Many quilters like to resize quilt blocks to fit their design. The design part is easy but finding out how much fabric is needed is the bigger problem. The Quilt Fabric Strips Calculator is the first step in determining fabric requirements. The image below shows how a strip of fabric is cut into segments. These segments can be any size.
The Slides and Ladders Jelly Roll Quilt is a great example of cutting strips into segments. In this quilt the segments are 8-1/2″.
Finding the number of segments from one strip of quilt fabric is the first step in determining fabric requirements for any project. Once you have an idea of how many segments can be cut from one strip, head over to the Design / Size A Quilt Calculator to add sashing or borders and find the number of blocks you need. The Design / Size a Quilt Calculator gives you fabric requirements and cutting instructions for the binding and backing for your size quilt.
Once you know the number of blocks you need, head over to the Squares and Rectangles Calculator to find the fabric requirements and cutting instructions for any four-sided patch based on the number you need.
How To Use The Quilt Fabric Strips Calculator
The Quilt Fabric Strips Calculator is based on a fabric width of 40″. In the Segment Size field below, enter the width of the segments to be cut. Use decimals or whole numbers. Results are displayed instantly in the Number of Segments field.
Knowing how many segments you can cut from one width of fabric strip is a great way to move to the next step in designing or resizing your quilt. Take advantage of all the free quilt calculators on this website and share with your friends. Leave a comment or question below. We’d love to hear from you!
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