How to Determine the Size of a Quilt
Most quilt sizes are determined by the bed they are made to fit. Quilt patterns are also made to produce a certain size quilt for a final product. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Standard sizes for quilts are: miniature, wall-hanging, crib, twin, queen and king.
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Miniature and wall-hanging size quilts are decorative and will range from 6 inches square to 60 inches square. Crib size is 45-by-60 inches and are often used as wall-hangings..
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Twin size quilts are 60-by-72-inches covering a twin size bed with a modest drop over the edge of the mattress. Queen size quilts are commonly 90 inches square also with a modest drop. A king size quilt will be 120 inches square and also allow for a drop.
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To determine the size of a quilt that you already have measure the length and width of quilt with a ruler from edge to edge. Compare your measurements with the stated standards to find what size you have. If working from a pattern the size of the quilt is usually predetermined and stated on the front of the pattern.
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To make a quilt to fit your bed you need to accurately measure your mattress. Measure the length and width of your bed and write these numbers down. Measure the thickness of the mattress and write that number down. Add the thickness to the length of the mattress for a quilt length. Multiply the thickness times two and then add that number to the width to find the quilt width. If you wish the quilt to cover the box spring add those thicknesses to the length and width as was done for the mattress thickness.
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Tips & Warnings
These are guides and not rules. If you wish to have enough quilt to tuck over the pillow you will need to add that length to your measurements when making a quilt.
