Throw quilt size
A throw quilt is 60" × 72". A throw is sized for a sofa or a lap rather than a bed. 60" × 72" covers one adult from shoulders to feet; quilts from 50" × 60" to 60" × 80" are all sold as throws or lap quilts.
By Editorial Staff
Blocks for a 60" × 72" quilt
Blocks keep their size and the count changes, so the quilt lands near 60" × 72" rather than on it. Each row is worked out with a 4" border; the second column adds 2" sashing between the blocks.
| Block | Side by side | Finished | With 2" sashing | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6" | 9 × 11, 99 blocks | 62" × 74" | 6 × 8, 48 blocks | 58" × 74" |
| 8" | 7 × 8, 56 blocks | 64" × 72" | 5 × 6, 30 blocks | 60" × 70" |
| 9" | 6 × 7, 42 blocks | 62" × 71" | 5 × 6, 30 blocks | 65" × 76" |
| 10" | 5 × 6, 30 blocks | 58" × 68" | 4 × 5, 20 blocks | 58" × 70" |
| 12" | 4 × 5, 20 blocks | 56" × 68" | 4 × 4, 16 blocks | 66" × 66" |
| 14" | 4 × 5, 20 blocks | 64" × 78" | 3 × 4, 12 blocks | 58" × 74" |
| 16" | 3 × 4, 12 blocks | 56" × 72" | 3 × 3, 9 blocks | 64" × 64" |
How much fabric for a throw quilt
The top of a 60" × 72" quilt covers 4,320 square inches, which is 2.9 yards of 42" fabric before a single seam. Seams, triangles and 10% extra for straightening and mistakes bring the six patterns below to between 5¼ yd and 7 yd for the top, binding included.
| Pattern | Finished | Blocks | Top and binding | Backing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Star | 66" × 66" | 16 | 6 yd | 4¼ yd |
| Log Cabin | 58" × 68" | 30 | 7 yd | 3¾ yd |
| Nine Patch | 60" × 72" | 99 | 6½ yd | 4 yd |
| Half-Square Triangle | 60" × 72" | 99 | 5¾ yd | 4 yd |
| Double Irish Chain | 58" × 68" | 30 | 5¼ yd | 3¾ yd |
| Rail Fence | 60" × 72" | 99 | 5¾ yd | 4 yd |
42" fabric, ¼" seams, 10% extra, each fabric rounded up to the next ¼ yard. Backing is 42" fabric with 4" extra on every side.
Backing, batting and binding for a 60" × 72" quilt
| What to buy | How it goes together | |
|---|---|---|
| Backing, 42" fabric | 4 yd | 2 panels 68" long, seams across, for a 68" × 80" backing |
| Backing, 108" wide | 2 yd | One piece, no seams |
| Batting | Twin, 72" × 90" | Covers the 68" × 80" the backing needs |
| Binding | ¾ yd | 7 strips 2½" × WOF, joined into 276" |
The backing, batting and binding calculators work these out for any size, and the binding guide shows how to sew it on.
Resize any quilt to a throw
Quiltspiration adds or removes blocks and recalculates every yard, in your own fabric.