Quilting: B's Big Girl Quilt (Twin and Baby Sizes)

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B's Big Girl Quilt (Twin and Baby Sizes) Pattern

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Category:

Quilting

Type:

Other

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

Sew 1/4 seam on sewing machine
Measure and cut fabric per instructions
Pin baste quilt with safety pins

Pattern Description:

When our granddaughter, Belen, transitioned from the nursery to her "big girl" room, I made her this quilt. I used a jelly roll from It's A Hoot by MoMo for Moda, which gave me a great assortment of strips to use. It was such a fun project and Belen loves her quilt!

Since then, I have used this pattern several times to make both twin and baby quilts. I love how you can use the same pattern, but each quilt looks totally different with the varied color and fabric schemes. You can also add an optional applique using a motif from your fabric. The pattern includes instructions for both twin and baby size quilts.

It is a basic pattern that is great for a beginner quilter, although more experienced quilters will also appreciate how quickly this pattern comes together. I include suggestions for quilting and finishing the quilt and hope you will try it out!

(Note: Original design by Simply Sewn at Rick Rack and Polk Dots Designs Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. May not be copied or resold without permission.)

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Twin is approx. 59" x 77"; Baby is 39" x 49"

Materials:

Fabric yardage required varies per size
Body of Quilt - 2 1/2" strips: 32 for twin size; 17 for baby size
Inner Border: 1/2 yard for twin; 1/3 yard for baby
Outside Border: 1 1/4 yard twin; 3/4 yard for baby
Binding: 1/2 yard for twin; 1/4 yard for baby
Backing: 4 1/2 yards for twin; 1 1/2 yards for baby
Batting - Twin or Crib size batting

You Will Also Need:

Sewing machine in good working condition
1/4" presser foot is very helpful
Basic sewing supplies (rotary cutter and mat, scissors, pins, etc.
Small safety pins for pin basting quilt