how wide should a baby quilt be?
#11
When my children were small, they liked small blankies that they could carry around. Sometimes smaller is better, it can be held and loved more. I wouldn't worry too much if yours is smaller than recommended.
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One of my grandsons dragged around a satin pillowcase - all over - until he was about 3. that was about 20 x 32.
I think a "drag-around" quilt could be fairly small. Then when child outgrows it, you have a reason to make another one. :-)
I think I would tie it if I was going to put fleece on the back.
Maybe the only caution would be for everything to be equally washable.
I've used brushed arnel on the back, but that has very little stretch.
I think a "drag-around" quilt could be fairly small. Then when child outgrows it, you have a reason to make another one. :-)
I think I would tie it if I was going to put fleece on the back.
Maybe the only caution would be for everything to be equally washable.
I've used brushed arnel on the back, but that has very little stretch.
#16
Well, I made one for my latest granddaughter, by request. It's about 24" wide x 40 long, to sit on top of the crib covers. I believe it will become a play mat once the crib is outgrown! :lol:
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My 9yr old granddaughter just made her first quilt - a baby quilt and it's 36 x 36 - that's the size our guild makes for the preemie quilts. It was just the right size for her to handle and is the perfect size for the wee baby boy that was just born. She's hoping he'll want to drag this along wherever he goes.
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thankyou all for your advice..it is truly appreciated. I have decided to definitely make it wider and then will have a look to see if it also needs to be longer. Nantucketsue your cot quilt is gorgeous and unusual as i have never before seen an oval quilt...
#19
Originally Posted by saravincent
I make them kinda big so the kids don't outgrow them so quickly. I like 45X60, but that varies with the design. If it's more than 44-45 wide, then you can't use just one piece of fabric, I try to keep it 40-44 wide. But the quilt police are not there - do what looks good!
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