Commemorative Quilts, Mattress Size and Quilt Design Options

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} If you are a first timer quilt maker, you areabout to embark on a project that will consume considerable amounts of time andcreative resources. Before you begin, check out your options for quit design.Is this quilt going to be a gift? The most valued gifts are those thatcommemorate special events in loved ones lives, historic moments or memorializea national event or holiday.   Knowing standard mattress sizes is the firststep to beginning to plan your quilt. Below is a list of standard bed mattressmeasurements:   1)       Crib Mattress Size: 28" by 52" 2)       Twin Mattress Size: 39" by 75" 3)       Long Twin Mattress Size: 36" by 80" 4)       Full Mattress Size: 54" by 75" 5)       Queen Mattress Size: 60" by 80" 6)       King Mattress: 76" by 80" 7)       California King Mattress Size: 72" by84"   Queen sizes mattresses are the most common, soif you're not sure of what size to make, queen is usually a safe bet. Now youneed to decide how much of a drop you want on your quilt. That is, how far downshould the quilt hang over each side of the bed for the best look? Does the recipientuse a dust ruffle on their bed? If so, it may be a good idea to choose a designthat stops on the edge of the mattress and has a drop that extends two to threeinches over the top edge of the dust ruffle.   Now it is time to choose a pattern. There aredozens of websites that offer free quilt patterns. What are you commemorating?If you have yet to decide what occasion to commemorate, look for famous quiltsto get ideas from. Classic designs are the double wedding ring pattern and drunkardspath. Special appliqués are also popular and are a great way to commemorate aholiday or birth of a baby.   One of the hottest new quilts on the markettoday is the Patchwork Heritage quilt. It is made from thirteen differentfabrics that represent the thirteen original colonies. The quilt is made byBlanket America and is part of a collection that includes shams and decorativepillows. To see pictures of the quilt, go to blankets .   Are you planning on making matching pillowcases or shams? If so, you will need to know what pillow size to use. The bestshams reflect the design of the quilt and use accent colors that perfectlyoffset the colors used in the quilt. Now that you have decided what will workbest for you, all you have to do is start!  

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