Quilt size

Twin quilt size: 72" × 96"

A twin quilt suits a twin bed with a drop on each side. Here is how many blocks it takes and how much fabric to buy for popular blocks.

Blocks and yardage for a twin quilt

Block	Blocks	Finished size	Block fabrics in total	Border & binding	Backing
Nine Patch, 15"	4 × 6 (24)	66" × 96"	5 1/2 yd	1 1/2 yd	6 yd
Log Cabin, 14"	5 × 6 (30)	76" × 90"	7 1/8 yd	1 5/8 yd	5 1/2 yd
Sawtooth Star, 12"	6 × 8 (48)	78" × 102"	8 yd	1 3/4 yd	9 1/4 yd
Ohio Star, 15"	4 × 6 (24)	66" × 96"	6 3/8 yd	1 1/2 yd	6 yd
Flying Geese, 12"	6 × 8 (48)	78" × 102"	9 1/8 yd	1 3/4 yd	9 1/4 yd
Churn Dash, 15"	4 × 6 (24)	66" × 96"	5 7/8 yd	1 1/2 yd	6 yd
Bear Paw, 14"	5 × 6 (30)	76" × 90"	7 5/8 yd	1 5/8 yd	5 1/2 yd
Pinwheel, 12"	6 × 8 (48)	78" × 102"	6 3/4 yd	1 3/4 yd	9 1/4 yd
Friendship Star, 15"	4 × 6 (24)	66" × 96"	5 5/8 yd	1 1/2 yd	6 yd
Irish Chain, 15"	4 × 6 (24)	66" × 96"	5 1/2 yd	1 1/2 yd	6 yd
Rail Fence, 15"	4 × 6 (24)	66" × 96"	6 3/8 yd	1 1/2 yd	6 yd
Courthouse Steps, 15"	4 × 6 (24)	66" × 96"	6 1/8 yd	1 1/2 yd	6 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 twin quilt?

A twin quilt is about 72" × 96". It suits a twin bed with a drop on each side.

How many blocks do I need for a twin quilt?

With 12" blocks and a 3" border you need 48 blocks set 6 by 8, for a finished size of 78" × 102".

How much backing for a twin quilt?

About 9 1/4 yd of 42" wide fabric for a 78" × 102" top, allowing 4" extra on each side.

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