mary r

My son would like a twin sized quilt. What is a good size to make one. I want it long on sides. I'm going to put a fancy pillow with it so the top doesn't need extra length. Any suggestions for patterns? Thanks

Gay

It would depend on how high the bed is. Mine is high, I can just reach to sit on it ( I'm only 5'2" ) I can put a double (full) size quilt on it, about 80 x 93 - no extra for tucking under the pillow - and it is still 6" off the floor. I've been told that quilts that reach the floor are heavy to sleep under as the extra pulls down on one.

How old is your son, and what does he like, colours too. If he is small you might like to think of a very light batting. I have started using micro-fleece in mine, makes them very soft and cuddly. You will have to measure your bed.

117becca

I measure to make sure that I get the side length i want. I also allow for shrinkage - not much, but maybe 2-3 inches on the width and length.

bearisgray

Start by measuring the mattress top.
Decide how much drop you want on the sides and foot of the bed.

Example: Mattress top is 39 x 75
!5 inch drop on sides and foot

Quilt size: (39 + 15 + 15) x (75 + 15)
(69 x 90)

It is a good idea to add a bit to the dimensions to allow for shrinkage.
Even when one shrinks the fabrics and batting before washing, quilting draws up the item. The denser the quilting, the more "shrinkage".

I don't like to sleep under a quilt or comforter that goes to the floor, either.

PaperPrincess

I agree with having him measure the mattress top, then go from there. Unlike full & queen etc. there are several styles of twin mattresses. You want to make sure you get the right one. Then just add the dimension of whatever drop you want to 3 sides.

Barb in Louisiana

A side note here.....you didn't say how old your son is. I started a quilt for a grandson when he was 10. He grew a foot in 1 year. I enlarged what I made for him by 2 ft, because his dad is 6'2" and he may be there quickly. I didn't want him to outgrow it too fast, as I am slow at getting projects done.

ManiacQuilter2

If you don't live close to him, have him measure the width of the mattress and the depth of the mattress and the the total height from the floor. Figure out what size you need and then go looking at patterns that fit that size. I made my girlfriend a queen size Double Irish Chain and I ended up making a King size quilt for her queen size bed.