I have a 12 inch queen size pillow mattress bed, and ordered a king which hangs just to the floor on each side. I don't like bed skirts, so this works.  I love the bedspread but I knew the cons would be the lint.  I would suggest that you wash it first on gentle, and medium heat to dry in the dryer.  I cleaned my lint dryer out 4 times, which the birds will love  for their nest. Still sheds a bit, so back in the dryer on air heat to get rid of more lint. Getting better now. I still love it, as my grandmother had one.  Guess it depends on how much you want a pile bedspread.