Cute Baby Quilts, Patterns Fabric Combination Ideas for Crib Quilts
Updated by Jan of Unique Baby Gear Ideas
Homemade baby quilts are one of the most treasured of all gifts that a close friend or relative can present to a newborn baby. A quilt is a classic baby soother and are often carried until they are reduced to little more than rags. On this page, we have examples of handmade patchwork crib quilts made my loving friends, parents and grandparents that took time from their busy schedules to cut and stitch pieces of fabric into something lovely.
Such gifts are treasures and we all would love to give such an item to a new baby but what are we to do if we have never learned to sew and do not know one end of a quilting needle from the other?So many of us would love to spend more time around the quilt frame, but don’t have the time to spend weeks working on a single gift for a newborn. Thankfully, there are quick and easy tied quilts that are great for beginners.
If you enjoy quick, beginner-friendly quilt projects, you’ll also love my DIY Nursery Decor Ideas page filled with easy, budget-friendly nursery crafts.
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So many of us would love to spend more time around the quilt frame, but don’t have the time to spend weeks working on a single gift for a newborn. Thankfully, there are quick and easy tied quilts that are great for beginners.
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Choosing Quilting Fabric for Baby Crib Quilts
 Rustic Patchwork Crib Quilt for a Baby Boy Nursery |
A crib quilt made from a combination of flannel baby fabrics in buffalo plaid and stripes is an excellent choice for a rustic nursery.
Choosing the right fabrics for a crib quilt is no different than making a fabric selection for nursery curtains, the baby bedding or upholstery. Considerations should also be made for the room's color scheme, whether the quilt will be on display in a baby boy nursery or a baby girl nursery as well as whether or not the piece will be kept as an heirloom or for everyday use.
Baby Crib Quilt with Forest Animals Applique
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Little Miss Cutie Patootie Baby Girl Flannel Rag Quilt 
I call this crib quilt the "Little Miss Cutie Patootie Baby Girl Rag Quilt". I made it for my precious grandaughter, Ainsley's room. The patchwork blocks …
You can buy handmade quilts from samples or from looking at galleries of pictures on baby websites like this one or you can pick out your fabrics and have a nice addition to the baby bedding that you chose. Many seamstresses will allow you to choose your favorite quilt pattern from many examples or you can provide ideas for appliqués in themes that would fit with the nursery theme and décor. Often there will be picture galleries or albums of completed baby crib quilts to help you find your favorite.
FABRICS
Handmade quilts are a nice addition to the baby’s main crib set. On chilly nights, it’s so sweet to snuggle in the nursery rocker with an infant that’s been wrapped in a soft, warm quilt. When the days and nights are warm, the crib quilt becomes part of the nursery decorations. For this reason, the fabrics used to create your crib quilt should be a close match to baby bedding and nursery window treatments. If you can’t locate an exact pattern match, at least try to find fabrics that will blend with the nursery’s color scheme.
PATTERNS
It’s true that some crib quilt patterns work well with modern fabric prints as well as vintage or antique prints, but there are exceptions. For instance, a large, bold print in primary colors might not be shown to full advantage in a Log Cabin quilt design. As the opinion of an experienced quilter if you are worried that you aren’t qualified to match a particular print with a particular pattern.
PRICE
The price of cotton quilting materials are just a small part of the cost of baby crib quilts. If you feel that baby quilts for sale in the stores seem expensive, please consider:
- The time spent on fabric selection
- The number of hours spent cutting out the pieces
- The time sitting at the sewing machine piecing the quilt top
- how long it takes to hand quilt or tie the baby quilt in a professional and attractive fashion
Ask any quilter and they will tell you that the cost of the materials is a minute portion of the equation when pricing baby quilts. You won’t think that crib sized quilts are so expensive when you deduct the price of fabric and notions and then divide the remaining amount by the number of hours spent on labor.
If you want a unique baby gift that your friends will treasure, give precious handmade baby quilts. If you’re looking for a cheap gift, a homemade quilt may be out of reach but please don’t discount the love and labor that goes into the creation of these beautiful pieces of fabric art.
Please make plans to visit us often to see the latest pictures of homemade baby quilts shared by visitors to our website.
I share nursery projects and repair ideas for inspiration, but I’m not an authorized crib technician or manufacturer representative. Always verify part compatibility and safety standards before making repairs or modifications. For details, please read the full disclaimer.
Hi, I’m Jan — the creator of Unique Baby Gear Ideas. I love helping expecting parents discover nursery décor inspiration and creative photo shoot ideas that make every stage of pregnancy feel beautiful.
Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of parents choose safe, stylish nursery furniture through hands-on reviews and real-world testing.
The suggestions I share here come from years of hands-on experience styling nurseries, reviewing maternity gowns, and learning what makes each photo session shine.
All articles and images on Unique Baby Gear Ideas are personally reviewed and edited by Jan Bay. Modern creative tools may assist with design or drafting, but every final page reflects my own voice, experience, and editorial judgment.
Unique Baby Gear Ideas advises everyone to never use drop side baby cribs. It is illegal to buy, sell or use a drop side crib. If you own a drop side crib, please disassemble it and dispose of it at the local city or county waste dump.
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