How Do You Make A Patchwork Quilt For A Baby?
One of the most basic quilting patterns, a patchwork quilt is a creative way to use fabric remnants as well as re-purpose old clothing. A baby patchwork quilt is the perfect project for a first-time quilter. The size is less intimidating than a larger quilt and there are hundreds of fabrics from which to choose. This patchwork baby quilt, when finished, will be approximately 45 by 60 inches. It will contain 24 blocks–four blocks across and six blocks down plus an 8-inch border. Although this particular patchwork baby quilt calls for four different coordinating fabrics, you can use any number of fabrics. Choose fabric for quilt. Wash fabric before marking and cutting squares. This will ensure that the fabric is color-fast and prevent shrinkage after the quilt is finished. Iron the fabric. Create a template for the quilt squares. Measure a 6 1/2 inch square with a ruler on a stiff piece of cardboard. Cut out template. A 6 1/2 inch square will make a 6 inch quilt square plus a seam allow
