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07-18-2011, 02:49 PM

Ardelle Coult

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What size would you make a baby quilt not intended to be used as a crib quilt - just a carry around "blankie"?

07-18-2011, 02:55 PM

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Basically one yard. Either 36" X 36" or 36" X width of fabric (42"or so.)

07-18-2011, 02:58 PM

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What size would you make a baby quilt not intended to be used as a crib quilt - just a carry around "blankie"?

When I make a baby quilt, I make a lovie or blankie. I use the same fabrics and the same basic pattern. The quilt I usually make 50x60 or so and the little one is usually about 18" sq. This is small enough that they can carry it without tripping over it. It is also a good size to use to cover the baby in the car seat. HTH

07-18-2011, 03:05 PM

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Notover 36" square.

07-18-2011, 03:07 PM

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18" or 24" depending on the size of the child carring the Blankie. if a little older maybe a little larger.

07-18-2011, 03:51 PM

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What size would you make a baby quilt not intended to be used as a crib quilt - just a carry around "blankie"?

Great idea to make a smaller one too....i will try that also,thanks

07-18-2011, 09:46 PM

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I make baby quilts out of 1 yard of fabric....36 x wof (usually 42 or 44), if for a baby bed I make it 42 x 54

07-19-2011, 07:32 AM

Ardelle Coult

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Thanks everyone. Think I will go with the 36 by wof - then I don't have to piece the back. This is for Halloween and I have some really neat fabric so this will be fun.