Patchwork Quilt for Baby

sazza · Jun 14th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Hi everyone!

I am thinking about making a patchwork quilt for baby. I am talking about something very simple here, as I have not used a sewing machine since I was in Home Economics when I was 13!

I have found some excellent links online with good step-by-step instructions.

Can anyone recommend any good places to pick up some nice patterned fabric? Also, if anyone has made a quilt, could you please post a pic?

Thanks x x

moomoo · Jun 14th, 2009, 12:20 PM

You can buy batches of fabrics on ebay..if not id go to fabric store and check out remenants

xx

sazza · Jun 14th, 2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by moomoo

You can buy batches of fabrics on ebay..if not id go to fabric store and check out remenants

xx

Thanks! x x

Seraphim · Jun 14th, 2009, 13:01 PM

I had similar thoughts! ;D

I'd *like* it if all the women in both sides of the family can do a bit - but I want them to do it like I want them to do it - so this idea could fail miserably

But yes, I was going to say ebay - you get quilt squares precut in a bunch of matching fabrics which means you know it will be pretty ;D

sazza · Jun 14th, 2009, 13:06 PM

Wow, ebay is amazing! I've spent ages trawling through the different fabrics! They have carebears! lol

moomoo · Jun 14th, 2009, 13:47 PM

I might have a go myself at doing this, i saw a thing on Kirsty's homemade home where she made one it was fab

Where did you get the instructions from?

xx

sazza · Jun 14th, 2009, 14:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moomoo

I might have a go myself at doing this, i saw a thing on Kirsty's homemade home where she made one it was fab

Where did you get the instructions from?

xx

http://www.make-your-own-baby-stuff.com/baby-quilt.html

This website looks pretty good. There are others on google too.

x x

letia659 · Jun 14th, 2009, 16:06 PM

I am making one for my baby and I got the squares off of ebay Im going with Winnie the Pooh because that is what the nursery is decorated in! my grandmother made quilts before she died she was teaching me to make one but we never got to finish it so Im just going by what I saw her do! but I am making it the old fashioned way without the sewing machine.

sazza · Jun 15th, 2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by letia659

I am making one for my baby and I got the squares off of ebay Im going with Winnie the Pooh because that is what the nursery is decorated in! my grandmother made quilts before she died she was teaching me to make one but we never got to finish it so Im just going by what I saw her do! but I am making it the old fashioned way without the sewing machine.

Aww, how lovely! Please post pics on your progress with it. x x

letia659 · Jun 16th, 2009, 20:39 PM

I havent got much done with it but here is a pic of what is started.
the start of my quilt!

the color is better in this one it is on top of a quilt that was made for my oldest son by a family member!

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sazza Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scotland :) Posts: 4,004	Patchwork Quilt for Baby Hi everyone! I am thinking about making a patchwork quilt for baby. I am talking about something very simple here, as I have not used a sewing machine since I was in Home Economics when I was 13! I have found some excellent links online with good step-by-step instructions. Can anyone recommend any good places to pick up some nice patterned fabric? Also, if anyone has made a quilt, could you please post a pic? Thanks x x

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Seraphim Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dartmoor, Devon Posts: 7,708	I had similar thoughts! ;D I'd like it if all the women in both sides of the family can do a bit - but I want them to do it like I want them to do it - so this idea could fail miserably But yes, I was going to say ebay - you get quilt squares precut in a bunch of matching fabrics which means you know it will be pretty ;D

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sazza Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scotland :) Posts: 4,004	Wow, ebay is amazing! I've spent ages trawling through the different fabrics! They have carebears! lol

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moomoo Other BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Somerset - Oooh arrrr! Posts: 6,888	I might have a go myself at doing this, i saw a thing on Kirsty's homemade home where she made one it was fab Where did you get the instructions from? xx

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letia659 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,988	I am making one for my baby and I got the squares off of ebay Im going with Winnie the Pooh because that is what the nursery is decorated in! my grandmother made quilts before she died she was teaching me to make one but we never got to finish it so Im just going by what I saw her do! but I am making it the old fashioned way without the sewing machine.

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Jun 16th, 2009, 20:39 PM	#10
letia659 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,988	I havent got much done with it but here is a pic of what is started. the start of my quilt! the color is better in this one it is on top of a quilt that was made for my oldest son by a family member!

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