I decided to make a couple of last minute cuddle quilts today. I need to get them done quickly so I can post them a week from this coming Tues. So, I came up with a truly fast and easy quilt. It isn't fancy but if you are just looking for something a child can drag around and snuggle into while watching fireworks, this is it.
Decide your size. I like 45X 60" give or take. Look through your stash for some fabric that has a nice over all pattern. I found one that has cows, barns and other farm animals all over it. The figures are a nice size so it will work well. I cut the fabric 50" X 65". I cut mine 2.50 inches smaller than that and added a border. I wanted to back it with fleece but didn't have anything that worked with the top so I got some deep brown flannel and used it. It was cut 3" all around larger than the top. I loaded the backing onto my machine horizontally, covered with batting and then the top. I quilted using a loose meandering stitch. When I trim, I will leave the backing an inch wider than
The photo shows the idea. Not done yet as hubby and I decided to go out for a bit but it and the second one will be done in plenty of time. If you wanted a top with a bit more work, you could cut the fabric into 10 inch squares, sew them together with sashing between each block and row and a border around the outside.
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all who live in this county,
Blessings,
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