Quilt size

Throw quilt size: 60" × 72"

A throw quilt suits a generous quilt for the couch. Here is how many blocks it takes and how much fabric to buy for popular blocks.

Blocks and yardage for a throw quilt

Block	Blocks	Finished size	Block fabrics in total	Border & binding	Backing
Nine Patch, 15"	4 × 4 (16)	66" × 66"	4 1/8 yd	1 3/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Log Cabin, 14"	4 × 5 (20)	62" × 76"	5 3/8 yd	1 3/8 yd	4 3/4 yd
Sawtooth Star, 12"	5 × 6 (30)	66" × 78"	5 yd	1 3/8 yd	5 yd
Ohio Star, 15"	4 × 4 (16)	66" × 66"	4 3/4 yd	1 3/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Flying Geese, 12"	5 × 6 (30)	66" × 78"	5 5/8 yd	1 3/8 yd	5 yd
Churn Dash, 15"	4 × 4 (16)	66" × 66"	4 1/4 yd	1 3/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Bear Paw, 14"	4 × 5 (20)	62" × 76"	5 1/4 yd	1 3/8 yd	4 3/4 yd
Pinwheel, 12"	5 × 6 (30)	66" × 78"	4 1/4 yd	1 3/8 yd	5 yd
Friendship Star, 15"	4 × 4 (16)	66" × 66"	4 1/8 yd	1 3/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Irish Chain, 15"	4 × 4 (16)	66" × 66"	3 3/4 yd	1 3/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Rail Fence, 15"	4 × 4 (16)	66" × 66"	4 1/8 yd	1 3/8 yd	4 1/4 yd
Courthouse Steps, 15"	4 × 4 (16)	66" × 66"	4 1/8 yd	1 3/8 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 throw quilt?

A throw quilt is about 60" × 72". It suits a generous quilt for the couch.

How many blocks do I need for a throw quilt?

With 12" blocks and a 3" border you need 30 blocks set 5 by 6, for a finished size of 66" × 78".

How much backing for a throw quilt?

About 5 yd of 42" wide fabric for a 66" × 78" top, allowing 4" extra on each side.

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