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I need to know how many squares I need to piece together to cover a queen size bed. Im interested in just the top of the bed only because I want to add ruffles to overlap the bed. Thanks.
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How many 4″ squares are needed to make a queen size quilt?
Written on:May 14, 2010
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A queen size quilt (88″ x 96″) takes 728 4″ squares
If you want to cover just the top of the mattress, without ANY of the pieced part hanging over the side, the dimensions of a standard queen size mattress are 60″ x 80″. You should measure the bed it’s going on, though, because it might be different. For a 60 x 80 top, you’ll need 300 squares – 15 across and 20 down.
If it is made entirely of 4″ FINISHED squares, you’ll need to cut the squares 4 1/2″ (because you’ll lose 1/4″ on each side in the seam), so be sure you have enough fabric.
If you’re CUTTING the squares 4″ (for a finished 3 1/2″ square), you’ll need 391 squares, and it will be 17 across and 23 down.