This is exactly what I would suggest as well. if you don't have yardage to use you can make it scrappy as well, like I did.Originally Posted by DonnaC
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This is exactly what I would suggest as well. if you don't have yardage to use you can make it scrappy as well, like I did.
And by the way I made this one super fast because I wanted to try out a fleece throw as a backing that I bought on sale for $2.49! I didn't use batting and it turned out better than I thought.This is exactly what I would suggest as well. if you don't have yardage to use you can make it scrappy as well, like I did.
I have discovered fleece as a backing/batting -- makes the middle process of quilt making go faster and so soft and cozy
diane
Love the nine patch/snowball. It is always my go to. Very easy! Fast?? But worth it.
Better to do something imperfectly, than nothing perfectly.
Done is better than perfect.
Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions. I spent a good hour looking around and decided to go with a pin wheel pattern. Since I am using fabric I have, they won't be soft colors, but bright and cheery. There are two girls and one boy expected. Thank you all.
That is a Nice Pattern, I was going to Suggest just lengthwise or Cross wise Stripes of Cloth (bright would be great) and the quilting could be just circles, squares or even if you are adventurous the Alphabet or simple outlines of Animals, Trucks ,Fish, Birds, Toys etc... (using pictures from kids coloring books as your Quilting stitches design to follow)
Friend who can share your laughter and tears are the only ones you need.
There is a book on Amazon and Target called Modern Baby (which I can't seem to link to on my mobile). The cover quilt with the fish may be even faster than pinwheels and is seriously cute. I bought this one, and I can say that there are many other possibilities inside.
hugs,
Charlotte
I see you have decided on pinwheels. If you can find or have a center that would work, surround with pinwheels, border and you are good to go. Using pastels would make it more babyish. Good luck. Sounds like you are one busy woman with lots and lots on her plate. Congrats on finishing school. Not easy with full-time job, kids, and the other things of life.
Disappearing nine-patch
If you want super-quick, choose a cute fabric (perhaps a remnant in your stash), border it multiple times with coordinating fabric. Can stitch in the ditch quilt it or simply machine stitch either cross-hatch or make squares. Unless the recipient is a quilter, the "cuteness" of the quilt makes the big impression and the quality or extent of work is not appreciated.
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