I had a few people ask about how I made this crib quilt. I bet you didn't guess that I made this using a variation of the Disappearing 9 patch. You use the same technique but by placing your colors different you get a totally different look :)
***Note - I realize you can also make this pattern doing a 4 patch center and then adding side sashing with corner blocks but this is just how I have made it. But I am always a fan of ways to speed up sashing :)
Here is how to make it:
For a 22 x 44 crib quilt You will need:
4 Strips 2 1/2" x WOF of your focal print (white border) (You can made these strips wider if you want a larger border :)
16 4" x 4" Squares of your focal print (white ) 5/8 Yard Total
28 4" x 4" Squares of your first sashing print (pink) 3/8 Yard Total
28 4" x 4" Squares of your second sashing print (green) 3/8 Yard Total
If you want to change the size of the quilt you can either make the borders bigger or change the size squares you start with.
To start, you are going to make Eight 9-Patch blocks. 4 of the first color layout and 4 of the second color layout.
Now cut across the center of the block left to right, and then without moving the block, cut across the center of the block from top to bottom. Repeat for all 8 blocks.
Now rotate the 4 newly cut squares 180 degrees to get the following layout. Sew the 4 squares together. Repeat for all 8 blocks.
Now lay out your 8 blocks as follows. Sew the blocks into rows and then your rows into the quilt top.
Add your border, sewing on the long sides first. Then add your short sides borders.
And then your done and you have one adorable crib quilt!!!!
And since I was at it . . . I figured I would add the same instructions for making a baby blanket. You use the exact same process. Here is a picture of one I made a while back :)
For a 40 x 40 baby blanket you will need:
18 5" x 5" Squares of your focal print (pink) 1/2 Yard Total
32 5" x 5" Squares of your first sashing print (purple) 2/3 Yard Total
32 5" x 5" Squares of your second sashing print (yellow) 2/3 yard Total
If you want to change the size of the quilt you can either make the borders bigger or change the size squares you start with.
To start, you are going to make Nine 9-Patch blocks. 5 of the first color layout and 4 of the second color layout.
Now cut across the center of the block left to right, and then without moving the block, cut across the center of the block from top to bottom. Repeat for all 9 blocks.
Now rotate the 4 newly cut squares 180 degrees to get the following layout. Sew the 4 squares together. Repeat for all 9 blocks.
Now lay out your 9 blocks as follows. Sew the blocks into rows and then your rows into the quilt top.
And you are done!!!!
Hope you enjoyed :) If you have any questions just shoot me an email :)
