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Barn quilt sizing calculator
Pick your board size and grid, dial in a painted border, and get the exact width of every square. All measurements here are shown to the nearest 1/8" so they're easy to mark with a tape measure.
1. Board size
2. Grid
How many squares across your pattern uses.
8×8
3. Painted border
A border frames the pattern and can make each square land on a friendlier measurement.
0"
border width (each side)
Borders that give an exact 1/8" square
2' board · 8×8 grid · 0" border
- Each square
- 3"
- Pattern area
- 24" square
- Border (each side)
- 0"
- Total squares
- 64
Measuring marks
Measure from the edge of the board and mark each of these distances along all four sides, then connect the marks.
Line 13"
Line 26"
Line 39"
Line 412"
Line 515"
Line 618"
Line 721"
Line 824"