Nanny's dollface

I finished my first rag quilt for my 3 year old nephew. For some odd reason, I found it very frustrating - but on the positive side i learned how to use the seam ripper! LOL
Now my 4 year old Niece wants a quilt..don't know if I should make a rag quilt or a simple square in a square block quilt. Size would be a small lap quilt or something in the 45x60 range.
Attached are pics of the finished rag quilt that I made, 2 designs, and the fabric I will be using for my niece's quilt.
What do you recommend? All suggestions appreciated! Thank-you

adamae

Love, love, love the colors. Maybe, some chenille by the yard, not handmade) as alternate blocks for texture. Think of incorporating her name and handprints with the date in it and she will appreciate it as she grows., even her height and weight can be added. I made a panel print for a great nephew and his mother says he still has it at 14 ys old. My DD had a security blanket for years also. It finally became a small portion, but it was still her security. Again, love the colors. Keepop it simple.

erstan947

Anything you do with this fabrics will be great! I love the rag quilt setting. Very nice. Bottom line what do you want to do. You might try a different pattern. I personally don't like to do the same pattern more than once or twice. Keep us posted on what you choose

Nanny's dollface

Thanks, the square in the square block example would be a regular quilt (non rag) whereas the larger block quilt would be the rag. I do want to keep this quilt simple.

QuiltnNan

nicely done.

PaperPrincess

I really like the simplicity of the boxed squares, here's a recent post with some piecing suggestions:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t213593.html

quiltstringz

Either would be lovely - the fabric is great. One thing to remember with a rag quilt is when it's done it's DONE. But you could always do stitch in the ditch in the easy enough.

Pollytink

I LOVE the little rag quilt! It looks so cute and cuddly! And I like adamae's sugg of the chenille....those fabrics will make such a sweet, girly quilt! Be sure to show us what you decide!

ragamuffin

You could do strips as quilt-as-you-go, cut them into blocks such as rail fence and then when it is done, you do not have to
quilt it. I think the colors are great for a little girl.

ube quilting

I like the big blocks, no ragging for these cool fabrics! Love them.
peace