Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Size of quilt for a twin bed >

Size of quilt for a twin bed

Size of quilt for a twin bed

Thread Tools
 
Old 07-29-2016, 05:27 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
cassiemae's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Billings Mt
Posts: 654
Red face Size of quilt for a twin bed

I would like to know the measurements I need to make a twin size quilt?
Thanks
cassiemae is offline  
Old 07-29-2016, 05:34 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 952
Default

It depends on what you would like. Do you want it to hang to the floor? Do you want it to just lay on top of the bed or do you want it to go 10 or 15 inches hanging over. They can vary. This might help you.

Last edited by QuiltnNan; 07-30-2016 at 01:57 AM. Reason: remove copyright image, should have used a link
QuiltingHaven is offline  
Old 07-29-2016, 09:28 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: San Joaquin Valley, California
Posts: 829
Default

You also have to consider if it has a foot board or not, how high the mattress are. The chart posted is a very good guide and the ones I have made are 72" by 88" .
mamagrande is offline  
Old 07-30-2016, 03:16 AM
  #4  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
Posts: 19,131
Default

There is a difference in the thickness of mattress now a days. You really need to measure the bed. Hobbs batting for a twin size is 72"x90".
ManiacQuilter2 is offline  
Old 07-30-2016, 04:11 AM
  #5  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 24,411
Default

Also, if you have a pillow uck or not.
bearisgray is offline  
Old 07-30-2016, 05:08 AM
  #6  
Super Member
 
117becca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: dayton OH
Posts: 1,911
Default

And the original poster thought that was going to be an easy answer! LOL!!

Gotta do the math...size of the mattress plus the drop on 3 sides (using a dust ruffle or is it going to go the floor like a bedspread) plus if you want it to fold over the pillows.
117becca is offline  
Old 07-30-2016, 05:15 AM
  #7  
Moderator
 
kathy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: on the Texas Coast
Posts: 4,020
Default

the top of the mattress is apx 39"W X 75"L, so you have to decide how much more you want (if any) on all 4 sides. good luck
kathy is offline  
Old 07-30-2016, 05:16 AM
  #8  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11,276
Default

There are really no 'standard' quilt sizes for any mattress type. You need to decide how long a drop you want, and on how many sides. Also, (just to complicate things) there are two types of twin mattresses, the mattress tops measure as follows Twin: 38 X 75 Long Twin 38 X 80.
Unless it's a surprize gift, I would contact the recipient & have them measure their mattress to see which one they have. I know that many college dorms have the long twins.
PaperPrincess is offline  
Old 08-01-2016, 09:01 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
cassiemae's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Billings Mt
Posts: 654
Default

Thanks for all your advice I will be contacting the mommy to get more specific measurements.
bigsky
cassiemae is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
seazteddy
Main
13
05-05-2019 10:45 PM
goldsberry921
Main
10
02-13-2011 01:47 PM
Krystal
Main
6
10-21-2010 05:58 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter