Easy baby quilt pattern you can make in a day (Part 1)

Yesterday I gave your 5 tips to help you make a quick baby quilt. In today’s post, I want to share one of my favorite easy baby quilt pattern you can make in a day!

But before we start on a new project, here’s another trick I have for smooth piecing.

When I start a new project, I change my needle and clean my machine. If you’re using the PFAFF creative icon, it’s strongly recommended to use the INSPIRA Quilting Needle, size 75 when piecing (using a 50wt thread) and the INSPIRA Quilting Needle, size 90 when quilting (using a 30wt or 40 wt thread).

INSPIRA Quilting Needles have a special tapered point and light ballpoint to sew through layers and batting with ease so you’re sure to have a perfect stitch all the time.

The PFAFF creative icon comes with a cool gadget that really helps us change our needles in no time. I really love using this tool to insert the needle. It keeps it in position until I’m done tightening the screw.

Remember to change needles every 15 hours of use… or sooner if you hear that it isn’t running smoothly.

I used the wonderful Sleepy Sloth collection from Northcott. Keep in mind that the quilt size is 45″ x 60″.

fabric

⅛ yd yellow fabric

¾ yd navy fabric

¼ yd teal fabric

2¾ yds dot fabric

½ yd for binding

3 yds* for backing

*Note: I had ½ yd of the teal and yellow fabrics so I used leftovers in an improvised backing. I only needed an extra yard of navy fabric for the backing. See Friday’s blog for more details on the backing.

yellow fabric

Cut one (1) 2½” strips, then cut:

• three (3) 2½” squares (A)

navy fabric

Cut eight (8) 2½” strips, then cut:

• Six (6) 2½” squares (B)
• Six (6) 2½” x 6½” rectangles (C)
• Six (6) 2½” x 10½” rectangles (F)
• Six (6) 2½” x 14½” rectangles (G)
• Set two (2) 2½” strips aside (K)

teal fabric

Cut three (3) 2½” strips, then cut:

• Two (2) 2½” squares (H)
• Six (6) 2½” x 6½” rectangles (D)
• Four (4) 2½” x 10½” rectangles (E)

dot fabrics

• Cut one (1) 2½” strips, then cut:
  • Two (2) 2½” x 10½” rectangles (I)
  • Two (2) 2½” x 6½” rectangles (J)
• Cut four (4) 6½” strips (L)
• Cut one (1) 60½” strip, then cut:
  • One (1) 7½” x 60½” rectangle (M)
  • One (1) 10½” x 60½” rectangle (N)

For more accuracy when piecing, I’m still using the straight stitch needle plate on the machine, which is part of the accessories included with the PFAFF creative icon. The smaller hole in the Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from being pulled down into the bobbin area, especially at the beginning and end of a seam. And I used the integrated dual feed system which means that your top and bottom fabrics are being fed through at the same time, preventing your layers from shifting while sewing and ensuring a precise piecing.

STEP 1

• Sew two (2) B squares to one (1) A square
• Makes a 2½” x 6½” rectangle
• Repeat to make two (2)

STEP 2

• Sew two (2) C rectangles on top and bottom of Step 1 rectangle
• Makes a 6½” square
• Repeat to make two (2)

STEP 3

• Sew two (2) D rectangles on left and right of Step 2 square
• Makes a 6½” x 10½” rectangle
• Repeat to make two (2)

STEP 4

• Sew two (2) E rectangles on top and bottom of Step 3 rectangle
• Makes a 10½” square
• Repeat to make two (2)

STEP 5

• Sew two (2) F rectangles on left and right of Step 4 square
• Makes a 10½” x 14½” rectangle
• Repeat to make two (2)

STEP 6

• Sew two (2) G rectangles on top and bottom of Step 5 rectangle
• Makes a 14½” square
• Repeat to make two (2)

STEP 1

• Sew two (2) H squares to one (1) A square
• Makes a 2½” x 6½” rectangle

STEP 2

• Sew two (2) D rectangles on top and bottom of Step 1 rectangle
• Makes a 6½” square

STEP 3

• Sew two (2) C rectangles on left and right of Step 2 square
• Makes a 6½” x 10½” rectangle

STEP 4

• Sew two (2) F rectangles on top and bottom of Step 3 rectangle
• Makes a 10½” square

STEP 5

• Sew two (2) F rectangles on left and right of Step 4 square
• Makes a 10½” x 14½” rectangle
• Repeat to make two (2)

STEP 6

• Sew two (2) G rectangles on top and bottom of Step 5 rectangle
• Makes a 14½” square
• Repeat to make two (2)

STEP 7

• Sew two step 6 rectangles on top and bottom of Step 5 rectangle
• Makes a 14½” square

Congratulations! Your blocks are done.

See how easy this baby quilt pattern is? Join me tomorrow, I’ll show you how to assemble the quilt top using the PFAFF creative icon!