I also make small quilts and donate them. I use 5" checkerboard squares, (6 across and 6 down, 36 in all). Then add a 5" border all around. You can add a second narrow border if you want it a little bigger. Very easy to make. They come out about 36".
Last edited by quiltingbea; 09-16-2012 at 06:57 PM.