Baby Quilt Size
The sizes mentioned for the baby blankets below are applicable for baby quilts as well.
Baby quilt size. Quilt of this size will fit comfortably with the crib mattress a typical measure of a crib mattress is around 28 x 52. Popular quilt sizes baby baby quilts are typically square in shape and range from 36 inches 91cm by 36 inches 91cm up to 52 inches 132cm by 52 inches 132cm. 30 x 30 is a good choice for newborns while 30 x 40 provides some growing space. Quilts bigger than 36 will make beautiful play mats.
Crib mattresses can be 23 x 46 but some mattresses can be 32 x 66. Heres a list of quilt sizes along with a quilt size chart for easy reference. Your baby quilt can be as big or small as you like. For a standard baby quilt a 40 42 inch square is a good measure as you can use a single fabric which is 44 inch wide for the backing.
The standard babycrib quilt size. A big quilt of 45 inch by 60 inch is a good size which will hold for many years even after the baby has grown. The standard crib quit size is 36 x 52 or 30 x 40 for small baby cribs. Just because a crib quilt is usually 36 x 52 does not mean that you have to make all of your baby quilts fit that shape.
36 x 54 is a standard size for a baby quilt. Familiarizing yourself with common measurements is a solid first step for anyone who plans to make quilts. The following quilt sizes are suggested by bcquilters weblog. However if you are trying to cover a mattress that is a certain size the dimensions of your quilt will become less loosey goosey and should remain relatively standard.