Thread: How many 4" squares are needed to make a queen size quilt?

I need to know how many squares I need to piece together to cover a queen size bed. Im interested in just the top of the bed only because I want to add ruffles to overlap the bed. Thanks.

A queen size quilt (88" x 96") takes 728 4" squares

If you want to cover just the top of the mattress, without ANY of the pieced part hanging over the side, the dimensions of a standard queen size mattress are 60" x 80". You should measure the bed it's going on, though, because it might be different. For a 60 x 80 top, you'll need 300 squares - 15 across and 20 down.

If it is made entirely of 4" FINISHED squares, you'll need to cut the squares 4 1/2" (because you'll lose 1/4" on each side in the seam), so be sure you have enough fabric.

If you're CUTTING the squares 4" (for a finished 3 1/2" square), you'll need 391 squares, and it will be 17 across and 23 down.