I made one for my friend who is 5'2" and petite. I made it 66" long and used my own "wingspan" as a guide for width. It was perfect for her. She said it was long enough to tuck around herself in the recliner, or to add a colorful, homey touch that fit her hospital bed. I backed it with a single piece of yellow flannel. I had people sign it before giving it to her. She loved it. (I made a mug rug out of the quilt scraps for her hospital tray.)