What's considered a typical "lap quilt" size? In the crib quilt range?

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

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.

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.)

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 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.

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:

I call mine "nap" quilt; the one currently on my sofa is 56 x 70.

Very nice!!

Nice Quilt!

GORGEOUS!! I like mine that size also. I want my feet covered up.

I like to use the term "cuddle" size...meaning at least one person could cuddle under it on a couch (or sleep under it on a couch). And the order of 56x70 or so works for that.

In my opinion, a 36x36 quilt is truly a lap quilt, e.g., for a person in a wheelchair.

Thank you!
I like my feet wrapped and up under my chin.
While doing stitching or on the computer it is folded in half, covers my feet to my lap.

I love your log cabin quilt. I like mine to cover all me when I lay down.

So pretty.
We make lap quilts for nursing home and they are 36"square.

Outstanding quilt .... your colors and fabric border are beautiful.

I too make them a bit bigger, so I can snuggle under them.

SUPERB , do so envy your talent, absolutely adore log cabin---------I too agree your measurements but have two 55x55 and turn them having "pointed" ends to my face/feet, this serves me well as am only 5ft 2 ins!!

thank you all for the information. God bless. Penny

I like to make mine 60" long and 45" wide, My husband even likes his a bit longer, I guess it depends on the persons size.

The one I am making will be abou 63 by 62. All the material I have as it is made from old men's shirts.

i have a kit for lap size that states 72x72 from connecting threads

i think thats almost a twin a twin is 63x87 according to my chart

memathomas

I guess it depends on who/what it's for.

When my mom was making "lap quilts" as a charity project for nursing homes, they were approximately 36 x 45.

I think they were mainly to cover people's legs and laps when they were in wheelchairs. If they were too big, they got caught in the wheelchair wheels.

Interesting topic. Very helpful replies.

But they were supposed to be big enough to tuck around their laps. A 36 x 36 would be about a lap napkin for me. :?

Beautiful quilt.....love it.