Back pain is the absolute worst. However, it is really comforting that there are so many different ways out there to help you get rid of it. My advice would be to seek professional help as soon as possible. It is a good idea to seek professional help instead of trying to fix things yourself.
Thus, it is bigger in size than a coverlet. Quilt. A quilt is a piece of cloth that is intended to provide warmth to the sleeping person. It is not to be slept over like a bed sheet. However, it remains a bed covering during day time and hence the confusion with a bedspread.
1. Your quilt back should be a MINIMUM of 3-4 bigger than your quilt top on each side. That means a total of 6-8 longer and 6-8 wider. Ask your quilter -- she might want more. That is because your quilter will use that fabric to attach the quilt to the bars and side clamps of their frame.