QUILT MEASUREMENTS

"It's a queen size quilt." Or "it's a baby quilt."  How often we hear this and envision the size of a quilt? How often we may be envisioning something other than what the quilter actually has made?

Below is just an example of basic sizes of quilt related to the name of the quilt.

A baby quilt is around 42" x 52", but can be between 36" to 42".

A crib size quilt measures 45" x 60".  I call these baby/toddler quilts. They work for babies, fit in the crib and will be with the baby as he/she grows into a toddler.

 

Average Lap quilts are 60" x 72" which is good to wrap up in. Other lap quilts are smaller and just cover your lap.

Twin size quilts are 63" x 88"

Full Size are 78" x 88"

Queen size are  84" x 92"

King size are 100" x 92" some make them 100" x 100" or larger.

These are just general guides to the sizes. To be precise in having your quilt fit the bed you want it to it is best to measure the bed and how you want the quilt to fit.  Questions to ask to determine this would include how you want the quilt to lay.  Do you want it just to cover the top of the bed and have nothing drape over the sides or the top/bottom?  If you do want it to drape over the edges, determine how far down you want it. With the deeper mattresses made today this measurement will vary. 

Then there are the other type quilts that are made such as those used as lap quilts for people to use while in a wheel chair or just to cover the lap while sitting in a chair. These measure approximately 32" or 36" by 48" or 52". 

There are also bed runners made today that are used to decorate the foot of the bed and are great to keep your feet warm without adding weight or warmth to the rest of you. (Some of us have cold feet and like to stay warm).   Bed runners measure about 18" or 24" long and 88" to 90" wide.

I hope this was helpful.

"Blossoms" Lap quilt size (48" x 57")

Christmas cactus in October

Christmas Cactus

This year, at the time I normally put this plant into a dark spot and don't water it for a month, it decided to go into full bloom.  I have over 15 blossoms on it. Some are already past their prime, but a few more buds have shown up.

This plant used to belong to my hubby's father, Jack.  Jack's nick name was 'Cactus Jack".  I was blessed in being given this plant when it was still smaller and over the years have prayed that I don't kill it. Instead it continues to grow. I've taken pieces off and given to my daughter who has already broken off a piece and started yet another one.  "Cactus Jack" lives on. In our hearts and in the blossoms.  One year I had over 50 blossoms on it!

Enjoy the beauty of Christmas in October!

Happy Quilting
Phyllis

It's the Teal Deal quilt

The Teal Deal

 Good morning. Thought I'd share my latest quilt with everyone.
My latest quilt I named "It's the Teal Deal".  Binding (not shown in the picture) is with the purple fabric from the center of the 9patch blocks.  Measures 85 x 95.  I had no real pattern that I followed, just did my own thing.

Back view of The Teal Deal

Journal Page Ideas

Below is an idea of what you can include in your journal about each quilt or quilt project you make. 

•  First page can include this information and whatever else you want to add.

QUILT NAME

QUILTED FOR

QUILT DESIGN/PATTERN

DATE TOP STARTED

DATE TOP FINISHED

QUILTING TOP STITCHED BY 

METHOD OF QUILTING (PIECED, PAPER PIECED, APPLIQUED ETC)

DATE QUILTING STARTED

COST FOR QUILTING (WHEN YOU SEND IT OUT TO BE QUILTED)

BINDING/FINISHING DONE BY

HAND SEWING DONE BY

OTHER

• Another set of pages can include:

FABRIC INFORMATION (for each fabric used in quilt)

COLOR/PRINT NAME OF FABRIC

DATE OF PURCHASE

AMOUNT USED IN QUILT

STORE PURCHASED FROM

AVAILABILITY TO BUY MORE

• Another set of pages can include:

NOTES ABOUT THE QUILTING PROCESS

Here you can put details about the process. 

Whether it was easy or hard to put together, if you had issues with following the pattern and changes you may have had to make. 

Things you learned during the process such as new techniques, things you found you like to do or don't like to do. 

Notes of things that were going on in your life at the time of making the quilt.

• The next set of pages you can add pieces of the actual fabrics that you used.

HAPPY QUILTING!  

Phyllis

A Quilter's Journal

When I first started to quilt I asked my husband's Aunt many questions about quilting as she has been a quilter for many years.  One of the things she told me to start and maintain was a Journal of myself and my quilts. Her reasoning made sense. In years to come others will see or own the quilts you have made and will want to know about the person who made them.

I found it to be a wonderful idea and want to share some of the things you can put into your quilt journal.

First, as it is not just a written record, this journal should be a three ring binder so you can add pages, photos, clipings and other details as you go along. As time and years go on you will have several three ring binders to hold the history of all the quilting you have done.

Things to include in your journal

• Section about yourself

1.  Your name, address, phone number and any other contact information you want to include.
2. When and why you started quilting
3. Groups, guilds etc that you belong to(including internet forums)
4. Shows you have attended or been a part of
5. Classes you have taken
6. Your favorite instructor and other instructors you have studied under
7. Your favorite block, favorite quilt
8. Favorite colors
9. Contests you have entered with all the details
10. Any other information you want to have others know about you 

• A journal about each of the quilt projects you make

1. The pattern used
2. Fabrics used
3. Colors used
4. Size of quilt
5. Reason you made it
6. If it was hand pieced, appliqued, paper pieced, machine pieced, hand quilted, DS machine quilted or longarmed
7. List anyone else who may have helped with the quilting process
8. Photos of the quilt
9. Pieces of the actual fabric you used

• You may also want to include a section for charts you use to determine the amount of fabric you will need, a list of acronyms of the quilter's world and many other things. 

If you have been a quilter for many years including some of the information about the quilts you have made may not be possible. But you can start with sharing about yourself and with the quilts you are working on. 

If you are a brand new quilter and don't think anyone will ever be interested in learning about you, think again.  You just never know. Start a journal now, watch it grow and be amazed at all you accomplish over time.

Happy Journaling! Here is the cover of mine!

Cover of Journal

Just a quick Hello

Just wanted to stop in before my day starts to say hello and wish you all a great day. Whether you are quilting, creating, or working I hope you have a blessed day.  Enjoy the beauty that surrounds you from the fall colors, the colors of nature, and the colors of the fabrics that make up our lives.   May your day be wrapped in warmth and love.

Catch ya later ----
Ms Phyllis

Love of the Red White and Blue

This is the latest finished quilt from Quilter's Pantry. Measuring just shy of 90" x 90" if fits a queen bed or also will fit on top of a king.
It was fun to made. Didn't use any pattern, which tends to be my habit.  I may see a pattern, get an idea, then make changes to it. Or do a lot of designing of my own.
Next quilt is in the longarm and when finished will be posted.