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Size of Lap Quilts?

Old 03-08-2009, 12:28 AM
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Is there an "official" size for a lap quilt? I have made several and just made them any size that seemed right, but I wonder if there is an specific size.
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Old 03-08-2009, 01:17 AM
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I always just thought that anything smaller than a twin. that isn't going to be used as a wall hanging, was a lap quilt.
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Old 03-08-2009, 05:39 AM
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Maybe it depends on the size of the lap? :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Old 03-08-2009, 08:38 AM
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The one I'm working on now is 50x60. Last time I was at Wal-mart I checked out the bedding dept. All the throws they have were that size. So thats what I went by.
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I think it's up to you, and can depend on size of quilt blocks. My current WIP is 52 square.
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Old 03-08-2009, 11:23 AM
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For the one I'm using now, the size was where I ran out of material. I've added a border, binding, and calling it done. No one will know I really wanted it bigger.

I used my own lap for a test, and if my derriere will be covered, the recipient's will be too. :lol:
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Old 03-08-2009, 01:30 PM
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Thanks, you girls are great. Love the humor. So I guess it really doesn't matter.
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Old 03-08-2009, 04:53 PM
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It only matters if you are making it for a person in a wheelchair. My husbands has to longer than most because of his long legs, but I have to tuck it tight to his little behind! lol lol

Some for wheelchairs have to be shorter.
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Old 03-08-2009, 04:59 PM
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Hey, thanks for posting this, I will be gratful forever, trying to figure it out, but hadn't thought to ask :)
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Old 03-08-2009, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by k3n
Maybe it depends on the size of the lap? :lol: :lol: :lol:

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I love this answer. I need the almost a twin size lap quilt. LOL
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