Originally Posted by
sewmary
When making a quilt for a specific bed you really need to get the measurements from that bed.
I agree. Is it a regular mattress or a pillowtop, which can add 3-5 inches to the height? How far down do you want the quilt to hang? I like mine to hang pretty far, but my friend likes it to go just to the edge of the box spring. Lots of room for variables like these.