Quilt cutting-plan worksheet
A printable cutting order for the table next to the rotary cutter. Each element of the quilt gets a row with finished size, seam allowance, cut size, pieces needed and a yards / WOF note, and a shop list totals everything by fabric so one trip to the shop covers the project.
On the Cutting plan tab
| Column | Why it is there |
|---|---|
| Finished → cut size | Cut = finished + 2 × seam allowance |
| Pieces needed | How many identical cuts before you move on |
| WOF / yards note | Strip math reminder for the bolt |
| Shop list tab | One row per fabric colour to take to the store |
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What's in the file
Three tabs · printable cutting order
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Tab 1
Start here How to import and what each tab is for before you cut the first strip.Guide · setup
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Tab 2
Cutting plan One cream row per cut: element, fabric, finished size, seam, cut size, pieces, yards note, cut order.You type · the cutting order
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Tab 3
Shop list Totals by fabric colour (yards to buy, price, bought Y/N) so one trip covers the project.You sum · at the shop
It does not replace the live yardage calculator or the binding calculator. Use those for instant math, then copy the numbers into this sheet for the cutting table.
Questions
Why a sheet instead of another browser cutter?
Browser yardage tools answer how much to buy. This sheet is the cutting order and shop list you take to the table: finished and cut size, piece count, and fabric totals by colour.
Is this a live yardage calculator?
No. It is a printable cutting order and shop list you fill by hand. Instant yardage from quilt and block size is the free yardage and binding calculators on this site.
Google Sheets or Excel?
Both. Import the .xlsx into Google Sheets (File, Import, Upload, Replace spreadsheet) or open it in Excel.
Is there sample data?
Yes: five sample cutting rows and four shop-list rows so you can see the shape. Replace them with your project.
How does cut size work?
Cut size = finished size + 2 × seam allowance. The sample rows already show that for a quarter-inch seam; change the numbers when your seam or finished size changes.
What about pattern PDF pricing?
Different job. The Pattern break-even sheet asks how many PDF sales you need at each list price to cover production costs. It has nothing to do with fabric cuts.
Is it really free?
Yes. Enter your email and the file arrives. No card. Paid pattern break-even and quilting kits are separate.
Also useful
- Yardage calculatorInstant blocks, borders, binding and backing from quilt size.
- Binding & border calculatorStrip count and yardage for binding alone.
- Backing & sashingYards for the back and optional sashing.
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