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Quilt binding strip calculator

Use the dimensions of a trimmed rectangular quilt, the usable length of one crosswise strip, and its cut width. The estimate allows one strip width per diagonal join and 10 inches beyond the perimeter to handle the ends.

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7 strips230 in needed • 265 in after diagonal joins • cut 17.5 linear inches of fabric (0.486 yd before shopping allowances).

Worked example

A 50 by 60-inch quilt needs seven strips when each measures 40 by 2½ inches. Six joined strips give only 227½ inches against a 230-inch target.

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