Quilt sizes
Throw quilt size and fabric
A throw quilt is about 60″ × 70″. For the sofa or a lap. Not made to fit a bed. For that size you need 3⅞ yd of 42″ backing fabric (or 2 yd of 108″ wide backing), 7 strips of 2½″ binding, and a 68″ × 78″ piece of batting.
| Throw | |
|---|---|
| Quilt size | 60″ × 70″ |
| Backing, 42″ fabric | 3⅞ yd (2 widths of 68″) |
| Backing, 108″ wide | 2 yd |
| Batting | 68″ × 78″ or larger |
| Binding | 7 strips 2½″ × WOF |
How much fabric for a throw quilt
It depends on the block. Here are three favourites at throw 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 | 54″ × 66″ | 54″ × 66″ | 60″ × 69″ |
| Top and binding | 4½ yd | 4⅝ yd | 4½ yd |
| By fabric | Muslin 2 yd · Indigo 2 yd · Mustard ½ yd | Barn red ¼ yd · Cream 1 yd · Tan sprig ½ yd · Forest 2¼ yd · Cocoa ⅝ yd | Shirting 1½ yd · Turkey red 3 yd |
| Backing | 3½ yd | 3½ yd | 3⅞ yd |
| Open it | Design this quilt | Design this quilt | Design this quilt |
Other sizes: Crib · Twin · Full / double · Queen · King
Questions
What size is a throw quilt?
About 60″ × 70″. Quilt sizes are not standard: measure your bed and adjust.
How much backing for a throw quilt?
3⅞ yd of 42″ fabric: 2 widths of 68″, seamed. Or 2 yd of 108″ wide backing with no seam. Both allow 4″ extra on every side for quilting.
How much binding for a throw quilt?
7 strips cut 2½″ × the width of fabric, which is ⅝ yd of fabric with a little extra. That covers the 260″ edge plus 12″ for joining and corners.
Updated November 9, 2026