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    Simple Four-patch Baby Quilt

    Last Modified: April 1, 2023 by Amy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 28 Comments

    Simple patchwork quilts are some of my favorites – especially when you just want to show-off great fabric. 

    You can find tutorial for this Fast Four Patch quilt here!

    I love to make simple quilts and let the fabric do all the work. Especially when the fabric is large-scale or busy.  I created this simple four-patch quilt to show off pieces of the Lecien Merry Bon Bon collection.  The cute, retro-inspired prints create a quilt with a very vintage nursery feel. THis quilt was made in 2012 and sadly, fabrics are out of print.

    Adding to the vintage-y feel of this quilt, it came out of the dryer especially crinkly thanks to the linen in the Merry Bon Bon fabric. I love the finished effect. So soft and snuggly.

    This quilt was made as a sample for American Quilting in Utah where I used to work. Sadly, the Merry BonBon fabric is out of print, but you can use this as a great pattern for featuring other great prints!

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    Comments

    1. Sheila

      February 23, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      Beautiful quilts. I totally agree with you when you say you like simple quilts that let the fabrics do all the work 😀

      Reply
      • Mariya

        June 13, 2020 at 8:33 pm

        We require this item how to get it.

        Reply
    2. ~Niki~

      February 23, 2012 at 3:45 pm

      i love that 4 patch baby quilt, sew fun, sew easy.

      Reply
    3. janae king designs

      February 23, 2012 at 3:45 pm

      Love the little baby quilt…the red polka-dot fabric is perfect for the binding.

      Reply
    4. Amy Gibson

      February 23, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      Oh my goodness, that Merry Bon Bon fabric is too cute! I'm such a sucker for that vintage look! Love it 🙂

      Reply
    5. bethanndodd

      February 23, 2012 at 4:45 pm

      Cute as always! Love all of the red and aqua combos too. SMiles~Beth

      Reply
    6. pasqueflower

      February 23, 2012 at 5:10 pm

      Adorable! Love the red binding.

      Reply
    7. Lamse

      February 23, 2012 at 5:24 pm

      Merry Bon Bon is even more adorable in person! Love your quilts!

      Reply
    8. A.J. Dub.

      February 23, 2012 at 5:42 pm

      Very cute 4 patch!

      Reply
    9. Kerri

      February 23, 2012 at 6:06 pm

      amy, i love your merry bon bon quilt!! that fabric is sooo sweet!! i have some and now know what do with it!! love how it really showcases the main print!!

      Reply
    10. Katy Cameron

      February 23, 2012 at 7:19 pm

      Cute wee baby quilt, definite vintage feel to it :o)

      Reply
    11. Michele

      February 23, 2012 at 7:27 pm

      It is very pretty and I'm sure the kits will sell well.

      Reply
    12. lifeinredshoes

      February 23, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      I NEED THAT MERRY BON BON KIT!<br />Because I cannot cut a straight line….I kid you not 🙁

      Reply
    13. Shop Girl

      February 23, 2012 at 8:21 pm

      Super Cute as usual!

      Reply
    14. sara

      February 23, 2012 at 10:09 pm

      Love your blog!! Thank you for posting about the block of the month quilt! I used to take those classes at AQ until we moved out of UT. I&#39;m so excited to know they&#39;re now offering online!

      Reply
    15. vintage grey

      February 23, 2012 at 11:00 pm

      Love the Merry Bon Bon quilt! You always make amazing quilts!

      Reply
    16. Lana

      February 24, 2012 at 12:15 am

      Love the Farm Quilt!!! I need that for the ranch!<br />Great job on your quilt…again…you are amazing!

      Reply
    17. Sandra (Cherry Heart)

      February 24, 2012 at 2:05 am

      Love your quilt. You&#39;re right, with fabric like that, simple looks awesome!<br /><br />S x

      Reply
    18. Shontelle

      February 24, 2012 at 4:02 am

      Gorgeous quilt. I love the merry bon bon fabric. I had some of the linen in pink and made a cute little Easter bag for my daughter out of it for her 2nd Easter.

      Reply
    19. Second Hand Rose

      February 24, 2012 at 7:46 am

      Woe that looks amazing! So talented! I really want to make a quilt, I hope it looks half as good as yours! XxxX https://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    20. Kimberly

      February 24, 2012 at 11:50 am

      I love it! Now I&#39;m gonna have to drive to Orem and check this store out! I&#39;ve got to get me one of those kits!!!

      Reply
    21. Leslie

      February 24, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      this is so adorable

      Reply
    22. amy

      February 25, 2012 at 8:19 pm

      Amy, I LOVE that quilt. so perfect in every way! xo amy

      Reply
    23. Юлия

      March 07, 2012 at 6:40 am

      So beautiful!

      Reply
    24. julie

      November 01, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Hi Amy.
      I love this quilt and would like to attempt making it for my grandchild on the way. I went to the Lucien site, but I cannot find this fabric. 🙁 Could you be of any help in my search? The previous comments refer to this as a kit, although you didn’t (I don’t think 🙂 . Lol If that’s the case, that’s great, I just want to locate it either way. 😉
      I hope you can help. And I’ll say thanks ahead of time. 😀
      Julie 🙂

      Reply
      • Amy Smart

        November 01, 2016 at 12:50 pm

        Hi Julie! Since this post is about 5 years old, the fabric is probably next to impossible to find at this point. :/ But Lecien continues to make cute vintage-inspired fabric that would substitute great. Also, Riley Blake has some cute vintage prints right now. Search for fabric by Elea Lutz – she has some darling fabric prints what are vintage-inspired and so cute!! Here are a bunch: https://www.fatquartershop.com/elea-lutz-penny-rose-fabrics?limit=all

        Reply

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