Quilts are a great gift for a new baby, and they can be intricate or simple. When there is not a lot of time to prepare for a shower or new baby visit, but you would like to bring a personalized gift, a quick quilt will fill the bill.
Instructions
Make an Easy Baby Quilt in a Day
1. Select a fabric for the top of the quilt that has some visual interest so the eye won't expect to see fancy quilting. Choose a coordinating or contrasting fabric for the back.
2. Lay the batting down flat on the floor or a protected table. Place the backing fabric, right side up, on top of the batting. Make sure there are no wrinkles. Lay the top fabric down on top with the wrong side up. Use the long pins to pin around the outside, making sure there are no wrinkles. (These layers are now called the quilt sandwich.)
3. Sew around the edge of the quilt sandwich by hand or with a machine, leaving about six inches open for turning the quilt sandwich right side out. Slip-stitch the opening closed after turning.
4. To finish the quilt, stitch through all layers with straight lines in a cross-hatch pattern, follow the outlines of the designs on the fabric, or use meandering freeform designs. Alternatively, take one stitch every few inches in rows with embroidery floss, yarn or narrow ribbon, cut the ends and tie them in square knots or small bows.
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