I've been working on a sweet, new baby quilt tutorial to share and I love the way it's turned out! It's a fun - and relatively simple - quilt to make with short-cuts that make it all come together quickly! One of my most popular baby quilt tutorials on this blog is my Fast Four Patch baby quilt. This is a slightly more advanced version of that quilt - basically two alternating quilt blocks that create a fun, scrappy design.
This quilt is made with the new Vintage Adventure collection by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs in soft pastels and florals and features sweet illustrations of vintage bikes, campers, and hot air balloons. Vintage Adventure is arriving in quilt shops now so check your favorite shop. Or you can find it online from The Fat Quarter Shop.
Precuts Friendly Baby Quilt Tutorial
The finished quilt measures 40" x 52".
Fabric requirements:
- At least 12 strips 2 ½" x WOF (you can use more strips if you want a bigger variety of prints - see note under nine-patch directions)
- ¾ yard of gray background print
- ⅝ yard pink fabric
- ½ yard border fabric
- ½ yard binding fabric
- 1 ⅝ yard backing fabric (this will give you just a piece of yardage just slightly wider that the quilt top. If you would like a wider top then get 2 ½ yards to piece a larger backing.)
Cutting instructions:
From Gray background fabric cut:
- 2 strips 4 ¾" x WOF and subcut into 16 squares 4 ¾" x 4 ¾"
- 1 strips 7 ¼" x WOF and subcut 4 squares 7 ¼" x 7 ¼" plus one more 4 ¾" x 4 ¾" square
- 2 strips 3 ½" x WOF and subcut 10 rectangles 3 ½" x 6 ½" and 4 squares 3 ½" x 3 ½"
From Pink fabric cut 5 strips 4" x WOF and subcut into 48 squares 4" x 4"
From Border fabric cut 5 strips 2 ½" x WOF
From Binding fabric cut 5 strips 2 ½" x WOF (or make 192" continuous bias binding)
Scrappy Nine Patch Blocks
This quilt is perfect for using pre-cut 2 ½" strips. For this baby version, you technically only need 12 strip 2 ½" x width-of-fabric (WOF) strips, so it was perfect to use a Petite Rolie Polie variation with only 20 strips. I cut the strips in half to 2 ½" x 21" strips so I could use a bigger variety of prints for a scrappier feel.
Precuts are such a handy way of getting a variety of prints without having to buy and cut yardage. Even if I don't use a whole set of precuts for a project or I cut the precuts down to other sizes, it's still worth it to me for the variety prints you get.
One pro-tip for using precuts: they often come with pinked edges to prevent fraying. This, however, means it's sometimes tricky to know what edge to base your ¼" seam allowance. I recommend measuring the width of your strips and find whether it's the peak or valley of the pinked edges that you want to line up with the edge of your foot for the seam allowance.
Cut 24 strips 2 ½" x 21" and sew them into 8 sets of 3 strips. Press all seams one direction.
Cut each strip set into 7 units 2 ½" wide.
You will now have 56 units to create 18 nine-patch blocks.
Match up 18 sets of 3 units to create blocks and sew them together to create 6 ½" x 6 ½" unfinished nine-patch blocks. (You will want to repress some of the seams so that the seam allowances are pressed in opposite direction so that the seams nest together and help the points to match nicely.)
Square in a Square blocks
To make 17 Square in a Square blocks use 17 gray 4 ¾" x 4 ¾" squares and 32 pink 4" x 4" squares. Cut pink squares in half on the diagonal. (If you are using a stripe like me, cut half of the stripe squares with the diagonal going one direction and the other half with the diagonal going the opposite direction.) Match up 4 triangles with each gray square. Center two triangles to opposite sides of square and sew. Press seams toward the triangles. Clip dog ears (overhanging edges) and center and sew two remaining triangles. Square-up block to 6 ½" x 6 ½".
Make 17 of these blocks.
Flying Geese Quilt Blocks
You will need 14 Flying Geese blocks measuring 3 ½" x 6 ½" for this quilt.
I like to use the 4-in-1 method for making Flying Geese as it saves a lot of time and there is no waste. Use a 7 ¼" x 7 ¼" background and 4 squares 4"x 4" for each set.
You can find all of the steps for the 4-in-1 Flying Geese process here.
Repeat this process 4 times to end up with 16 geese. (You will have two extra left over.) Square up each 'goose' block to 3 ½" x 6 ½".
Quilt Layout
Lay out first two rows of quilt using diagram above:
Top row start with 3 ½" x 3 ½" gray square, then flying goose block, gray 3 ½" x 6 ½" rectangle, goose, rectangle, goose, and then 3 ½" x 3 ½" square
Second row start with flying goose, nine-patch, square in a square, nine patch, square in a square, nice patch, flying goose.
Third row start with 6 ½" x 3 ½" rectangle, square in a square, nine patch, square in a square, nine patch, square in a square, rectangle.
Repeat block layout in following rows, finishing with a mirror-image of the top row.
Sew rows together pressing seams toward the nine-patch blocks and solid rectangles. (See pressing directions below.)
This will help the seams nest together when rows are assembled.
Sew rows together and press seams one direction.
Add borders
From 5 strips 2 ½" x WOF, create two side border strips 2 ½" x 48 ½" and sew them to sides of pieced quilt. Press seams toward borders.
Create two 2 ½" x 40 ½" strips and sew to top and bottom. Press seams toward borders.
Finishing the Quilt
Quilt as desired. The adorable quilting on mine was done by Melissa of Sew Shabby Quilting. If you would like to quilt your own, I walk through the quilting process here.
Binding: I chose to cut bias strips of the cute mint stripe for this quilt. You can learn how to create bias binding here and how to finish and bind a quilt here.
I love the soft, low volume palette of this quilt, but I'm already excited to try this pattern in another color scheme. It was so fast and fun to make and I love the secondary start motif!
If you would like a printable PDF version of this pattern, you can find one here for $2.
Enjoy!
GIVEAWAY CLOSED Finally, just for fun: I've got a Petite Rolie Polie of Vintage Adventure, thanks to the Fat Quarter Shop, to giveaway to one of you! Just leave a comment on this post and I'll pick a random winner at the beginning of next week! (To leave a comment, click on the word bubble with a number in the top right-hand corner of this post.) GIVEAWAY CLOSED
WINNER:
NANCY HOLLEY July 27, 2018 at 10:23 am
This quilt is precious and perfect for my friend who just became a mama through adoption! They’ve decorated their nursery with a “greatest adventure yet” theme!! I love the scrappy stars!!
Nancy Holley
This quilt is gorgeous!! I have a friend who just became a mom through adoption (a little earlier than they expected as the baby came prematurely) so I need to get a quilt made for her before she brings sweet Wrenlee home! I love the scrappy stars and their “theme” for her room is “our greatest adventure yet”. So that precious fabric would be perfect!!
sherio
What a beautiful use of color combined with design. Thank you.
Linda Wellman
I have had my eye on this fabric. And this quilt is perfect for a friend who has been trying for 7 years to conceive! A little girl is on the way!
Nancie Graham
This quilt is just the right side of precious for a baby. Love it!
Emily Leavitt
This is adorable - thank you for sharing it!
Nancy chavez
So adorable! I saw this fabric at my favorite quilt shop the other day. I think I’ll have to make this quilt for my neighbors new baby girl!
Ranch Wife
Darling quilt! The color palette and stripes give it a soda shop feel. Thank you for sharing your tutorial.
Nancy Holley
This quilt is gorgeous!
Debbie Dahms
Love this quilt and Riley Blake fabric too!
Vicki Smith
I love this! It’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing! I’m a beginner quilter and want to try to make this! The colors you picked are fabulous! So soft and comforting!
Isellfabric
Sew sweet! New grand babies on the way, so this will have to be on my “must make soon” list!
Carol C
This is so cute!! My next baby quilt will be this pattern! The fabric is adorable, as well. Thanks so much for sharing with us!!
Laurie Vottero
Love this quilt - so cute.
Paula Brewster
My favorite color combination, looks so great as a baby quilt.
Barb
I’ve been looking for a baby quilt pattern that I can use my existing stash to create. This is perfect. Thanks!
Linda B
Very lovely, Amy! Your designs are so wonderful. And the low-volume scrappy is just perfect. Thanks for the tutorial!!
Amy L
Ooo, this would be a great quilt to use up some of my Bonnie and Camille scraps. Thank you for a great tutorial!
Jocelyn
So adorable!
Sandra Caverhill
Your tutorials are always great! I have made quite a few of your projects! Thanks.
Amy
Thank you, Sandra!
Linda Eaves
Such cute fabric!
Karen C.
Love the colors. And your patterns are always fabulous.
Jan
Love your quilt! Great colors.
Bev McCullough
Amy!! I love this so much - it looks so soft and pretty!! Thank you so much for using Vintage Adventure for it. You are the BEST!!!
Amy
I'm so happy that you like it! It was so much fun playing with these cheerful fabrics! xo
Nancy M.
Thanks for the detailed tutorial. Such cute fabric!
Mel
That is darling! I like that pattern better than the one from the Sew Sampler box this time. I would love to size it up to a throw just for my living room or bedroom. 🙂
Robyn O
So beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win.
Nancy Holley
This quilt is precious and perfect for my friend who just became a mama through adoption! They’ve decorated their nursery with a “greatest adventure yet” theme!! I love the scrappy stars!!
Kay
This is fabulous, thank you. x
Mendy
I'm in love with these colors! Perfect for my granddaughter that will be born any day now!
Lisa Botts
Love this quilt!
Carol Loumagne
I love this! Thank you so much for the pattern and the fabrics are lovely!
Susan Ingle
Very sweet quilt ~ love the colors and the layout.
Martha Saunders
This pattern/quilt has helped me overcome my quilters block. THANK YOU!
Linda Douglas
HI, didn't that quilt turn out so pretty! Thanks for sharing with us! Thanks too, to You+FQS for a fine giveaway!
Lana K
What a darling quilt! I was wondering what to do with a petite rolie polie I just found in my stash. Now I know! Hopefully I can find some other pieces in my stash to coordinate with it (more than likely I will lol). Thanks for sharing your tutorial. Oh and I love the Vintage Adventure collection you used. So cute.
Connie
Such a cute quilt and fabric! Love these colors!!
Diane W
What a cheerful quilt! makes me smile..
Kristin M
This is so sweet looking! Thanks for the tutorial!!
Pam Jolly
Love this fabric. Great quilt. Thank you so much.
Jenny RM
Adorable! You’ve got some skillz! Seeing all your colorful, happy projects makes me want to spend some quality time with my sewing machine.
Jenny
Super cute! Love the colours...and the vintage feel ?
Tracy
Love this quilt and love how great you are with sharing your patterns. Great explanations and wonderful fabric choices.
Love to win this rollie pollie so I can get one started.
Mary Van Kleeck
This quilt is so cute, I will have to make one!!!
Cindy
Love this quilt and the fabrics that it is made from!
Cheryl
Love the quilt. I will have to make one
shaunna
This pattern is so cute! I have a new niece coming in October that this wild be perfect for!
Margaretschrammthompson@gmail.com
Very cute quilt, and I love the shortcut for the nine patches- wish I knew that trick for a quilt I did last year! Thanks!
Tina
Vintage Adventure is the perfect name for the fabric...old fashion fun with a modern color scheme. I love how the secondary designs come together and the softness of the pink colors. So cute!! Ive been wanting to try to make flying geese with your no waste method...hopefully in my next project.
Lovely quilt!
Donna
Love your patterns and fabric selections. Recently made your Lattice Baby Quilt for new granddaughter. Thanks for sharing.
Peggy
Oh I love the color choices in the entire quilt. Makes me feel like a kid again in a ice cream shop.
elin
Love, Love, LOVE it! The backing fabric is my FAVORITE! And the new pattern....GENIUS. Thank you for the inspiration. Pinned! 🙂
Eileen Maher
What a pretty quilt, and a good pattern to turn out a quick baby quilt !
Kathleen D
Lovely quilt. I like your scrappy 9-patch technique. Thank you for the tip about cutting the stripes in 2 different directions so they all finish in one direction! Clever!
Maureen
Really cute pattern and fabric! Thanks.
Valerie
Your quilt is gorgeous. Love the colours and especially the way you used the stripe.
Pam Milhollin
Well, Amy, you've done it again! So cute and so easy! Thank you!
sally3888Sally Barden
That is a beautiful quilt, thank you for sharing!
judy bowen
Love this quilt. I make lots of baby quilts for children's hospitals in our area.
Liz
Your quilt is so cute! Thank you for another great tutorial, Amy. 🙂
Rita W
Love the quilt. I would like to make one with similar colors.
Laurie George
I love this quilt and this fabric line. My parents had motorhomes for years so this fabric is quite sentimental for me. I would love to make this quilt for my great niece.
Debbi
This is an adorable design. I love the fabric as well. My mother in law loves both quilts and vintage bicycles so this would be perfect for her.
Willow Olson
These lovely vintage colors compliment your quilt so beautifully! Great tutorial as well. I always direct my students to your blog for easy to follow steps.
Susan S Olsson
Adorable quilt! Fun fabric!
Sally Christiansen
Very cute quilt! Thanks for the tutorial.
Rosemaryflower
Okay, I love 9 patches and stars. This quilt is a cutie, Amy. Now I am going to make one for grand baby number 3.
Your quilt turned out so adorable, I love your advice all the time, I appreciate your vast knowledge Amy, I would have cut all of those stripe squares wrong, and then I would have had a tiny melt down.
This is a sweet quilt,
Happy Summer Amy, I hope you are enjoying good weather, It is hot and humid here on the east coast 35 miles west of the cesspool
Kim
Such a cute and fun quilt! Love the colors and it looks fun to make as well! This looks like a must have for any quilter!! Nice job!!
Anne
Beautiful fabric and an adorable quilt!!!!!
Peg Parker
Another wonderful project using precuts. I just finished watching your class on precuts on Craftsy and what a wonderful instructor you are. Its like having a conversation with a friend as well as receiving lots of hints and ideas.
Amy
Oh, I'm so glad!
Jana Morgan
So cute! This is going in my project-to-do file.
Fran Milano
Love how this came together...Perfect fabric, pattern and instructions! We're up to Grand #9; always a baby to sew for.
Susan
Thank you for sharing this, I am going to try this!
Bettina Kesteloot
Red is my favorite color--pink is merely light red! Need that material.
Lisa
A darling quilt. The fabric is very cute with A lot of adventures happening. I could look at the quilt back forever.
Shelley Brumfield
An adorable quilt!
Lisa
Beautiful quilt. I would love to try making it.
jamie
Thank you so much for sharing this on your blog. This quilt is so cute! I love 9 patches! I'm thinking of what this might look like if I swapped the 2.5" squares for 5" charms. Of course, that would involve some additional math, and it could end up too large. Regardless, I hope to make one of these soon! Thanks again!
Deb
The fabric is so cute! We have a 5th wheel RV and we bicycle ... perfect combination.
Debbie
What a darling baby quilt, and what a cute line of fabric! I would love to make this for one of the babies in my life! Thanks for all you do!
Leslie K.
Thanks so much for the great tutorial, Amy! I love this quilt and it is now added to my list of quits to make. I love the secondary stars in the design! This fabric is so cute...thanks for the opportunity to win a rolie polie of Vintage Adventure. Also, thanks so much for all of the tips that you share; I have learned a lot from you.
Marilyn
Such a wonderful baby quilt and fun fabric. Thanks for the tutorial and the opportunity to win this fabric.
Mary Todd
Love your darling baby quilt. Absolutely so sweet and luscious! Thank you for your generous sharing of this tutorial and the abundance of your inspiration. Visiting your website is always uplifting and I treasure it.
Pippa Griffin
Love the sweetness and beauty of this quilt - definitely one I have to make!!! You never cease to inspire!
Hugs from the Rockies, Pippa
Laura M
This is a great baby quilt pattern. I can see fussy cutting prints for the snow ball blocks. Thanks for the very clear tutorial.
lindak21
What an adorable, happy quilt! Thank you for the tutorial,
Melanie Eddy
Love the cute baby quilt. Seems like I have trouble keeping up with all the baby quilts I need to make so this would be pretty fast.
Barbara Italiano
Wonderful quilt tutorial! Love the quilt and the fabric is adorable! Thank you!
Genia
This quilt is so cute. I adore the fabric!
Jane Sprague
Amy, that is just the cutest darn quilt ever! I think it's the fabric that really makes it special. I can see it in red/white/blue, in pastels, in bold colors, in colors all from the same color family; almost any fabric combination! I add my thanks to everyone else who has expressed their appreciation of your generosity.
lee
Darling quilt - love the design and fabric! thank you for the tutorial!
Sue Thompson
Those colors are so soothing. I am always looking for a quick and easy baby quilt. Thanks for sharing
jackie norwood
Thanks for the tutorial...colors are just sweet!
Kathleen Lambert
Love the quilt patterns and Riley Blake precuts. Always makes the cutest baby quilts.
Patti K
Thank you for the great tutorial! As always, so easy to follow with good pictures. This fabric is adorable!
Cathy B.
Very sweet! And a great pattern for when you just have a few jelly roll strips - thanks!
Dee
This gorgeous fabric is sooo cute! Thanks for sharing your lovely quilt Amy!!!
Susan Backus
Such a cute quilt; I'm just going to have to make one!
WENdy hansen
So cute thanks for the chance to win Amy.
bridget
Great tutorial (as always)! Love the colors and design; its a perfect baby quilt!
debby
Such a cute quilt, and I love the fabric. I've been looking for that combination of colors, so thanks for mentioning the collection name. Would love to win the give away.
Bethany Allie
Thank you for sharing this sweet baby quilt. I love 9 patch blocks and this adds a whole new dimension.
Brenda L
Awesome fabric collection and pattern
michele laroe
I love how easy your instructions are and what an adorable quilt this made!
Terri
Adorable quilt and beautiful fabric!
Charlotte Brown
I would love to win this Rolie Polie to make a baby gift for a young couple in my church.
Cynthia Meadows
?quilt! Thanks for a great tutorial! Fabric collection is adorable.
Andi
Lydia
Love the fabric with this pattern! Beautifully made!
Susan
Thank you for this pattern! I love quick and easy baby quilt patterns!
Shirley
I really appreciate your clear instructions and especially for the flying geese sets...
Very cute quilt... I have only grandsons, but love this fabric so much I will make it for me!
Joan Sergey
Beautiful! I love everything you do ❤️
Alissa
So beautiful! I love the red and turquoise together! ?
Tracy H
That pattern and fabric is as cute as can be! Thanks for sharing!
Abigail
This is such a beautiful, fun line of fabric!
Linda F
What a cute quilt to make for the 3 new great grand babies coming in November!
Amy
Wow! Exciting times for you!
Brandy
This quilt is so wonderful, I loved it as soon as I saw the photo in my email! Thank you very much for the tutorial.
Kathy G
Thank you for such an adorable quilt. It’s the perfect pattern for a new little grandchild arriving soon in our family!
Marilyn Brandon
I absolutely LOVE this color combination. So fresh and summery! This would be perfect for my granddaughter, who will be two in December! 🙂
Becky Bynum
Your baby quilt is adorable! I lobe this fabric line!!!
Sandi
I love this nine patch baby quilt! Yours is so sweet looking. The fabric is gorgeous. Thank you for the tutorial and the giveaway. Hugs,
Patricia Newhouse
Love the pattern, thank you for sharing.
mandymend
Hopefully in the near future I will be a Great Grandie and this would be perfect.
Patricia
Being a new a new quilter, this is very appealing to me!
Michelle
Thanks for sharing your quilt tutorial with all of us! I learn so much from following you. ?
Sandie Cornish
Gorgeous quilt - Thanks for the tutorial! Definitely going on my list of things to sew! x
Elizabeth Tennison
So sweet and fresh! As important as it is for new mom and baby to like the theme, color and pattern of a gift quilt, it is just as important that the quilter (me in this case!) really likes all those things, too! What fun to work with!
Sherrylyn
Such a sweet quilt! The vintage trailer is adorable and I find myself drawn to the retro colours and prints we all wished we had kept from our mother’s stash.
Susan Bacon
I so look forward to your emails! I love all of your patterns. Gotta get this fabric for sure to make a quilt for our new camper. Thanks for the pattern.
Lisa
Love the new pattern, and such cute fabric!!
Becky S
Such a sweet baby quilt! Thanks for the tutorial and the fun giveaway.
stephanie box
I love the pattern and the fabric! Thank you for a clear tutorial!
Linda A.
I Love the Quilt & the Material -- they are perfect together! So adorable ! Thank you for the detailed intructions!
Cathy
Thanks for the tutorial!
Linda A.
The material & pattern are both adorable! And the tutorial will make the project so much easier! Thank you!
Stacy Lindblom
Oh my stars, so cute!!
Amy
Such a fun quilt. Adding it to my make list.
Julie
I love red, aqua and pink in a quilt. Such a soft and delicate look to a quilt. Makes me feel so happy!
Sherron
The fabric is so cute! Great job on the quilt- thanks fur sharing the pattern!
Michele
Thank you for such a cute quilt. I love the adventure fabric!!
Linda E.
Really great combination of colors and yet soft looking. I have a baby gift to make so this is a great idea to get started.
Looks vintage when finished, great job.
Marie Spanos
Hi Amy, I am going to pass on this one, but love the colors and simplicity of the design and beautiful results.
Marie in Hot Phoenix
Linda
So adorable, I have a new niece coming this would be perfect for her! Love love love this pattern!
Laural
Soooo cute! Love that 4-in-1 flying geese method!
Kim
Such a pretty quilt and I love the fabric too!
Kim
Gorgeous quilt! Adding it to my have to have list!!
Rebecca
Super cute nine patch quilt ?
Jo
What a great pattern for a a baby quilt. I love the dabric. Those caravans are adorable.
Karen
Love that quilt and the fabric. Thank you for the tutorial. Can’t wait to try it
Beth
Love this sweet baby quilt. I need to make one for a present and then boom! there is your pattern. Thank you. You are always so positive in your blog and just wanted to let you know.
Amy
Thank you, Beth. xo
sheilaoxley
This is an adorable baby quilt! Thank you for the tutorial, I'll put this on my to do list!
Michelle
Love that fabric and quilt design. Thank you for such clear directions!
Karen M
What a pretty quilt! The fabric is so sweet. I know someone who would just love this quilt. Thank you for the tutorial.
Beth foust
Thanks for sharing the tutorial. I’m definitely going to try making this.
Jane
Such a cute quilt! Thank you for the tutorial and the chance to win.
Beth T.
That is just darling. We have a new nephew on his way, so your timing is perfect. Many thanks.
pennylanequilts
Thanks for the tutorial for this cute quilt!
Amy Hicks
Absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to try my own.
Sarah Rothe
Your quilt looks so gorgeous. I love the colours. The fabric is beautiful.
Cindy
This is adorable fabric and I would love to make this as s gift for a sweet grand baby! Thank you for the pattern it’s adorable!
Rosa Dickerson
This is such a cute quilt!! I'm loving this fabric line.
Thank you for Sharing and for the chance to win.
Kate
Thanks for the chance,
Love this baby quilt,
Tess
Lovely!! Great tutorial as well!
Sue Kramer
Cute quilt. Love the fabric.
Bj
So special for someone special. I love the fabric. Hope it's mine..
Margaret
Such a classic pattern with fun fabrics!! Any baby would be blessed with this quilt!
Barbara
Very cute quilt. Always love a tutorial, thanks.
teresamnj
This is the cutest quilt ever! Love this fabric line, and hoping I can get my hands on some soon! Thank you for the tutorial! Love your everything about your website!
Leslie May
Oh I love this quilt, a real sweetie! I love your patterns, too . Your directions and photos make the quilts easy to put together. Thank your for the opportunity to win the lovely fabric.
Dianne
Perfect little quilt to gift and a very well written tutorial. Thank you.
Judy
What a dear baby quilt! I love your choice of fabric.
Bunny
Thanks for another great tutorial. It’s a lot of work to put those tutorials together, so thank you!
Sue Parks
Amy I love the fabrics in this Baby quilt it's adorable! The pattern is so easy to understand thank you for another one of your patterns to sew and love. You always make it fun and inspiring.
Smiles, Sue
Vanessa
Perfect little quilt for the two grand children we are expecting early next year and just enough time to get them done. Thank you.
amberrpolk
Thank you for the instructions! I can't wait to get started on it.
Monica
Love the print with the campers and air balloons!
Sharon Browne
What a sweet little quilt!
Gwendelynn
Oh my goodness! This is such a darling quilt pattern. I love it so much! And the fabric is to die for!!!
June
I love the design of this beautiful quilt. Thank you, thank you for sharing the pattern. Your instructions are detailed And easily understandable. I can’t wait to make it for my granddaughter. I’d love to use the Petite Rollie Polie design fabric.
Jenny Holmes
Such a darling quilt! I love the colors!
Jody
I just made a quilt with a camping theme for a high school graduation. This Riley Blake in soft colors is just adorable for a baby quilt. Thanks for sharing!
Ellen Ruolo
Love this quilt! Great tutorial. This just might be the next baby quilt I’ll have to make. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Susan in TX
Love the crib quilt! Absolutely gorgeous.
Mel
Love this quilt! So versatile!
Katie Clark
Super cute quilt. Thanks for sharing!
carolyn montgomery
the perfect quilt and fabric for a sweet baby girl. the fabric is all my favorite colors and images, those balloons-sew cute!
Christine M
Hmmm. My first comment didn’t seem to post. Trying again. Love this pattern! Perfect size.
Doreen Bulleman
What a darliing baby quilt and the fabric is perfect. I'm definitely going to make it. Thanks!
Cindy harris
Just beautiful! Baby quilt for the win. Thank you.
Brenda Furlong
This is a beautiful, delicate scene. I love the adorable prints. I would love to make this pattern, but I am still a beginner and I am not confident that I can make everything fit perfectly. I am practicing by making some blocks for some charity quilts and though I am struggling with it, I think I am getting better. I hope to soon believe I could make this pattern. Thanks so much for your excellent tutorial and for the chance to win that beautiful fabric.
Amy
Good for you! Practice really does make the difference.
Elnora Chambers
Thanks for the lovely tutorial, Amy! Such a cute quilt!
kim harper
Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I am new to quilting and I think I can make this! Love the fabric. Will definitely have to look for it
Lisa Marie
I just love making baby quilts!
Kathi Rodgers
My newest granddaughter is going to be so spoiled with [hopefully beautiful] quilts. These pink prints are perfect!
Mel D
I've made several of your Star Baby quilts and loved them. Can't wait to make this one too! Thanks for the tutorial!
ehmusings
Beautiful, love how whimsical it is.
Mary Butterworth
Adorable quilt ! Thank you for sharing ! Can't wait to make this !
Karen
Beautiful quilt. I love your binding choice.
Deb Brooks
Always love pink and red. Just finished a quilt for a new “pink” baby, but I’m sure there will be another one on the way sooner or later?
Bethanie DeGayner
Amy, this is so sweet, and your tutorial is excellent, as usual! Thanks so much!
Jennifer Hubbard
Love, love, love the pattern and quilt! I was looking for a pattern for jelly rolls will be giving this a try ?
Jenn
Love, love, love this quilt! Love your tutorials I've made several quilts using them. ❤️
Jen Belnap
Thanks for the giveaway! This fabric is so cute!
rae6684
Wow, beautiful quilt and lovely fabric
Lois Uresk
Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. The quilt is really cute!
Paula
Sweet quilt! Thank you for the tutorial and the giveaway!
Elizabeth Anderson
This might need to be my next baby quilt! I have been reading your blog since last Christmas and I have learned to quilt completely thanks to your tutorials! I made the fast four patch (crib size) twice, then I adapted the broken dishes to a throw size by upping the size of the blocks and now I'm working on the lattice baby quilt (featuring Guinevere)! I can't thank you enough for the inspiration and expertise you offer!
Amy
Oh, I'm so happy to hear that!
Barbara
I'm sure a lucky baby will received this quilt. It is beautiful. I saved the tutorial to make one of my own to eventually gift to another baby.
Cynthia
I love the color combinations. You did it again. You have a great eye for color and the lucky baby who gets this will treasure it forever.
Lauren dalton
I love how easy precits make it!! ❤️ I have. A hard time finding a project I’m willing to cut up my fabric for, but this pattern is too sweet! I’d love to make a big version!
Lori M
What a sweet quilt!! LOOOOVE it!! Thank you for the Tutorial, and chance to win this Give-a-way too!! Fun fabrics for sure!! 🙂
Valari
Love this sweet quilt. making fast, adorable quilts for babies is my favorite project... seems like there’s a lot of babies being born in my circle.. I’ll be sure to try this one. Thanks for the inspiration!
Jessica P.
Such a pretty quilt. You have great fabric taste!
Cinderella
Thank you for inspiring me with your blog. I enjoy seeing your newest creations, most of the time drooling over such beautiful fabrics. These fabrics are particularly lovable - the colors, the campers, the bikes, the stripes, the tiny flowers,...love, love, love ?
Angie Johnson
Beautiful quilt! I’ve made only one baby quilt, as I’m new to this! I’d love to win this to help build up a fabric supply. 🙂
Janet Miller
Love the fabric!
Pamela Casey
Love this quilt and the fabrics! Thank you for the opportunity of a giveaway!
Patricia Gramling
What a lovely little quilt! Love the fabrics.
Beverly
Love! Love! Love! This new Riley Blake fabric line!! And quilt pattern is adorable, next project!!
Lisann Durm
Cute, darling baby quilt to make. Love, love, love the fabric! Thank you for the tutorial and a chance to win.
Sue
How cute. They are beautiful fabrics. We have our first grandchild arriving in about 3 weeks, it would make a lovely gift.
Judy Petersen
I don't have anyone special arriving, that I know of yet, but I love the colors and the whimsical design so much that I will make a small quilt for me. Who knows, maybe I will end up sharing it ? I can't wait to go shopping.
Myra Sattelr
That quilt is simply adorable, love the beautiful fabrics and the pattern is so great.
Karen Carpenter
What a sweet baby quilt and the directions are easy to follow.
Gwen
I love this quilt. It would be perfect for a new baby! Thank you for giving us the tutorial!
DeeDee Isaacs
Amy,thanks for all you do for the quilting world . You help keep us inspired with tutorials and lots of quilty eye candy. This little roly poly is perfect for my next project.
Amy
Aww, thank you DeeDee. xo
Adriene Grzenia
Truly stunning. I'm crazy about aqua and red these days.
Linda Edwards
Love this cute fabric...and such a darling baby quilt! Thanks for the ideas and the giveaway.
Kristin Kelley
This looks like a fast and easy quilt to make. Super cute!
Maria McPhail
What an adorable quilt! Such sweet fabric, too!
Patricia Jacobs
Love this quilt! I'd like to make a queen size! So pretty!
Trudy
Love this quilt. Love the fabric, too! Thanks for creating the tutorial.
Cindy Berry
Beautiful fabric and quilt
Karen Misner
Super cute and very cheery!
Kathryn Randolph
I'm a beginner quilter and love this fabric!
Joolz
Oh, my! What a sweet little quilt! I think I just found my August project!!!
MollyP
This is gorgeous! Thank you for the tutorial! Vintage Adventure is just adorable. I can't wait to get my hands on some pre-cuts.
Emily R
What a great quilt! My best friend is having her first baby and this looks like the perfect gift. Thanks Amy for another awesome tutorial!
Ramona Tevis
Love reading your blog and tackling your patterns! Thank you for the great tutorials. Looking forward to trying this one!
Connie
I love both the pattern and the fabric! I promised myself to wait a bit before getting wrapped into a new quilt project, but this one is calling my name. Thanks for showing us.
Chris Jones
Just found out today my son and his wife are expecting his first baby! I definitely plan to make this quilt as it looks complicated but that's our secret, right? ?
Amy
That's why I'm here for you, Chris. 😉
Emily R
Such a cute quilt! My best friend is expecting her first baby and this would be a perfect gift. Thanks for another great tutorial!
Kathy
As there are only so many quilts you can have in your home or gift to family members, I now only sew for charity, making baby blankets. It would be wonderful to win the fabric, however I won't wait to see who wins, but will start on this quilt from the pattern and great instructions. Thank you.
Naomi Raimon
Sweet fabric and great tutorial for the super cute quilt! Thanks!
geejani
So adorable....sewing this up right now for a sweet baby girl in our family. Just love your easy tutorials. Thank-you for sharing your talent with all of us young and old in the quilt world,
Amy
Awesome! Thank you. xo
Donna Koch
What a lovely quilt! The colors are sweet and vibrant at the same time, and I can't wait to get started on it! I am new to quilting, and your tutorials have been so helpful. I really enjoy learning from you!
Amy
Thank you, Donna!
sharon schipper
Love the fabric! and as for the pattern: I have some soft flannels I've been wanting to use this would be perfect for, thanks for your generosity!
Joanna Wells
So darling...will have to make one!
Karla Heinitz
What a beautiful quilt! I'm new to quilting and hope to be able to put something like this together for my new granddaughter who is due to arrive in October. I love all your posts, they have been very helpful to me and I have clicked on some of the links to other quilting sites as well. Thanks for the inspiration!
Amy
I'm so glad! Thank you, Karla. And congrats on a new baby granddaughter! xo
Julie Preston
I would love to win this roll to make this adorable quilt!!
Alicia Merlino
I love all your patterns! Looks like such a fun collection!
Mérida Miller
Hi! Relatively newbie quilter here, question, do you need to clean finish (surge or pinking sheer) each piece? My last (and first) quilt, I surged every.single.free edge and I feel it added a ton of extra bulk, but thinking for a baby quilt it may get washed more than normal and want the cotton to last. Am I being over protective of my edges?
Amy
HI Merida,
Good question! No, you don't need to worry about the edges. Since all of the edges are buried between the layers of batting and backing, they won't fray because there won't be any friction on the fabric. I've made dozens of quilts and haven't had that be an issue.
It is important to use a consistent 1/4" seam allowance - that will leave you plenty of fabric beyond the seams to keep from fraying. Also, I prefer pressing my seams to one side (rather than press them open) to stabilize them more.
Lyndsay
Your quilts are always so beautiful Amy! I always enjoy reading your blog especially because you are always so positive. Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us!
Amy
Thank you, Lyndsay. xo
Julie Spear
This is SO SO SWEET!!! i have been dying to make a baby quilt with EXACTLY these sweet traditional patchwork blocks and these soft femine fabric colors!! This fabric is JUST ADORABLE!!! I know this uses a Rolie Polie - thats a great tip, that is such a good idea to buy this way to enjoy ALL the prints from a collection!! it looks like every single one of these prints Is a winner! THANK YOU SO MUCH for this awesome pattern! I am excited to try it!!
Elaine
I don't have any babies coming up...lol...But love doing baby quilts for practice. Love this fabric collection
Debbie Reaves
I love, love, love this sweet quilt. I need a gift for a co-worker about to have a baby and this will be perfect. I’m a beginner quilter and hope I can understand all the details.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Tiffany
I love this! Can you tell me the name of the background fabric? I have looked everywhere and not finding it
Amy
It's called Vintage Adventure by Bev McCullough. You can find that print here: https://shrsl.com/1ishy
🙂