Quilt Math

Quilt backing and binding calculators

A finished quilt top still needs two pieces of fabric: the backing behind it and the binding around its edge. These calculators size both for your own quilt, not for the nearest row of a chart.

Calculators in this section

Which calculator do I need?

Is the top finished and you are buying the backing? Use the quilt backing calculator to see how many panels it takes and which way the seams should run.

Are you ready to bind? Use the quilt binding calculator for the number of strips and the fabric to buy.