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How Much Batting for a Queen Quilt?

A 90 by 95 inch queen with 4 inches of overhang needs batting about 98 by 103 inches. Many Queen packages are 90 by 108 — wide enough in one direction, short in the other. Read the inches.

Batting cut larger than the quilt top so it overhangs on every side
Queen packages are named for beds. Your quilt plus extra may need King.

Quiltler’s queen is 90 by 95 inches. Four inches of overhang makes 98 by 103. A batting package printed Queen is often 90 by 108 — that 90 inch side is already smaller than a 98 inch batt. The length (108) is fine; the width is not. This is the most common “I bought Queen batting for a queen quilt” surprise.

A King package around 120 by 120 covers 98 by 103 with room to square up. If you refuse to buy King, piece two Full batts, or cut from a roll, and still measure 98 by 103 before you load the quilt. The batting calculator is the same math with editable overhang.

Backing for this bed is how much backing for a queen quilt. Design the top in the queen quilt designer. King batting is how much batting for a king quilt.

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FAQ

How much batting for a queen quilt?

With 4 inches of overhang, a 90 by 95 inch top needs about 98 by 103 inches of batting. A Queen package at 90 by 108 fails the 98 inch width. A King package around 120 by 120 usually covers it.

Can I piece batting for a queen?

Yes. Many quilters join leftover batts with a wide zigzag or fusible tape. The calculator still tells you the finished rectangle you need, whether it is one package or two pieces.

What overhang should I use?

Four inches is Quiltler’s domestic default. Ask your longarmer; eight inches extra is common on a frame.

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