Baby quilt is finished – 2018.07.18

The baby quilt is done!

I layered it with batting and fleece backing.  I cut the batting to 1.5 inches wider than the top on each side, and I cut the fleece backing even larger, so there was about 4 inches extra on each side.

I stitched around the edge of the top through all the layers, then I quilted two lines through the center, one vertical and one horizontal.  This stabilized the layers and divided the quilt into four sections.  I echo-quilted each section with parallel right-angle lines about 1.5 inches apart.

I trimmed the fleece so it was 2″ wider than the batting on all sides, and folded it over to the front as binding.  I used the mitering technique described in faux blanket binding by red flannel pantry.  I straight-stitched about 1/4″ in from the raw edge of the binding, then zigzag stitched over the raw edge.

The final size is 44 x 44 inches.  It’s soft and cuddly, and bright and colorful – exactly what I wanted!

Thanks for stopping by.  Today, I’m linking up with these blogs – click on the links below, where you’ll find many other creative and inspirational projects.

Em’s Scrap Bag Moving It Forward Monday
Love Laugh Quilt Monday Making
WIP Wednesday @ The Needle & Thread Network
WIPs on Wednesday at Esther’s Quilt Blog