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What would be the best size for a lap quilt?

Old 02-25-2010, 05:13 AM
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If you were to make a lap quilt for your favorite couch potato... what do you think would be the best size?
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Old 02-25-2010, 05:17 AM
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I make mine about 50 x 62. That way I can use 14 inch blocks with a small outer border. But that said, I usually pick a pattern I like and adjust the size to fit.
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Old 02-25-2010, 05:20 AM
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I do about 45X60 that way a crib size quilt batt works
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Old 02-25-2010, 06:42 AM
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It might depend on the size of the couch potato. I always think that too much is better than too little, so I'd go twin size.
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I like about 60 x 72.
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Old 02-25-2010, 04:01 PM
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I like to make mine on the large side, 60" by 80" and then it could also double as a twin bed topper. I also have big guys and a small quilt just doesn't cover them up!
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Old 02-25-2010, 04:54 PM
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I like roughly 60 X 80. I am short and I like to wrap up in them.
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Old 02-25-2010, 06:20 PM
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50 X 62 to 60 X 80...it depends on the recipient :D:D:D
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Old 02-26-2010, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by weezie
It might depend on the size of the couch potato. I always think that too much is better than too little, so I'd go twin size.
I agree, I hate it when they are too small
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Old 02-26-2010, 05:18 AM
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Our quilt group makes lap quilts for the nursing home. We make them 36x36 for wheel chair users.
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