Janet WickellHere's a baby quilt pattern that measures about 38" x 45". Made with 6" square blocks, it's pretty simple to construct. Sashing and cornerstones separate the scrappy blocks, which are sewn in brightly colored, warm patchwork set on a dark brown background. Simply change the color scheme if you'd like to give the quilt a different appearance.
Janet WickellThis quick baby quilt idea is incorporated into my Single Irish Chain (only one of the names for the block) quilt block pattern. Cut alternate squares from novelty fabrics or a pre-printed panel.
Janet WickellBoth of these easy baby quilts are made from simple squares of fabric. They are a good choice for a first quilt, especially if you want to make a baby quilt as a gift but don't necessarily want to invest a bunch of money in the tools required to cut and assemble a myriad of patchwork units. Be sure to look at page 5 of the pattern -- it explains how to
convert the quilts into rag quilts (not necessarily for a baby -- try carrying one in the car for a chilly-day throw).
Janet WickellVintage Orchards is an easy baby quilt pattern that's made with one simple block, but in two color variations. When alternated in the quilt, the blocks join together to create a secondary pattern with a subtle on-point look. You can change the quilt's theme entirely and still get the same overall look by focusing on color value, and not color itself.
Baby Quilt PatternsAre you looking for a super simple baby quilt pattern that doesn't look simple when it's finished? Stars Through the Windows might be the perfect solution. It goes together quickly and easily and can be made to suit any theme by simply changing the fabrics.
Framed Nine Patch Baby/Toddler QuiltThe Framed Nine Patch baby quilt pattern is the first of several new baby quilts that I'll publish during April. At 45-1/2" x 60-1/2" it's larger than normal, and not a small crib quilt, but works well as baby turns into a toddler.
Janet WickellYou'll make the Springtime Baby Quilt from two different traditional quilt blocks, Snowball and another block that's called Double V or Double R. Nancy Cabot and the Kansas City Star were two of its publishers. You can alter the colors in this quilt to suit any decor.
Janet WickellThe Darting Birds baby quilt is made by sewing twelve 6-inch quilt blocks on point and surrounding them with setting squares and triangles. This cute baby quilt finishes at 35" x 43-1/2".
Darting Birds was a Quilting Forum Block Lotto selection in 2008. Be sure to take a look at the color layout used for those blocks -- a blue sky background with black and white birds. The blocks were lovely. Alternate Darting Birds
Janet WickellTraditional Double Star quilt blocks are used for this project (they're also known as Hope of Hartford). Each is made from four identical quarter-square triangle units, one center square and four rectangles. Blocks are straight-sewn and separated by sashing. At 55" x 67", the quilt finishes slightly larger than most baby quilts -- perfect for a little girl or boy to grow into.
Janet WickellDo you recognize this quilt block? It's the same Double V (or R) used in the Springtime Baby Quilt. But this quilt is made from larger 10" square versions of the blocks. The quilt finishes at about 55" x 69".
