Mostly, l make quilts @ 50 x 50 for community quilts that go hospitals, nursing homes and children's aid. They give warmth and comfort but don't take up too much space when stored or in laundry.We use a cream colour mattlassé cotton coverlette on our queen bed, so a lap quilt is just folded at bottom for the cat. I love our lap quilts in the livingroom. Hubby's is 50 x 60, just right for recliner. Mine is 48 x 48 for armchair. For the sofa, l'll be making a 55 x 70.