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    Old 04-16-2014, 01:27 PM
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    I want to make a full size quilt and have lost my chart for
    mattress sizes. Can someone direct me or tell me what
    the size is? Also what size have you made finished full
    size quilts? I know a lot depends on depth of mattress
    but if I can get a ballpark figure I can go from there. Thanks!
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    Old 04-16-2014, 02:10 PM
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    my little size chart says a 'full' is 78" x 87" then of course you need to decide on over-hang & pillow tuck.
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    Old 04-16-2014, 02:13 PM
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    Bed and mattress sizes vary so much that there is no standard quilt size. The best way is to measure the mattress and allow for the desired drop on all sides.
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    Old 04-16-2014, 02:16 PM
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    This is my go to website when I need sizes.

    http://clarkcountyquilters.org/QuiltyFacts.html

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    Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose
    Bed and mattress sizes vary so much that there is no standard quilt size. The best way is to measure the mattress and allow for the desired drop on all sides.
    I agree with Buckeye Rose. I made a friend a Double Irish Chain for a queen size quilt but she was NOT happy with it and wanted the sides to be longer. I almost ended up making a king size quilt. Fortunately, she paid someone to quilt it for her.
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    True, there are no standard quilt sizes, but there are standard mattress top sizes. This link shows them: http://equilters.com/library/quilt_i...bed_sizes.html
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    Old 04-17-2014, 02:57 AM
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    The mattress top sizes are still very consistent but certainly NOT the depth of the mattresses! Our 'new' mattress (about 7 yrs ??) is so thick it's absurd. I have to get sheets that have 22" + deep pockets for them to fit. Then there is whole 1/2 height box spring issue as well. I really wish we had done this as both DH and I have to 'climb' into bed! And he's 6 ft tall!

    Just mentioning this to take into account your drop. If your quilt is a gift for someone, you may want to check those issues.
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    Old 04-25-2014, 02:13 AM
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    Here's a nice chart I found on the internet somewhere, lol::

    Standard North American sizes[edit]
    The standard bed sizes are:[7]
    Crib
    27.5 in × 52 in (70 cm × 132 cm)
    Camp cot (Summer camp style)
    30 in × 75 in (76 cm × 191 cm)
    Hospital
    36 in × 78 in (91 cm × 198 cm)
    May be 80" long.
    Twin
    39 in × 75 in (99 cm × 191 cm)
    A "single" may be the same size, or may be a few inches narrower.
    Full or double
    54 in × 75 in (137 cm × 191 cm)
    Queen
    60 in × 80 in (152 cm × 203 cm)
    King
    76 in × 80 in (193 cm × 203 cm)
    A king-sized bed may have a king-sized box spring (foundation), or, more commonly, two smaller box-springs (each the size of a Twin XL bed) under a king-sized mattress.
    California king
    72 in × 84 in (183 cm × 213 cm)
    Other North American sizes[edit]
    In addition to the sizes described above, other sizes have found some acceptance in North America, including:
    Twin XL
    39 in × 80 in (99 cm × 203 cm)[8]
    Full XL
    54 in × 80 in (137 cm × 203 cm)[8]
    California Queen Waterbed Insert
    Used for conventional mattresses inside a waterbed frame. Subtract 2.0 inches from California Queen waterbed size.
    58 in × 82 in (147 cm × 208 cm)[9]
    California King Waterbed Insert
    Used for conventional mattresses inside a waterbed frame. Subtract 2.0 inches from California King waterbed size.
    70 in × 82 in (178 cm × 208 cm)[9]
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    Old 04-25-2014, 02:14 AM
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    I have to use my exercise step to get into bed, lol....but it makes it much easier
    Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
    The mattress top sizes are still very consistent but certainly NOT the depth of the mattresses! Our 'new' mattress (about 7 yrs ??) is so thick it's absurd. I have to get sheets that have 22" + deep pockets for them to fit. Then there is whole 1/2 height box spring issue as well. I really wish we had done this as both DH and I have to 'climb' into bed! And he's 6 ft tall!

    Just mentioning this to take into account your drop. If your quilt is a gift for someone, you may want to check those issues.
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