Quilt sizes
Crib quilt size and fabric
A crib quilt is about 36″ × 52″. Covers a standard crib mattress. Also a good wall or play-mat size. For that size you need 2½ yd of 42″ backing fabric (or 1¼ yd of 108″ wide backing), 5 strips of 2½″ binding, and a 44″ × 60″ piece of batting.
| Crib | |
|---|---|
| Quilt size | 36″ × 52″ |
| Mattress | 28″ × 52″ |
| Overhang | 4″ each side, 0″ for the foot and pillow tuck |
| Backing, 42″ fabric | 2½ yd (2 widths of 44″) |
| Backing, 108″ wide | 1¼ yd |
| Batting | 44″ × 60″ or larger |
| Binding | 5 strips 2½″ × WOF |
How much fabric for a crib quilt
It depends on the block. Here are three favourites at crib size, each with a 3″ border. Yardage includes a little extra and assumes 42″ of usable width.
| Ohio star | Log cabin | Nine patch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finished size | 30″ × 54″ | 30″ × 54″ | 33″ × 51″ |
| Top and binding | 2¼ yd | 2⅝ yd | 2⅛ yd |
| By fabric | Muslin ⅞ yd · Indigo 1⅛ yd · Mustard ¼ yd | Barn red ¼ yd · Cream ½ yd · Tan sprig ¼ yd · Forest 1¼ yd · Cocoa ⅜ yd | Shirting ⅝ yd · Turkey red 1½ yd |
| Backing | 1¾ yd | 1¾ yd | 1¾ yd |
| Open it | Design this quilt | Design this quilt | Design this quilt |
Other sizes: Throw · Twin · Full / double · Queen · King
Questions
What size is a crib quilt?
About 36″ × 52″. A crib mattress is 28″ × 52″, so that leaves about 4″ hanging over each side and 0″ at the foot for drop and pillow tuck. Quilt sizes are not standard: measure your bed and adjust.
How much backing for a crib quilt?
2½ yd of 42″ fabric: 2 widths of 44″, seamed. Or 1¼ yd of 108″ wide backing with no seam. Both allow 4″ extra on every side for quilting.
How much binding for a crib quilt?
5 strips cut 2½″ × the width of fabric, which is ½ yd of fabric with a little extra. That covers the 176″ edge plus 12″ for joining and corners.
Updated November 9, 2026