Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Baby quilts as gifts. A simple baby quilt.

Today's post is a simple baby quilt using alternating single pinwheel blocks and four square blocks.

The quilt is worked in rows: a row of four square blocks and then  a row of pinwheels.

The four squares blocks are 4 - 2.5" X 2.5" squares. 

The single pinwheels are four 5" X 5" half square triangle blocks.  I make my half square blocks using a 6" square of print with a 6" square of white, sew two diagonal seams and cut in half.  Now trim the half square block to the desired 5.5".  With this method you have more waste but a perfect block.

Below is a rough diagram of how I put my quilt together.


The quilt is 42" X 42" , cotton backing and meandering quilting on my domestic machine.
The cute 1930's looking fabric is Nana Mae 6 by Henry Glass& co.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
MaryEllen



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