Quilt for a 4 yr. old...--need suggestions...
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I like to make D9P with I Spy child-fabric squares on the four outer corners. It makes an interesting quilt that most children would enjoy for many years.
My great-grandmother made a simple 9 patch quilt for me using the fabrics scraps my mother sent her after sewing the family's clothing. I have it still and fondly remember her and the clothes us kids wore. My mother told me after my great-grandmother died that she hated that quilt and was glad to give it to me. I guess I was lucky that she hadn't given it to the dogs for their bedding!
My great-grandmother made a simple 9 patch quilt for me using the fabrics scraps my mother sent her after sewing the family's clothing. I have it still and fondly remember her and the clothes us kids wore. My mother told me after my great-grandmother died that she hated that quilt and was glad to give it to me. I guess I was lucky that she hadn't given it to the dogs for their bedding!
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http://www.quiltsforkids.org/patterns/
Any of these are fast and cute with the right fabrics. I make the 9 patch over and over for charity quilts.
Any of these are fast and cute with the right fabrics. I make the 9 patch over and over for charity quilts.
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I like the Mahjongg pattern by Anne Wiens. It is my favorite "Quick" pattern for quilts for all ages. It has a large block that you can use a large focus print for, so it is good for kids. I just made myself one last week at a retreat--which has a larger brown with red flowers focus fabric for the large blocks. So it really is a versitale pattern that can be made for all age groups. It is a very quick quilt to sew together.
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If you have an embroidery machine there are cute red work designs for kids. I just made a simple 4 patch with red work teddy bears in the opposite blocks. It is adorable. My camera refuses to download to my computer or I would post a picture.
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[QUOTE=MaryMo;6632227]I like to make D9P with I Spy child-fabric squares on the four outer corners. It makes an interesting quilt that most children would enjoy for many years.
I may do this with my leftover I Spy charms. Would make quick charity quilts for my quilt guild.
I may do this with my leftover I Spy charms. Would make quick charity quilts for my quilt guild.
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I recently made a rail fence quilt using princess type fabrics I got on Fabric.com. There was plenty of pink and purple. Then found a Disney Princess flannel for the back. The flannel I got at Walmart - they had it on clearance.
Fabric.com had this purple fabric with pink dots which would also have made really cute pinwheels too.
Have fun in whatever you decide - I love making children's quilts.
Fabric.com had this purple fabric with pink dots which would also have made really cute pinwheels too.
Have fun in whatever you decide - I love making children's quilts.
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Do you want a quilt for right now while she's young or do you want to make one she'll grow into? 4 and 9 patch designs go together quick and are appropriate for all ages if you pick fabrics that aren't too kiddy.
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