Looking For A Pattern
 

I'm going to be an Auntie again in less than two months! Yikes! So, as always when it comes to my nieces and nephews, I went overboard. I made Boppy pillow covers, appliqued onesies, receiving blankets, cuddly critter blankets and more. I also bought the stuff to make waterproof bibs, stuffed animals, rice bags and so much more.

But, I haven't started a quilt yet, lol. I'm going to be doing the Super Nine Patch quilts with some owl fabric, but they've also requested a pink ribbon themed quilt. My SIL's mother is a survivor and has been battling breast cancer, on and off again, for about ten years. She was also just diagnosed with lung and bladder cancer. She's still fighting though and a true inspiration. I found some gorgeous pink ribbon fabric at Joann's and some black to go with it. It's very "busy" fabric, though, so I don't want to add a lot of other fabrics with it.

So, my question is, what are some great patterns for baby blankets that require only two fabrics? I might be able to use a tone on tone pink to go with it, but not sure yet, so some three fabric patterns wouldn't hurt, either. For some reason, I've been drawing a blank for a week now, but I've got to get moving.

Hi so sorry about your relative . For a pattern google cancer quilt patterns and look at images and find one you like. Some just have the ribbon design on white other use the fabric. God bless you all.

I'm a bit confused - is the cancer quilt for the baby or for your SIL's mom? Fons and Porter just sent a newsletter that included a link for a download for 2 color quilts - I think it said there were 4 in there. Now is it two quilts you are making or just one....

The quilt is for the baby, using pink ribbon fabric. So, the quilt doesn't necessarily need to be a pink ribbon pattern, just a pattern that uses these two fabrics.

I just made this one - 3 fabrics. Free tutorial at http://ricochetandaway.blogspot.com/2012/09/hst-baby-quilt-tutorial.html?m=1

maminstl, thanks for sharing the link! Love that pattern!

that is really an impressive quilt using just HSTs! thanks for the link

The simplest 2-fabric quilts I know are 4-patch, 9-patch, and snowball blocks. Sash each block with the darker fabric, or just leave the sashing out and have a great big checkerboard. You can alternate the 9-patch and snowball blocks or alternate solid squares with the snowball blocks.

to maminstl: your hst baby quilt is beautiful! I really like the off center treatment of the design.

This isn't a baby quilt, but it could be made smaller and might work for you. It is two blocks, a rail fence and a 9 patch set on point. Just food for thought, in case it might work for you.

Dina

Wow, that is just lovely, Dina!

Thanks!! I almost forgot I had made that quilt. May have to make another. :)

Dina

Dina. Love this quilt. I also need to make for a baby girl. This will look great in pink. Thanks for sharing. Was this 2 or 2.5 inchs? BrendaK

Love it. Not my usual style but this one I love. Thanks for sharing.

It was 2.5 inches. I think this would look great in pink!

Dina

Search crib quilts on the web. There are a lot of free crib quilt patterns available.

Yes, each year my brother and sister-in-law do a walk for cancer and a fundraiser and my SIL asked me to make a quilt that she could use at these events. Everyone wears pink, even DB, and they all come out in full pink force to raise money. I'm looking for a pattern, though, that would really showcase the pink ribbon fabric. I don't think strips or squares would really do that, though. I think it's too large of a print. :(

Thank you so much for the link. That is one of the most adorable baby quilts I've ever seen. What a talent that lady is and sharing her work with us, I stand by the belief that quilters are some of the most generous people on the planet.

I just finished a baby quilt and I used a cheater panel. But to make it super special I FMQ around each little detail of the bears, bunnies and ducks. It turned out very nice and I'm sure the little guy will like it. Just a suggestion. May God wrap His arms around your family as you go through these rough times.

This is an easy quilt using three fabrics. Go to the next page to see all the different ways it can be put together.
http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...ick-quilt.html

What about a sashed disappearing 9-patch? Each square is cut at 11.5" and the sashing is 2". One large block makes a really cute 36" quilt for a new baby.
Sash the blocks before you cut and resew them. You could bind it with the same sash fabric

This is awesome Dina! :thumbup: I hadn't seen this layout before. [or if I had, it got lost somewhere in the recess of my brain] I just might have to steal your idea. This would be a nobrainer for camp/retreat. What were your finished block sizes?

I have a friend who is dealing with breast cancer and the many painful repercussions of reconstruction surgery. She has said that while she appreciates the effort to raise awareness and to raise money to fight cancer, the last thing she wants is to be constantly reminded of her cancer by being surrounded by lovely pink ribbons everywhere. This is just one individual, and your SIL's mom may have an entirely different response, but you didn't say exactly that it's the cancer victim who is requesting this quilt. Maybe it's meant as a surprise for her. There's no way I would make that quilt for her without knowing how she feels about the theme. It could be donated for a raffle if she doesn't want it, but just in case there's any chance she might feel as my friend does, I thought I'd put in my 2 bits on the subject. I'm sure that whatever you decide to do, the thought will be appreciated.

Perhaps other cancer survivors would like to weigh in on this topic and we could get a more balanced view than just my one friend's side of it.

I made- baby quilt recently that could easily be done with just 2 colors. It was a tumbler quilt. I cut 5" strips of fabric and used a template to cut tumblers. I alternated colors across the row and pressed seams in one direction. Repeat for alternate row, pressing in alternate direction so seams nest. It was more modern looking than the more traditional baby quilt. This was quick, easy and would work well with almost any fabric.good luck!

Your story is heartwarming. A D9P is good and can work with 2 fabrics. Try searching online for two color quilts

Thanks for thinking of that. I know that it can be a touchy thing sometimes. My SIL's mother knows all about the quilt and loves the idea. She has no problem with the pink ribbon. The quilt is for her granddaughter, my niece, and she's already started buying pink ribbon themed things. I've even made a pink ribbon boppy cover for her already.