what size do you use for a baby bed quilt?
01-22-2014, 05:03 AM
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I make my baby blankets about 40 inches square. I tell the new parents they are good floor cloths when baby wants tummy time. I'm don't try to make it the correct baby mattress size because of recomendations not to put blankets in with the babies.
01-22-2014, 05:16 AM
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for little babies I size something that will drape over the car carrier or over anyone's lap who wants to hold the baby, or make a place for the baby to lie on the carpet. I wait until they are toddlers to do the bigger quilts.
01-22-2014, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Dark ages??? Hey! That's what I called them!
Of course these days they tell new mothers not to put any blankets in the bed with the baby anyway, so I suspect the baby quilts are mostly used in strollers or on the floor, and that's fine too.
And back in the dark ages, I preferred larger receiving blankets, about 45 inches square.
Of course these days they tell new mothers not to put any blankets in the bed with the baby anyway, so I suspect the baby quilts are mostly used in strollers or on the floor, and that's fine too.
And back in the dark ages, I preferred larger receiving blankets, about 45 inches square.
Yes, I noticed the commercials on TV stating NOT to have anything in the crib. No bumpers, no blanket, absolutely nothing!! Preprinted baby panels are 36" x 44" but the size of ANY quilt depends on the size of the block you use.
01-22-2014, 07:53 AM
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For the receiving blankets (still the correct term, by the way 
), I say the bigger the better! Last year when my baby was born I was disappointed to find that the store-bought blankets are much too small for swaddling a growing baby. 30x30 or smaller are great for other things (burp cloth, toss over car seat, etc.), but WOF or larger is much better if you want to actually wrap the baby up!
As others have mentioned, most quilts won't be going in the crib anyway, so go with any of the above-mentioned sizes that suit you. If anyone wants alternative ideas for a handmade baby gift, I suggest sleep sacks! The nice ones are expensive so I "upcycled" an old fleece jacket to make one, and even though it works great, it looks really frumpy. I would have been thrilled if someone with more sewing know-how made a pretty one for my baby!
), I say the bigger the better! Last year when my baby was born I was disappointed to find that the store-bought blankets are much too small for swaddling a growing baby. 30x30 or smaller are great for other things (burp cloth, toss over car seat, etc.), but WOF or larger is much better if you want to actually wrap the baby up!As others have mentioned, most quilts won't be going in the crib anyway, so go with any of the above-mentioned sizes that suit you.
If anyone wants alternative ideas for a handmade baby gift, I suggest sleep sacks! The nice ones are expensive so I "upcycled" an old fleece jacket to make one, and even though it works great, it looks really frumpy. I would have been thrilled if someone with more sewing know-how made a pretty one for my baby!
01-22-2014, 09:34 AM
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I have done quilts anywhere from 35" to as long as 55" depending on the pattern or what size borders I add!! Sometimes I add a larger border for a quilting design to fit!!! I just make sure it is smaller than a crib size batting!!!
Originally Posted by misoop
I have two baby bed quilts to make. What dimensions do you usually use? Also, what dimensions do you make your little flannel blankets....the ones that we used to call (in the dark ages) 'receiving blankets.' Thanks.
01-22-2014, 10:45 AM
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I make a lot of baby quilts and usually make them about 42 or 43 x60, so I don't have to piece the back. Most people that buy the baby quilts from me like the larger ones rather than the little square ones.
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