Read the calculation before you buy.
Short explanations for the terms and assumptions that change a fabric result.
How to read a quilt backing calculation
Backing guideUnderstand quilt top size, overhang, usable width, panel count, and purchase rounding.
The yardage terms quilters use
Quilting glossaryA plain-language glossary for usable width, backing panels, binding strips, and precuts.
How Much Binding Fabric Do You Need for a Quilt?
Binding guideUse the final trimmed quilt edge, strip width, usable WOF and one total extra to decide how much straight-grain binding fabric to buy.
How Many Fat Quarters Do You Need for Your Quilt?
Precut guideWork backward from a repeated square cut list to the number of measured fat quarters to buy.
Will One Batting Package Fit Your Quilt?
Batting guideCompare a required batting rectangle with a package’s listed dimensions, including a 90-degree rotation and any shortfall.