PROJECTS WITH PATTERNS
Baby quilt
The project, its pattern and the fabrics to make it.
Four-color patchwork baby quilt
A 6-by-8 grid of 5 in squares in four coordinating cottons, thin batting, straight-line quilting on the seams and a machine-finished binding. About 30 x 40 in, for supervised play and tummy time.
- Skill
- Confident beginner
- Estimated time
- 4-5 hours over two sessions
- Pattern
- 8 printable pages
Choose your finished size
About 30 x 40 in (76 x 101.5 cm): 48 squares, 5 in finished, 6 across and 8 down; the top measures 30 1/2 x 40 1/2 in raw and the binding takes the last 1/4 in
What you’ll learn
- an accurate 1/4 in patchwork seam and chain piecing
- nesting seams so the corners meet
- basting and walking-foot quilting
- double-fold binding with mitered corners, finished by machine
Fabrics for this project
Flannel
Double Gauze
The pattern explains how each fabric is used. Check the actual cloth before cutting.
Materials for the project
These quantities are for the pattern’s example size. Follow its calculations for a different size.
| Material | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | 0.5 yd | 42 in |
| Color B | 0.5 yd | 42 in |
| Color C | 0.5 yd | 42 in |
| Color D | 0.5 yd | 42 in |
| Backing | 1.375 yd | 44 in |
| Batting | 1.375 yd | 45 in |
| Binding | 0.375 yd | 42 in |
Supplies
- cotton or polyester thread, no monofilament (a neutral for piecing, a matching or contrasting color for quilting)
- 80/12 universal needle for piecing, 90/14 quilting needle for quilting
- 1/4 in patchwork foot and a walking foot
- rotary cutter, mat and a 6 1/2 in square or 6 x 24 in ruler
- curved safety pins (about 100) or basting spray
- hera marker or painter's tape for quilting lines
- clips
- iron
Before you start
- A quilt for supervised, awake time (tummy time, play, the stroller) or for display. Quilts and loose bedding do not belong in an infant sleep space (AAP safe-sleep guidance).
- No buttons, beads, ribbons, ties or embellishments; sew with cotton or polyester thread, never monofilament, and secure every thread end. Keep pins, small scraps and loose threads away from the baby while you work.
- Use only batting labeled washable and low-loft; no weighting.
Calculate batting, backing and binding →
Preview the pattern
The complete 8-page pattern is included with Sew Certain Pro.