I thought it was originally smaller phew I wanted to do a 24.5 block but 18 would have been ok just extra rounds when it got home. My son in law to be lol is over 6' tall so he needs a longer quilt for curling up with. My girl is so easy! she is 5'3 so short is not an issue. I have already made her three however so share the wealth time I suppose. She says he steals it when they are on the couch. NOT my babies quilt!!!