My "first" quilt started out as 2 sheets (queen size) and a very thick poly batting. I didn't know any better! So I pillowcased the sheets with the backing inside and started quilting on my domestic machine. That didn't last very long before I couldn't imagine shoving that bundle thru the machine! So first I split the quilt vertically so I had 2 quilts about 45" x 90". Then I split the batting thickness so it was more like 1" thick instead of 2". I pushed one of the halves thru the machine and did quilt it about 4" apart in squares following the plaid lines on the top. The other half I decided to tie, but I didn't like to see the ties on the top. So I tied it with the loose strands on the bottom. Had nightmares of spiders crawling over me until I cut off all the long ties!!! My husband and I are very happy each having our "own" quilt without having to wrestle for our own share! They look like one whole quilt when on the bed. We have split a down comforter vertically, too, and I made matching duvets for our winter "quilt". I can creep my cold feet under the edge of his down comforter to warm up and can stick any too warm body part out to cool off! No wrestling matches for covers! Do what works!