Originally Posted by becky191985
I know it's huge but at least it would get used (if it doesn't all go ridiculously wrong! :lol: )more than a lap blanket. :D
Becky, it sounds as if the quilt you are visualizing will be beautiful, but if one of your concerns about size is that it will be used, Martina is right. With all those different fabrics together, as well as the size, it is going to be almost impossible to wash. So, that being said, will the recipient either hang it on a wall, or put it on a bed in a guest room where it won't get any real use? Cause you REALLY don't want to put all that effort into the quilt and then have it fall apart the first time it is washed.
Your quilt top (front), and batting (padding) and backing must all be connected somehow, or the batting will move around and wad up in places and disappear in others.
I wish you luck. Be sure and let us see your finished product, and even your progress!!