Quilt planning tools, size charts, yardage estimates, and printable project planners.

Quilt Planning Guide

Plan quilt sizes, fabric yardage, backing, batting, binding, and project notes before shopping or cutting. Start with beginner-friendly tools, then use charts and calculators as your project gets more specific.

  1. Choose a quilt size that fits your project.
  2. Estimate fabric, backing, batting, and binding.
  3. Print or save a simple project plan.
Quick recommendationStart with a simple planning tool.

The First Quilt Planner is a helpful entry point, but the site also includes size charts, yardage estimates, calculators, and printable planning tools.

Planning path

Use the right tool for where you are

Start Here

New to quilting, or just want a simple place to start?

Read these first if you are choosing a beginner-friendly project or learning the basics.

Quilt Size Charts

Use these when you need finished quilt measurements.

Yardage Charts

Use these when you need backing, batting, or binding estimates.