Quilting guides
Short, practical guides to the fabric maths behind each calculator, with worked examples.
How Much Binding Do I Need for a Quilt?
A step-by-step guide to working out binding length, how many strips to cut and how much fabric to buy, with worked examples.
How Much Backing Fabric Do I Need?
How to calculate quilt backing yardage with standard 42-inch or 108-inch wide-back fabric, and which way to run the seams.
Quilt Size Guide: How Big Should My Quilt Be?
How to size a bed quilt from mattress measurements, drop and pillow tuck, with a worked size chart for twin to California king.
Half-Square Triangle Cut Sizes Explained
What size to cut squares for half-square triangles using the 2-at-a-time and 8-at-a-time methods, with a quick-reference table.
How Much Fabric Do I Need to Cut Squares?
Work out how many squares you get from a strip and how much yardage to buy for any number of squares, with worked examples.