How to Determine the Quilt Size
1) Begin with Standard Mattress Size (see below)2) Add the Drop (thickness of the mattress)
3) Add the pillow tuck (usually 10" - 12")
4) Allow for shrinkage during quilting (5% - 10%)
Note: A quilt is used with a dust ruffle and is not a bead spread, which hangs to the floor.
Example #1: King Size bed quilt. (in inches)
Width: 78 + 12 (drop) + 12 = 102 + 10 (shrinkage) = 112
Length: 80 + 12 (drop) + 12 (pillow tuck) = 102 + 10 (shrinkage) = 112
The finished quilt needs to be 112" x 112" (with a pillow tuck)
Example #2: Twin quilt. (in inches)
Width: 39 + 10 (drop) + 10 = 59 + 6 (shrinkage) = 65
Length: 75 + 10 (drop) +10 (pillow tuck) = 95 + 10 = 105
The finished quilt needs to be 65" x 105" with a pillow tuck (opt)
Standard Mattress Sizes (in inches):
Crib 26 x 48 or 27 x 52
Twin 39 x 75
Double 54 x 75
Queen 60 x 80
King 78 x 80
