Mary Kay, this may not be conventional for sizing for a lap quilt but understanding what you are trying to do, I would recommend that the quilt be almost twin size or at least a large crib size. Most of the time the chemo patients are sitting in leg lounger type chairs (recliners) with their feet up and have IV hookups in their arm or in a chemo port in their upper chest. (At least that is what I have seen in the places where I have had my iron infusions which are usually the same rooms with the chemo pts.) The rooms are cold so what I take with me is a quilt that is long enough to cover from my shoulders to my feet and cover my feet. It needs to be wide enough to tuck in around yourself. I wouldn't make it heavy but you want it to be warm. It is easier to stay cool in those rooms than it is to stay warm and I have NEVER been too warm. Sometimes the center will have warm flannel blankets available and I have seen many a patient use two or three and a quilt besides. I get cold and I am not really sick so I can imagine how cold the chemo patients get. Good luck with your quilt and your uncle is in my prayers. Ann

Mary Kay,

What you have is certainly large enough for a lap quilt. Finish it up however u like and call it good!

Carla

: I am making a lap quilt and am not sure of the final size that I should aim for. My goal is to make a quilt for my uncle that is small enough that it is easy to transport for chemo treatments at the hospital, and also large enough the it provide some warmth and comfort. The top I am working on is currently 54" by 42" (without a border).

I normally look in my basic quilt books for the recommended size, but I have loaned them out to a new quilter and thought I would reach out and ask for your thoughts on the right size for this quilt.

Thanks so much for your help!

Mary Kay