I printed the pattern for Spring Splash. I have 2 baby quilts to make. Thanks for the link.

Here's my take on a good baby quilt for traditionalists. Hearts and bows; works for girls or boys.

Jan in VA

(This quilt is my own design and I have a pattern if you are interested.)

Unless it is a surprised, I would taking her out to look at patterns and fabric.

Thank you, lovely quilt, I, too, down loaded the pattern :)

Just my two cents. I make several dozen Linus quilts each month. For a new baby there are some lovely preprinted panels out there. Use one of them to make a simple quilt by layering one with batting and flannel on the back and either machine quilt it in a simple pattern all over or hand quilt around the designs or figures on the preprinted panel. The idea is for the mother and child to use the quilt. The less fuss involved the more likely that is to happen. The simple quilt holds up to the constant laundering required by a baby's things.

Totally agree!

For the little ones, I love to make an "I Spy" quilt and as they get older they can ID the cat, or dog or fish or whatever, sunshine, snow, etc. I made one for our neighbors who had a little girl - She still uses it and knows it all by heart now.
I make a 12" block with fussy cutting for the centers or wherever there is a square. I have three blocks across, five blocks down - 2" sashing, 4" border and it lays on the floor while baby is napping or on the couch while little child has a tummy ache or on top of a twin size bed. I generally use 4" squares for the backing with some form of I Spy pictures. I just sew them altogether and I have my backing, used up some fabric and had fun making it - joyous time all 'round!

Have fun! Edie

Go to Moda Bake Shop. There are some great baby quilts on that site.

If she is traditional, I would do something in a soft simple pattern perhaps with the baby's name appliqued on it.

Otis, Thank you for the Spring Splash link. I love this wall hanging and would like to make it into a quilt.