Square quilt vs. Rectangular
#22
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Same here. The only square ones I've made are for babies. I figure they'll be rolling around on top of them as often as being covered by them. To me it's more about the recipient's size. I figure wingspan plus a foot, then head to toe plus a foot. That usually satisfies so that no one has to scrimp and wrestle to stay tucked in.
#24
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I like square wall quilts, but rectangle lap and bed quilts. For lap quilts in particular I want them long enough to cover up with on the couch, but if they are too wide they tend to fall off the couch and uncover me or there is just too much bulk at the back of the couch. Just my preference. However, I have put on a few pounds in my later years so I need quilts a little wider than I used to
#25
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Location: Oregon
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I make square or rectangle for baby quilts. Just whatever I want to make at the time. My next size up is twin. I make approximately 60x90 for twin and sofa quilts. Then my DD has a full bed and she likes 90 square. DS has a queen bed and likes 100x100. Then I have a king and make 115x115. I think a wide rectangle would probably fit better, but the square is easy, any side can be the top, and it is easier to layout a square IMHO, and it definitely covers our feet, even my 6'2" DH.
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