Need Quilt Size Please
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Merritt Island ,Fl.
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I would make it just a little larger than a twin, but not full size.I think that would be to big. the reason I say this is just came home from hospital, an I think it would be on the floor more than the bed. joyce j
#4
A hospital bed is basically a twin but sometimes a bit longer. Also, they go up and down and can be very low to the ground at their lowest level so I would not make the sides too wide. Some patients keep them very low for safety sake (if they are likely to fall out of bed) or for getting in and out more easily.
#5
If the person knows you're making the quilt then I would ask them their preference. Do they like the quilt tucked in at the bottom, do they like the sides to be longer because of tossing and turning at night? I've made quilts standard size and found them to be too short or too narrower for my taste.
#7
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Garland, Texas
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I concur with the others. If you can take a tape measurer and measure the bed to make sure that would be helpful. If not, you might contact the hospital/nursing home where the person will be staying, someone may know for sure or be able to get the information for you. Good luck.
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If the person knows you're making the quilt then I would ask them their preference. Do they like the quilt tucked in at the bottom, do they like the sides to be longer because of tossing and turning at night? I've made quilts standard size and found them to be too short or too narrower for my taste.
* safety factor, if the quilt gets caught in the mechanisms or if there's additional medical equipment being used
* is this to be a bedspread? and/or as a bed quilt?
* what works bestfor the caregiver/assistant
* colour and design preferences
You want them to use your quilt ... so get them involved, so it can be used and appreciated.
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