Sizes

[Bubby]

Alana, While there are standard quilt measurements, it's a good idea to make a quilt that will fit your particular bed. There are several different mattress types that could cause measurements to vary, such as a mattress with a pillow top or one that is extra thick or thin. What I do is measure the length and width of my mattress. Next I measure how far I want my quilt to hang over the sides and bottom (this is called the drop measurement). Because I don't put my quilts over my pillows (I use shams on top of my quilts) I add the drop measurement to both sides (width measurement) and to the bottom ( length measurement). If you plan to tuck your pillows into your quilt, then add the drop measurement to the bottom (length) measurement again.

For example if your bed measures 70 inches long and 50 inches wide and your drop measurement is 15 inches (and you don't plan to tuck your pillows under the quilt): 70+15=85 (length) 50+30=80 (width). It is perfectly fine to add the drop measurement to the top and bottom of your length if you choose to. You can always turn the top several inches back when you make your bed, which is pretty if you use a nice backing fabric that coordinates. I hope this helped and didn't confuse you further.

Just remember there are no quilt police. Make your quilts in a size that pleases you. More and more lately I seem to make large square quilts, which I lay on my bed over another bed covering. Best of luck....Barb