Endless Binding
To make "endless binding", begin to attach binding, leaving about
8" loose before starting to attach. Stop sewing binding about 8" from
start point. Overlap both loose ends of the binding, trim overlap to equal width
of binding (re: 2.5" binding, overlap by 2.5"). Now join the trimmed
ends with a bias seam, trim, press and resume attaching binding. Works perfect
every time!
Adding seam allowances to quilt pieces
For squares and rectangles, add 1.2" to the finished size of the pice
For 1/2 square triangles:
Cut a square 1-inch larger than the finished size of the short side of the desired
triangle. Draw a line diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner and
cut.
OR layer two squares and sew 1/4" on each side of the drawn line, then
cut on the line. Trim if needed
For Quarter-Square triangles:
Add 1 3/8-inches to the long side of the triangle to determine the size of the
square you need. Cut the square on both diagonals.
When designing bed quilts, these standard sizes will help you with your planning.
| Item | Baby |
Crib |
Twin/Single |
Full/Double |
Queen |
King |
Cal. King |
| Matress Size | n/a |
27"x52" |
39"x75" |
54"x75" |
60"x80" |
76"x80" |
72"x84" |
| Waterbed Size | n/a |
n/a |
48"x84" |
n/a |
60"x84" |
72"x84" |
n/a |
| Batting Size | 42"x51 |
46"x60" |
75"x94" |
90"x96" |
90"x108" |
120"x124" |
120"x124" |
| Bed Spread Size (21" drop) | n/a |
n/a |
81"x110" |
96"x110" |
102"x115" |
120"x115" |
120"x115" |
| Comforter Size (Standard Quilt) | 36"x45" |
40"x54" |
69"x90" |
84"x90" |
90"x96" |
104"x96" |
104"x96" |
| Bed Pillow Size | n/a |
n/a |
20"x26" |
20"x26" |
20"x30" |
20"x36" |
20"x36" |
| Sheets | 63"x108" |
81"x108" |
Item |
Finished Sizes (add extra for hems/seams) |
Tablecloth |
Size of table top plus 15" to 18" on each
side |
Placemats |
12"x18" |
Dinner Napkins |
18"x18" or 22"x22" |
Bath Towel |
24"x46" |
Bath Sheet |
38"x72" |
Hand Towel |
18"x30" |
Guest Towel |
11"x18" |
Wash Cloth |
11"x11" |
When planning yardage amounts for quilts, it is handy to know how many pieces you can get from each fat quarter or yard of fabric.
Piece Size |
Yields # of Pieces |
| 2" square |
99 |
2 1/2" square |
56 |
3" square |
42 |
3 1/2" square |
30 |
4" square |
20 |
4 1/2" square |
16 |
5" square |
12 |
5 1/2" square |
12 |
6" square |
9 |
6 1/2" square |
6 |
| Piece Size |
Yields # of Pieces |
| 2" square |
396 |
| 2 1/2" square |
238 |
| 3" square |
168 |
| 3 1/2" square |
120 |
| 4" square |
99 |
| 4 1/2" square |
72 |
| 5" square |
56 |
| 5 1/2" square |
48 |
| 6" square |
42 |
| 6 1/2" square |
30 |
| 7" square |
35 |
| 7 1/2" square |
20 |
| 8" square |
20 |
| 8 1/2" square |
20 |
| 9" square |
16 |
| 9 1/2" square |
12 |
| 10" square |
12 |
| 10 1/2" square |
12 |
| 11" square |
12 |
| 11 1/2" square |
9 |
| 12" square |
6 |
| 12 1/2" square |
6 |