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Baby Quilts
Hi all, I'm a veteran lurker and know I can always get the best advice
here. I am planning a baby quilt, and wonder if there are any rules about size. The instructions I am using are for a 38 X 48 size, seems a little small to me. I think I should add a row of blocks, end up with 48 X 48. The smaller one is practical for backing fabric, but I don't want that to be the only consideration. Any thoughts? Thank you! felwyn |
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I'd go with the bigger size too. Some of the baby quilt patterns are too
small imo. They are outgrown too quickly. Oh and - we want to see it when you are finished! Karen, Queen of Squishies -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Outside, every day, no matter what. |
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I will go with the extra row, thanks for the advice. I don't want it too
big for use in a crib, and would hope it will become a treasured toddler's 'blankie', so size is important! felwyn "felwyn" wrote in message m... Hi all, I'm a veteran lurker and know I can always get the best advice here. I am planning a baby quilt, and wonder if there are any rules about size. The instructions I am using are for a 38 X 48 size, seems a little small to me. I think I should add a row of blocks, end up with 48 X 48. The smaller one is practical for backing fabric, but I don't want that to be the only consideration. Any thoughts? Thank you! felwyn |
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Good luck with the
"blankie"!!!! Nana .....................Here's some of mine http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn303/NanaWIlson5/ "felwyn" wrote in message m... Hi all, I'm a veteran lurker and know I can always get the best advice here. I am planning a baby quilt, and wonder if there are any rules about size. The instructions I am using are for a 38 X 48 size, seems a little small to me. I think I should add a row of blocks, end up with 48 X 48. The smaller one is practical for backing fabric, but I don't want that to be the only consideration. Any thoughts? Thank you! felwyn |
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Your quilts are lovely! Thanks for sharing.
felwyn "nana wilson" wrote in message . .. Good luck with the "blankie"!!!! Nana .....................Here's some of mine http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn303/NanaWIlson5/ "felwyn" wrote in message m... Hi all, I'm a veteran lurker and know I can always get the best advice here. I am planning a baby quilt, and wonder if there are any rules about size. The instructions I am using are for a 38 X 48 size, seems a little small to me. I think I should add a row of blocks, end up with 48 X 48. The smaller one is practical for backing fabric, but I don't want that to be the only consideration. Any thoughts? Thank you! felwyn |
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The smaller size is OK, but IMO you would do well to add another row
especially if you think it looks better balanced. Lots of people like to use them as playpen quilts, and the square size is good. Or to put the baby on the floor. And you can always find wider fabric for backing :-) Roberta in D On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:50:58 -0400, "felwyn" wrote: Hi all, I'm a veteran lurker and know I can always get the best advice here. I am planning a baby quilt, and wonder if there are any rules about size. The instructions I am using are for a 38 X 48 size, seems a little small to me. I think I should add a row of blocks, end up with 48 X 48. The smaller one is practical for backing fabric, but I don't want that to be the only consideration. Any thoughts? Thank you! felwyn |
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I like to make baby quilts about 48" x 60" and I've had great feedback
from the recipients. At a baby shower, most quilts are tiny, for a bassinet or crib, and are quickly outgrown. My larger quilts seem to be the ones that the moms tell me the kids like to cuddle up with and drag around when they start walking. Denise |
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I've just put a co-ordinating block/panel on the back of the quilt I'm
just quilting to 'stretch' the backing. Works well and makes the back interesting. Sally at the Seaside~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk http://community.webshots.com/user/sallyswin Roberta wrote: The smaller size is OK, but IMO you would do well to add another row especially if you think it looks better balanced. Lots of people like to use them as playpen quilts, and the square size is good. Or to put the baby on the floor. And you can always find wider fabric for backing :-) Roberta in D On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:50:58 -0400, "felwyn" wrote: Hi all, I'm a veteran lurker and know I can always get the best advice here. I am planning a baby quilt, and wonder if there are any rules about size. The instructions I am using are for a 38 X 48 size, seems a little small to me. I think I should add a row of blocks, end up with 48 X 48. The smaller one is practical for backing fabric, but I don't want that to be the only consideration. Any thoughts? Thank you! felwyn |
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48 X 60 is a size I like, but I think this quilt would look best square,
so I'll go with 48 X 48. Thanks for all your suggestions and comments. I have another question, think I'll start a new topic. felwyn "Denise in NH" wrote in message ... I like to make baby quilts about 48" x 60" and I've had great feedback from the recipients. At a baby shower, most quilts are tiny, for a bassinet or crib, and are quickly outgrown. My larger quilts seem to be the ones that the moms tell me the kids like to cuddle up with and drag around when they start walking. Denise |
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Thanks! Yours will be just as purddy!! Pics please, when it is done:-)
Nana "felwyn" wrote in message m... Your quilts are lovely! Thanks for sharing. felwyn "nana wilson" wrote in message . .. Good luck with the "blankie"!!!! Nana .....................Here's some of mine http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn303/NanaWIlson5/ "felwyn" wrote in message m... Hi all, I'm a veteran lurker and know I can always get the best advice here. I am planning a baby quilt, and wonder if there are any rules about size. The instructions I am using are for a 38 X 48 size, seems a little small to me. I think I should add a row of blocks, end up with 48 X 48. The smaller one is practical for backing fabric, but I don't want that to be the only consideration. Any thoughts? Thank you! felwyn |
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