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.

  1. Choose a beginner-friendly quilt size.
  2. Estimate what to buy: fabric, backing, batting, binding, and square pieces.
  3. Print or save a simple project plan.
Quick recommendationStart with the First Quilt Planner.

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.

Quilt Size Charts

Use these when you only need finished quilt measurements.

Yardage Charts

Use these when you already know the quilt size and want layer estimates.