How to Make a Baby Quilt

Often moms and grandmothers want to know how to make a baby quilt as soon as the news of the little one's arrival is announce.  Even ladies who have never operated a sewing machine are suddenly interested in learning about batting, quilting patterns and stitches.  

Every baby should have his or her own special baby quilt. There's something precious and comforting about having your own quilt that someone cared enough to make for you. However, the time it takes to piece a handmade crib quilt is more than most people can handle.

For anyone who wants to give a baby a special quilted keepsake but does not have the time or sewing skills to make one from scratch, this page shares helpful resources. It highlights unique baby quilts in themes that feel timeless, stylish, and right at home in modern nurseries.

For help choosing practical dimensions before buying or making one, my crib quilt size guide explains what usually works best.

The feel and finished look of a handmade quilt also depend a lot on what goes inside it, so this crib quilt batting guide explains the batting choices that usually work best for baby quilts.

How to Make a Baby Quilt

Go here to see more handmade crib quilts for a boy or girl and fat quarters of fabric that can be mixed and matched in hundreds of colors and patterns.

See more easy DIY nursery décor ideas

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There is much to be said for the love and labor that goes into piecing a quilt for a newborn, but if you cannot make a crib quilt yourself, store-bought is better than none at all. Better yet, pick up one of the many handmade quilts for sale in baby boutiques or through an online auction. Have a corner personalized with the baby's name or monogram. If anyone at the baby shower asks whether you made the crib quilt yourself, you are not obliged to answer. Just give a wink and a knowing look and let them wonder.

Return to Unique Baby Gear Ideas to find more quilts that will complement your nursery bedding while keeping your baby warm and cozy on chilly evenings.

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