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Commemorative Quilts, Mattress Size and Quilt Design Options

If you are a first timer quilt maker, you are about to embark on a project that will consume considerable amounts of time and creative 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 that commemorate special events in loved ones lives, historic moments or memorialize a national event or holiday.

Knowing standard mattress sizes is the first step to beginning to plan your quilt. Below is a list of standard bed mattress measurements:

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" by 84"

Queen sizes mattresses are the most common, so if you're not sure of what size to make, queen is usually a safe bet. Now you need to decide how much of a drop you want on your quilt. That is, how far down should the quilt hang over each side of the bed for the best look? Does the recipient use a dust ruffle on their bed? If so, it may be a good idea to choose a design that stops on the edge of the mattress and has a drop that extends two to three inches over the top edge of the dust ruffle.

Now it is time to choose a pattern. There are dozens of websites that offer free quilt patterns. What are you commemorating? If you have yet to decide what occasion to commemorate, look for famous quilts to get ideas from. Classic designs are the double wedding ring pattern and drunkards path. Special appliqués are also popular and are a great way to commemorate a holiday or birth of a baby.

One of the hottest new quilts on the market today is the Patchwork Heritage quilt. It is made from thirteen different fabrics that represent the thirteen original colonies. The quilt is made by Blanket America and is part of a collection that includes shams and decorative pillows. To see pictures of the quilt, go to <a href="http://www.blanketamerica.com">blankets</a>.

Are you planning on making matching pillow cases or shams? If so, you will need to know what pillow size to use. The best shams reflect the design of the quilt and use accent colors that perfectly offset the colors used in the quilt. Now that you have decided what will work best for you, all you have to do is start!

About the Author

Blanket America is about more than blankets. It is about changing the way charity and business works. For every quilt sold, Blanket America will donate a blanket to an American in need.

miami ink cobra quilts?

I was wondering if anybody knows the company or where i can get a queen size quilt with a cobra on? i saw them listed in e bay but the people selling them are out of australia and i don't want to pay 40.00 shipping on top of they're price.they are black with a king cobra on and they're gorgeous.they are listed as official miami ink king cobra quilts.
i tried the site and they aren't mentioned anywhere.

If they are official did you try the "shop" at the official Miami Ink website? Just a thought, and probably not a bad place to start your hunt. Good Luck!

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