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Free Baby Quilt Pattern - Pretty in Pastels

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Assemble the Pretty in Pastels Baby Quilt
quilt pattern

Sew four quilt blocks together to make a row. Create six rows.

Janet Wickell

Assemble the Pretty in Pastels Baby Quilt

  1. Sew four quilt blocks side-by-side to make a row, arranging blocks so that pink squares are in the upper left and lower right positions.

  2. Make five more identical rows.

  3. Press new seam allowances in adjacent rows (where blocks were joined) in opposite directions. Sew rows together, checking placement to make sure your pink squares are aligned correctly.

  4. Press the quilt top.

  5. Use 3" wide strips of your blue fabric to make borders for the quilt. Beginners - don't be tempted to measure your quilt along its outer edges because it is likely skewed a bit. Borders are an opportunity to square it up before the finishing steps. Border Instructions

  6. Mark the top for quilting if necessary. Sandwich with batting and backing and quilt. Finish by applying the binding.

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