The blocks in each row are meant to "float" in your background, so the color of your background will determine what colors and values of scraps you'll want to use. The background will play a starring role in the quilt, so make sure you like the color.

Solid or small "tone on tone" print will work best for background.

Crib: 39" x 57" -- 2 yds background & a pile of scraps (big enough to cut 3.5" squares from)

Twin: 71" x 91" -- 5 and 3/8 yds background & a pile of scraps (big enough to cut 3.5" squares from)

Double: 85" x 89" -- 6 and 1/8 yds background & a pile of scraps (big enough to cut 3.5" squares from)

Queen: 91" x 95" -- 6 and 7/8 yds background & a pile of scraps (big enough to cut 3.5" squares from)

King: 105" x 95" -- 7 and 7/8 yds background & a pile of scraps (big enough to cut 3.5" squares from)