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    Old 01-16-2015, 07:30 AM
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    I am one of these persons that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." For a large quilt, I love 12" blocks, so I got five across/seven down, 2-1/2" sash, 4" border. If I don't want the sashing, I add one more block up and down. For the coverlets, I use my 12" blocks - 3 across/5 down, same goes for the sashing. The coverlet ends up 52x80 and the large quilt is 80x104. That is with the 2-1/2" sash and 4" border. Those are the only two sizes I like to make. My baby quilts are the same size as a coverlet. I like them for on the floor, to go on a youth bed or t win bed.

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    Old 01-16-2015, 07:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by Chester the bunny
    I usually make it whatever size it will make with the fabric that I have. Usually it's the background fabric that dictates the size )
    I give them all away and rarely make something specific. My favorite way to add to the size of the quilt is to break up a border with a keyboard border within the plain one.
    Hope this picture helps.
    What a unique way to add width and length. Your quilt is gorgeous.
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    Old 01-16-2015, 07:40 AM
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    From mug rugs to queen bed size!
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    Old 01-16-2015, 07:52 AM
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    Unless I am doing a charity quilt and quilting it myself on my DSM, I usually make something in the twin size. Most others are in the 40x60 range. This way, I can use one width of yardage for the backing.
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    Old 01-16-2015, 10:37 AM
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    I mainly make bed size quilts, although I also like making lap quilts and baby quilts, with an occasional wall quilt in between.
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    Old 01-16-2015, 10:54 AM
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    I like to make lap size or table toppers and bags because they are much easier to handle with my RA. However I now have several queen size that I have the fabric for that I have to make soon. I also have fabric for a bird lap quilt ready to go.
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    Old 01-16-2015, 11:13 AM
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    Hooray for graph paper and saving money by figuring out your own patterns.
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    Old 01-16-2015, 12:16 PM
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    Most of my quilts range in size from 42"x54" to 55"x72". I make charity quilts, my family has plenty of bed sized quilts. I don't like square quilts, much prefer rectangular quilts.
    Sharon in Texas
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    Old 01-16-2015, 01:46 PM
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    I make larger quilts (king size for DH and myself), somewhat smaller ones for others. I did start with lap quilts and will do that size for charity quilts.
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    Old 01-16-2015, 01:48 PM
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    Typically most of what I do is approximately the size of the fleece throws you can get for about $3 as that is what I've been using for backings.
    Lately I've made some larger ones. My latest is 64x80.
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