We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more
popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide quidance and
the information necessary to purchase or make the correct number
of blocks or quilt squares / charms. There are so many beautiful block kits and charm packs available on Ebay today but many
quilters are uncertain of how many blocks they will need to purchase in
order to make their quilt.
The number of blocks in our chart below are based on the mattress size only.
Add extra blocks or borders for drop at sides of mattress. Happy Quilting!
CRIB size = 25" x 45"
45 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 5 x 9
TWIN size = 40" x 75"
120 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 8 x 15
FULL Size = 55" x 75"
165 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 11 x 15
QUEEN Size = 60" x 80"
192 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 12 x 16
KING Size = 80" x 80"
256 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 16 x 16
4. If you still need help figuring out how many blocks you need after reading our quides, just ask! We'll will be happy to help!
The number of blocks in our chart below are based on the mattress size only.
Add extra blocks or borders for drop at sides of mattress. Happy Quilting!
CRIB size = 25" x 45"
45 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 5 x 9
TWIN size = 40" x 75"
120 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 8 x 15
FULL Size = 55" x 75"
165 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 11 x 15
QUEEN Size = 60" x 80"
192 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 12 x 16
KING Size = 80" x 80"
256 Five Inch Blocks Needed
Layout = 16 x 16
1. Like this chart but using a different block size? Check
out our other guides for other common block sizes by clicking
here: Country Cottage Store Guides
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2. Was this chart helpful or do you think this could be useful information? If so, please mark this in the box below!
3. All of our block kits come with easy to follow, illustrated
instructions, plus handy block charts and ideas for incorporating your
blocks into different creative projects. To view all our available
precut block kits click here: Quilting Kits
4. If you still need help figuring out how many blocks you need after reading our quides, just ask! We'll will be happy to help!
Guide created: 12/30/07 (updated 09/30/08)


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