How to Sew a Baby Quilt

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If you're looking to make a special gift, or are awaiting a new arrival soon, this baby quilt is a fantastic project to get you started with quilting!

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Hobbycraft 19S Sewing Machine

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Sew Easy Rotary Cutter 45mm

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Sew Easy Patchwork Quilting Ruler 12 x 6 Inches

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Professional Sewing Kit 167 Pieces

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Self Healing Cutting Mat A2

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Cool Bright Cotton Fat Quarters 5 Pack

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White Poly Cotton Bias Binding 25mm x 2.5m

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How to make

Step 1

Lay out the charm pack squares to make a design and size you like.

Step 2

Cut out a shape from some spare squares or backing fabric to applique on the design.

Step 3

Sew the shapes onto their squares.

Step 4

Sew the squares right sides together by row, using a ¼ inch seam allowance.

Step 5

Press the seams open.

Step 6

Sew the rows with right sides together using a ¼ inch seam allowance.

Step 7

When the quilt top has been assembled, press all seams.

Step 8

Lay out the backing fabric and wadding on a flat surface.

Step 9

Place the quilt top, right side up and pin through all 3 layers.

Step 10

Make sure the quilt sandwich is secure and cut to the size of the quilt top.

Step 11

Sew the layers together, stitching in the seams where the squares are joined.

Step 12

Cut enough binding to reach around all 4 quilt sides

Step 13

Unfold the bias binding and pin to the reverse side of the quilt, matching the edges.

Step 14

Sew the binding to the quilt, stitching as close to the edge as possible.

Step 15

Fold the bias binding over the quilt edge to the front side.

Step 16

Sew to the front, stitching close to the inside edge of the binding. Make sure to catch the binding on the reverse side in the stitching.

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Rated 2 out of 5 by Chora from More information please Please can you tell me what weight of wadding to use for this baby quilt, and also the finished dimensions. I would like to be able to start this project but there doesn't seem to be enough instructions for a beginner.

Date published: 2023-05-25