How big do you make your baby quilts?
03-22-2014, 05:11 AM
#41
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crib quilt size
"Baby quilts" are too quickly outgrown. I make a napping quilt, about 50x60 that can be used as the child grows, and even go on to college. I also make quilts for our NICU. They prefer 36" square. Some NICU's prefer 36"x42". My NICU quilts are double pieces of flannel with no batting.
I am working on two baby quilts for some ladies who are having boys this summer. I was wondering what size do you all usually make your baby quilts? I was reading in one of my quilt books 23"x46" but now I am thinking that might just be the size of the crib mattress. Ill have to go back and read it again. It doesnt look the right size to me. I just finished my quilt top but I think I am going to need to add some more blocks *sigh*
this is a pic of it before I sewed it together
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this is a pic of it before I sewed it together
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03-22-2014, 06:43 AM
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since they no longer recommend having quilts or anything else in the crib, I make mine at least 54 square so mom and baby can lie on the sofa or sit in a chair together and share the warmth.
03-22-2014, 03:22 PM
#46
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It really depends - if I am using a panel then it is usual 38inches by 44 inches. If I am making an "I Spy" quilt it is usually 50 inches by 60-70 inches or larger. That is more because I love the Kid fabrics and just keep going.
03-23-2014, 06:04 AM
#47
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Unless I'm out of fabric, or in one heck of a hurry, I make mine lap-quilt sized - 45x60. Two reasons - one, it covers the crib mattress completely, much like a bedspread on our larger beds, and two, it's plenty big enough for the baby to continue to use as they get older. A lap quilt is big enough to cover even an adult's lap (hence the name), so for a child, it's a very good cuddle size, even up until they're 9-10 years old.
03-23-2014, 01:50 PM
#48
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I asked this same question about 2 weeks ago and got many answers just like you are. I settled on 36 x 48 (including borders) and liked that size. Any bigger and it would have been too hard for me to quilt myself on a regular machine. My baby quilt is my avatar.
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