 48" × 60". It suits a quilt for the sofa or a wheelchair.

How many blocks do I need for a lap quilt?

With 12" blocks and a 3" border you need 20 blocks set 4 by 5, for a finished size of 54" × 66".

How much backing for a lap quilt?

About 4 1/4 yd of 42" wide fabric for a 54" × 66" top, allowing 4" extra on each side.

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