Just checked the tractor-themed rag quilt I made my DH. He is about 5'7 or so. The quilt is 66 inches long. He uses it in his recliner and is able to tuck it up under his feet. It is only 36 inches wide and covers him OK. A little wider wouldn't hurt, if I were doing it over again. As it was, I had to go back and add another row so it would tuck under his feet. Luckily, I had enough fabric left and it wasn't hard to add length to a rag quilt. Good luck on your project, I'm sure he'll love it.