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Quilt sizes

BrendaP

Quilt sizes
« on: March 04, 2017, 20:44:28 PM »
Imi has asked me to post a few suggestions as to how big a quilt should be, so here goes:

Quilts intended to go on a bed usually have an overhang of 8-12 inches on each side and at the foot of the bed and reach to the headboard.  Thus the size of a quilt is dependent on the size of the mattress.  The table embedded below shows suggested sizes for the various sizes of mattress commonly available in UK and doesn't always match standard duvet sizes. 

I have used imperial measurements rather than metric because most patchworkers use imperial measurements.

Newborn babies usually sleep in a pram/moses basket size crib and are best covered with light blankets rather than a quilt, but a quilt may be used as a playmat placed on the floor.  The size to fit a standard cot, 36" x 45" is a suitable size for a playmat.

Lap quilts can vary a lot in size.  To cover legs and feet whilst sitting in a chair, 36" x 48" is big enough, but to snuggle right underneath 54" x 72" is a popular size.  Remember these are only suggestions, a few inches either way is OK, especially with the bigger quilts.

Wall hangings vary tremendously in size; it depends on the available wall space.  Just make sure there is a small amount of wall left all around the quilt when it is displayed.

Cushion covers are commonly 15" x 15", 16" x 16", 18" x 18" and 20" x 20", and remember that the pad inside should be 1-2" bigger so that the cushion is nice and plump.

Standard UK pillow cases are 20" x 30".

« Last Edit: March 04, 2017, 20:52:55 PM by BrendaP »
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Vegegrow

Re: Quilt sizes
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2017, 20:48:55 PM »
I think there's problems with the post Brenda...
"The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary." ~Mary Kurtz

BrendaP

Re: Quilt sizes
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2017, 20:54:42 PM »
I thought I'd be able to post an html table but it didn't work :angry: so instead I took a screen image and have added that as a photo.  Should look reasonably OK now.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Vegegrow

Re: Quilt sizes
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2017, 20:59:54 PM »
Perfect Brenda... I needed to know how big to make a single... got 2 to do ...better cut some more squares :snip:
"The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary." ~Mary Kurtz

Iminei

Re: Quilt sizes
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2017, 10:48:07 AM »
Vege, When peeps post pics, you get a large thumbnail in the post...
click on that and the pic should enlarge beautifully.

Try that and get back to me if you're still having problems.

Looks great Brenda, and thx for all the interesting info!
Turns out the single Im making for Jaz (aprox 61 x 81" ) isn't too big at all!!!
« Last Edit: March 05, 2017, 10:49:47 AM by Iminei »
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Lowena

Re: Quilt sizes
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2017, 11:40:18 AM »
Thanks Brenda
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Vegegrow

Re: Quilt sizes
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2017, 13:23:18 PM »
Vege, When peeps post pics, you get a large thumbnail in the post...
click on that and the pic should enlarge beautifully.

Try that and get back to me if you're still having problems.

Looks great Brenda, and thx for all the interesting info!
Turns out the single Im making for Jaz (aprox 61 x 81" ) isn't too big at all!!!




Imi,,, Brenda changed the original post.. it was all in computer speak.. I can see the new one perfectly
"The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary." ~Mary Kurtz

BrendaP

Re: Quilt sizes
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2017, 23:13:26 PM »
Yes, I thought I could copy and past the info from an html page, but it didn't work so I deleted all that computer speak.  Vege just happened to be online and looking at this thread at the same time!

 
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.