Is there an "official" size for a lap quilt? I have made several and just made them any size that seemed right, but I wonder if there is an specific size.

I always just thought that anything smaller than a twin. that isn't going to be used as a wall hanging, was a lap quilt.

Maybe it depends on the size of the lap? :lol: :lol: :lol:

K x

The one I'm working on now is 50x60. Last time I was at Wal-mart I checked out the bedding dept. All the throws they have were that size. So thats what I went by.

I think it's up to you, and can depend on size of quilt blocks. My current WIP is 52 square.

For the one I'm using now, the size was where I ran out of material. I've added a border, binding, and calling it done. No one will know I really wanted it bigger.

I used my own lap for a test, and if my derriere will be covered, the recipient's will be too. :lol:

Thanks, you girls are great. Love the humor. So I guess it really doesn't matter.

It only matters if you are making it for a person in a wheelchair. My husbands has to longer than most because of his long legs, but I have to tuck it tight to his little behind! lol lol

Some for wheelchairs have to be shorter.
Hugs,
Sharon

Hey, thanks for posting this, I will be gratful forever, trying to figure it out, but hadn't thought to ask :)
Thanks!

I love this answer. I need the almost a twin size lap quilt. LOL

My husband and 2 sons are 6'4" and 6'5", so when I make a lap quilt they want it long enough to cover from their shoulder to their size 13 feet!! I tend to make LONG lap quilts :shock: :lol:

hey,

i have those guys too. only one of each. are you sure they aren't the same ones? mine bundle up with twin sized quilts and call them 'throws'.

http://cottonpatchfabrics.com/cgi-bi...es=0&lastmenu=

This website has the measurements for all quilts, but I don't think it's written in stone that a quilt has to be those exact measurements.

http://quilting.suite101.com/article...for_your_quilt

As you can see, I think it depends on what you decide to do with it. I found other sites and the sizes all over the place. There is definitely nothing cut in stone, it is all of to you.

That's my gauge too - or if I run out of steam and I just want to be done.

I'm with the "depends on the size of the lap" bunch. I made one last year for a tall nephew who was getting married and made it long enough to cover him and wide enough to snuggle with his new bride! :wink: