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How much batting for a crib size quilt?
Crib quilts need batting 4″ bigger than the top on every side. The most common crib size, 45″ × 60″, needs at least 53″ × 68″: a twin package (72″ × 90″).
Every crib size
| Quilt | Batting needed | Package | 96″ roll | 120″ roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 × 60 | 48 × 68 | Twin (72 × 90) | 1 3/8 yd | 1 3/8 yd |
| 45 × 60 | 53 × 68 | Twin (72 × 90) | 1 1/2 yd | 1 1/2 yd |
Batting needed = the quilt top plus 4″ on every side, the same allowance as the backing (ask your longarm quilter: some want 3″, some 6″). Package sizes are typical and vary by brand. Roll amounts round up to the next ⅛ yard.
The rest of a crib quilt
Backing for a crib quilt · Binding · All the fabric · What size quilt for a crib bed · How many fat quarters
Questions quilters ask
How much batting do I need for a crib size quilt?
Batting should be the quilt top plus 4 inches on every side, like the backing. A 45 x 60 inch crib quilt needs batting at least 53 x 68 inches: a twin package (72 in × 90 in), or 1 1/2 yd off a 96 inch roll.
Is crib size batting big enough for a crib quilt?
Not always. Packages are sized for the quilt top, but longarm quilting needs about 4 inches extra on every side, so for every common crib size the crib package is too small once the overhang is added. 40 x 60 and 45 x 60 need a twin package.
Should I buy batting in a package or by the yard?
Packages are simplest when one fits. Batting by the yard comes on 90 to 120 inch wide rolls: buy the length of the quilt plus the overhang. For 45 x 60 that is 1 1/2 yd off a 96 inch roll (or 1 1/2 yd off a 120 inch roll).
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Updated 2026-11-14.
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