Question re Quilt Size
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Question re Lap Quilt Size for a Taller Person
Would 56 x 80 be a strange size for a lap quilt? It's for my 5' 10" DGD. Is that too skinny for the length? It's currently at 56 x 72 but I think it should be longer for a taller person. I have enough blocks to add a row in length but not enough to make it wider and not enough scraps to make more blocks. The pattern doesn't lend itself to borders.
Here's the design if you'd like to take a look.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...l-t189507.html
Tall people, I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Here's the design if you'd like to take a look.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...l-t189507.html
Tall people, I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Last edited by quiltsRfun; 05-20-2012 at 10:24 PM.
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A lap quilt should be whatever size you want it to be. A tall person would definitely need a longer one while a shorter person could use a standard size - whatever that is. Make the quilt to fit the person not a standard for someone else.
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i don't think that's a strange size at all- or too narrow - at least i hope not- the celtic dragonfly quilt i posted last week is 48" x 82"----she wanted a 'long- throw' so that's where it wound up- make it the way YOU like it! it is your project- and quilts come in all shapes & sizes.
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I am 5' 10", and I sometimes take a nap under a Linus fleece blanket when I finish it. It is about the size you have now and fits fine. It doesn't need to be any longer for me. However, if you want it to be useful as bedding, I think it should be at minimum 60 x 80.
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Would 56 x 80 be a strange size for a lap quilt? It's for my 5' 10" DGD. Is that too skinny for the length? It's currently at 56 x 72 but I think it should be longer for a taller person. I have enough blocks to add a row in length but not enough to make it wider and not enough scraps to make more blocks. The pattern doesn't lend itself to borders.
Here's the design if you'd like to take a look.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...l-t189507.html
Tall people, I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Here's the design if you'd like to take a look.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...l-t189507.html
Tall people, I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks in advance for your input.
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