One of my goals right now is use my ridiculous stash to make more quilts to give away. This simple checkerboard pink and white patchwork quilt is a super easy-stashbuster. This is a great beginner-friendly quilt and also great for using 5" x 5" precuts (or Charm Packs.) It was also the perfect do-able project to get my creativity flowing again.
Choosing Fabric for This Quilt
For this baby quilt I pulled out all of my warm pinks as well as "low volume" white background fabrics for the off-set blocks.
I supplemented my stash - mostly leftovers from other projects - with some pink Riley Blake Basics.
I also included a few squares of fussy-cut whimsical prints for a few simple "i-spy" blocks. 🙂
Fabric Cutting Requirements
I cut all of these squares 5" x 5" - perfect for left over charm square precuts too. I cut 49 pink 5" x 5" squares and 50 white 5" x 5" squares. I laid them out in rows of 9 across by 11 rows down for a 40.5" x 49.5" finish. (You can keep adding more rows to make it as big as you like.)
I like this width because if I'm careful, I can usually get away with a single width of fabric for backing. (In this case 1 ½ yards works great.) Binding requires ⅜ yard - cut 5 strips 2 ½" x Width of Fabric.
How to make a Patchwork Quilt
If you'd like to make your own, I've got a really simple tutorial that walks you through all of the steps for sewing together a simple patchwork quilt. (This project is beginner-friendly!)
This quilt is a gift for a friend who just had her first baby girl after a bunch of boys. (Hence, all the pink!) I did add a touch of navy for the binding using this cute navy and pink floral from the Edie Jane collection by Deena Rutter.
The backing is gray on white Swiss Dot basic from Riley Blake.
You can find assorted pink FQ bundles from Simply Love Fabrics and Stitches N Giggles
Quilting on this one by my friend Monica Steelman.
If you'd like to learn how to bind (finish) a quilt, click here.
I foresee more of these two-tone checkerboard patchwork quilts in my future! They're a quick and easy project and a great way to bust through your stash or use up extra 5" precut charm squares.
Here it is prewashed and ready to deliver. (The majority of the time, I like to prewash baby quilts just to make sure there are no issues before I gift it. I also like that it gives it a pre-shrunk, softer, antique feel and hopefully encourages people to actually use it.)
All I need to do is print a Quilt Care instruction card and it's ready to go. You can find free printable Quilt Care instruction cards here and here.
Kay
This is such a pretty quilt. I really should think of doing some simple quilts soon for the babies that I know are due. x
Denise Scott
can you purchase this quilt? I don't sew.
Amy
This quilt was a gift for a friend. Unfortunately I don't make custom quilts to sell. But you could reach out to Jess at Stitches N Giggles. She sometimes takes custom orders: [email protected]
Lisa Mella
I am a quilter and have a business - I can create one that is similar in size and color if that is what you need.
you can reach out via email - [email protected]
Rosemary B
this is a really cute quilt, and I love fun and easy ones for the tiny grand girls
Thank you for sharing this one
katherine berend
Love the pink and white. I made similar quilts for a breast cancer (pink) and prostate cancer (blue) survivors.
Mary
Sencillamente hermoso!
The Joyful Quilter
What a sweet gift, Amy, and congratulations to your friend! Pine Hollow QAL? Oh how I would LOVE to be able to quilt along!!! Alas, I have too much on my quilter's plate to add more before the Holidays. :o((
Chris Sherman
Simple is beautiful!
buddhajames777
I am so far behind on my current projects that a QAL will be impossible for me right now. NEVERTHELESS, I'm so excited about the Pine Hollows QAL! I will save every email, every tutorial, every hint or tip - and completely finish this quilt for next year. And, then I will feel like I've conquered the world because the quilt will be done in advance of the holiday! Thank you so much for doing this!
Amy
Yes! It will always be waiting whenever you're ready.
Gwyn
I made a quilt using the pattern last time you posted this. I used some left over Lori Holt charm squares mixed with some of her Cozy Christmas charms and was able to get more Cozy Christmas fabric for a border. I doubled my batting to make it puffy and sent it off to my brother's family in Colorado. Thank you for the inspiration!!
Amy
Love it!
Adriene Grzenia
Thank you for this simply beautiful quilt pattern. I make a LOT of baby quilts and send them far and wide, first baby, eighth baby--you're getting a quilt. I often use an aqua colorway as that can be used for boy or girl. But I am so happy to add this pink sweetie to my gifting stash.
Mary Johnston
So pretty. I love the checkerboard pattern. Need to see if I can dig enough out of my scraps to make one.
Linda
Thank you! I’ve been searching for the perfect baby quilt to make and this is it!! However, just wondering if Joann Fabrics cotton material is ok to use. I read the different name brand materials and don’t know where to find them plus money is very tight.
Thank you again!
Amy
You're welcome! And definitely. Joann has a lot of good options these days.
Linda
Thank you!! . I found some material I love at Hobby Lobby. Cant wait to make my first Great grandson this quilt!
Nana
Amy...do you also get your batting at JoAnn's? Like so many things, all brands are just not the same. Expecting first great grand baby and can't wait to make this quilt. I have made a few quilts and I do find it a bit challenging making the corners of the squares meet perfectly. Hints would be great!
Thanks so much..
Amy
Yes, I often get my batting at JoAnn's using a coupon or when it goes on sale. I often buy a whole roll at once.
Nana
I'd love a hint about how to keep my corners perfectly aligned. Thanks. Can't wait to find out the gender in a few days and then I'll begin! Love this quilt!