Crib Quilt Size Guide
A crib quilt is sized to drape a standard crib mattress. It is a step up from a small baby quilt and makes a lasting keepsake as a child grows from infant to toddler.
Standard Crib Quilt Size
A common crib quilt size is 36 inches by 52 inches. It is slightly longer than a 36" × 45" baby quilt so it fits a standard crib mattress as the child grows.
Crib Quilt vs. Baby Quilt
Baby quilts are usually 36" × 45" and meant for play mats and strollers, while crib quilts at 36" × 52" are sized to drape a crib mattress. Both are too small to follow safe sleep rules in a crib with an infant, so always lay a child on a bare mattress for sleep.
Fabric, Batting, and Binding
For backing, plan about 1.5 yards of 44-inch fabric or a single width of 108-inch wide backing. Use crib-size batting or cut a piece about 44" × 60". Binding needs about 190 inches total, or 5 WOF strips at 2.5 inches.
Crib Quilt Planning Table
| Item | Crib (36×52) |
|---|---|
| Backing | 1.5 yd (44") or 1 width (108") |
| Batting cut | 44×60 |
| Binding | ~190" (5 strips at 2.5") |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard crib quilt size?
A common crib quilt size is 36 inches by 52 inches. It is slightly longer than a 36 by 45 inch baby quilt so it fits a standard crib mattress as the child grows.
How is a crib quilt different from a baby quilt?
Baby quilts are usually 36 by 45 inches and meant for play mats and strollers, while crib quilts at 36 by 52 inches are sized to drape a crib mattress. Both are too small to follow safe sleep rules in a crib with an infant.
How much fabric do I need for a crib quilt?
For backing, plan about 1.5 yards of 44-inch fabric or a single width of 108-inch wide backing. Use crib-size batting or cut a piece about 44 by 60 inches.
How much binding does a crib quilt need?
A 36 by 52 inch crib quilt has a perimeter of 176 inches plus joining allowance, so you need about 190 inches of binding, or about 5 WOF strips at 2.5 inches wide.