I have one on one queen size guest bed that only covers the mattress, no overhang. On the other queen size guest bed, the quilt does hang over. The mattress is so fat on that bed that the quilt only comes about 6 inches over on each side. I like to change things up, so with the smaller lap size quilts I fold them and put over the foot of the beds. Our king size bed only has lap size quilts folded up on it. I'll use them on the beds as long as they're not wallhangings.