Beginner-first quilt planning
Quilt Planning Guide
Plan your first quilt before buying fabric. The First Quilt Planner helps estimate quilt size, quilt top fabric, backing, batting, binding, simple square pieces, and a printable project plan.
- Choose a beginner-friendly quilt size.
- Estimate what to buy: fabric, backing, batting, binding, and square pieces.
- Print or save a simple project plan.
It turns your quilt size choice into a beginner-friendly shopping and planning estimate.
Planning path
Use the right tool for where you are
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New to quilting?
Read these first if you are still choosing a beginner-friendly project.
First Quilt Planner
Plan your first quilt with a clear shopping list.
Choose a manageable quilt size, estimate what to buy, check simple square pieces, and print or save a project plan.
Quilt Size Charts
Use these when you only need finished quilt measurements.
Yardage Charts