what size quilt do you make?
#22
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I make baby quilts or throw size. If I want a bed quilt I just make one big enough to cover the top of the bed. I have a white duvet cover and pillowcases to go underneath. The few full size bed quilts I have made are so heavy to lie under and I tend to toss about quite a lot so find it very uncomfortable.
#23
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For a bed quilt I like it to be the size of the mattress and about 15 inches(anywhere from 12-20) on either side of the quilt and on one end to cover the edge of the mattress.
I always seem to want to make quilts a slightly different size from the pattern and I am always changing something about them, it's why I started using EQ.
I always seem to want to make quilts a slightly different size from the pattern and I am always changing something about them, it's why I started using EQ.
#25
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Location: Carroll, Iowa
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I find if the quilt pattern doesn't make the size I need I add a couple borders to make it larger or another row of the blocks if I can. I try to use up all the scraps made while putting the quilt together. There are so many types of borders that really add to the quilt. I doubt if I have enough years to try them all.
#27
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Location: Yorkville, IL
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When I left NJ I got rid of all large beds and now have just twin beds in this home. I made this decision when I realized how hard it is to lift the heavy mattresses to make the beds and to clean under the beds on the larger beds. I have not been sorry. I make twin size quilts and some a bit larger for watching tv, baby quilts for friends and larger for family members. Donation quilts tend to be twin to regular size...much easier to handle for me.
#28
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Location: Colorado
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I've completed mostly miniature wall hangings (some about 12x12), but also some queen-sized bed quilts. As I have been working, I have really liked the sense of accomplishment that the wall hangings provide. When I'm fully retired, I'll start focusing on finishing some complete or nearly completed tops that are larger.
#30
Because I get bored easily and have a gazillion patterns on my "some day I want to make this" list, I stick with baby and lap quilts. I always make a baby quilt for pregnant co-workers and if they have an older child I'll make an I Spy snuggle quilt too. Lap-size quilts are made for humane society raffles.
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