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Old 04-25-2018, 11:24 AM
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Either twin beds size or queen size, unless if I am making baby quilts. Mostly I would say 85% queen!
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Old 04-25-2018, 11:40 AM
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i make donation quilts for the cancer center, usually 40x55 to 42x60
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Old 04-25-2018, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Doggramma View Post
I almost never make a bed size quilt. Mostly I make lap size, 40x60 range. The big ones are too hard for me to handle with the sandwiching and then the quilting.
Same here. I make my own designs or modify the pattern to make whatever size they turn out to be, usually somewhere between lap and twin size. I've made a couple of Queen or king size and found the whole process to be too cumbersome.
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Old 04-25-2018, 12:01 PM
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My most common size are twin quilts, at least 70x90. I like to make large lap quilts too, about 70x70.
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Old 04-25-2018, 12:59 PM
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I make baby quilts mostly about 42"X42" and kids quilts a little bigger, all charity ones. I've made several full size ones for family and friends... when I was younger. My quilts are all utility ones, never for quilt shows or wall hangings.
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Old 04-25-2018, 01:11 PM
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I make all sizes, from wall hangings to super-sized kings.
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Old 04-25-2018, 01:47 PM
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Oh, from 24x36 to 120” square. And everything in between.
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Old 04-25-2018, 01:53 PM
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I like to make small quilts that are useful for napping or lounging or throws. Not everyone can handle the heaviness of a large quilt.
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Old 04-25-2018, 03:47 PM
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The size quilts I make are usually lap size to queen.
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Old 04-25-2018, 03:59 PM
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Depends on the purpose. We use down duvets on all the beds, so for family I make lap/throw size. I do not put quilts on the beds.
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