Qarena

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.

key4unc

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.

k3n

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

K x

Dingle

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.

Katrine

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

Arizona Sunrises

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:

Qarena

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

mimisharon

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

Quilter101

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

littlehud

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