This is what I have been thinking about doing also. I want to get a new solid color either comforter or bed spread then make bed runners for different seasons and holidays. I figure I have a much better chance of completion and variety doing this then making king size quilts. Plus there's the whole problem of storage, bed runners would be so much easier.
BJ- your measurements of 60 x 29 1/2. For what size bed was this made?