Bed-Size Quilts
Measure the Bed
Mattress heights vary greatly, you may wish to measure the bed you have in mind for the quilt. Consider whether you want the quilt to fold under, then over the bed pillows or not and how far down the bed you want it to hang. When measuring, have the blankets, sheets, and pillows on the bed that will be used with the quilt.
Determine the Drop
The “drop” is the part of the quilt that extends over the edge of the mattress.
Measure the mattress width and add twice the drop length. For a comforter-size finished project, measure from the top of the mattress to slightly past its lower edge to figure the drop length. For a coverlet, measure from the top of the mattress to slightly past the bottom of the bed rail. For a bedspread, measure from the top of the mattress to just above the floor.
How Much Tuck?
The “tuck” is the part of the quilt that folds under the pillows should you want your quilt to cover them. It can be shallow or deep.
If you want the quilt to cover your pillows, measure the mattress length, then add one drop length plus 10" to 20" for the pillow tuck. The exact amount to add will depend on the size and fullness of your pillows and the depth of your tuck. If you do not want your quilt to go over your pillows, measure the mattress length and add one drop length.
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