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Often we hear the question: "How much fabric do I need for a ...?"

Here is a handy chart which you can copy and save for planning future home decoration projects.

Standard Mattresses: Waterbed Mattresses: Other Mattresses:
Twin: 39" x 75"
Full: 54" x 75"
Queen: 60" x 80"
Dual: 76" x 80"
California King: 72" x 84"
Single 48" x 84"
Queen: 60" x 84"
King: 72" x 84"
Day Bed: 39" x 75"

Crib: 27" x 52"

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Stonemountain and Daughter Bedspread sizes: Bed Pillow Sizes: Dust Ruffles:
  Twin: 81" x 110"
Full: 96" x 110"
Queen: 102" x 115"
King: 120" x 115"
All sizes are the finished measurements.
Sizes include a standard drop
of 21"
Standard: 20" x 26"
Queen: 20" x 30"
King: 20" x 36"
Twin: 57" x 89"
Full: 96" x 110"
Queen: 102" x 115"
King: 120" x 115"
California King: 100" x 98"
These include a standard drop
of 14".
  Comforter Sizes: TableCloths: Napkins:
  Twin: 57" x 90"
Full: 84" x 90"
Queen: 90" x 95"
King: 106" x 98"
52" x 52"
52" x 70"
60" x 84"
60" x 102"
60" x 120"
60" x 144"
70" round
90" round
Dinner: 16" square
Luncheon: 14" square
Cocktail: 12" square

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