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Old 04-13-2010, 07:03 PM
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What's considered a typical "lap quilt" size? In the crib quilt range?
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Old 04-13-2010, 07:17 PM
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Mine are usually about 45 x 60, depending on the block size I use. But I believe originally they were about 36 square and intended to only cover your lap when you were sitting. I call mine lap quilts, but I guess actually the should be called comfort or couch quilts.

Here is a link to "usual" sizes:
http://quilting.suite101.com/article...for_your_quilt
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Old 04-13-2010, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Seanette
What's considered a typical "lap quilt" size? In the crib quilt range?
I've been making "lap" quilts for charity. A 36 square is ok for wheel chair. Even this varies . I tried to make them 40x60 like you said a couch throw size. I find these are a little small for practical purposes so now I make them 52 X 68. really depends what the end purpose is.
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My question always is, How many laps?
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Old 04-13-2010, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Maride
My question always is, How many laps?
OK, good point here. DH would probably appreciate dual occupancy. :) (Then of course there's the cat's opinion.)
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Old 04-13-2010, 08:13 PM
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I like to make mine 50 X 72, you can turn them sideways for more than one lap, or lay down and completely cover up, from head to toe :D:D:D
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Old 04-13-2010, 08:54 PM
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I guess the best question would be "What's the average American size lap?" And maybe we don't want to know the answer to that!! hehe.
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Originally Posted by amma
I like to make mine 50 X 72, you can turn them sideways for more than one lap, or lay down and completely cover up, from head to toe :D:D:D
I agree. I take the person height into consideration when I do these. I can't stand it when my feet hang out the end!!! :lol: :lol:
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I call mine "nap" quilt; the one currently on my sofa is 56 x 70.

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Very nice!!
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