Friday, December 12, 2008

lily's quilt.



I love this quilt. It was easy and so fun to make.
NOTE- 3 of my 6 kids are pictured above
(anna,6-top; leah,2-middle; lily,3mos-bottom)
isn't that funny? i didn't even notice it till later...
You need-
Front: 45 in. of fabric (just over a yard)
Back: 45 in. of fabric
Stripes: 9- 2.5 inch strips of cute contrasting fabric
Big Ric Rac: 90 inches
Small Ric Rac: 180 inches
Binding: 15 inches (or 6- 2.5 inch strips)
Directions-
Use spray basting to connect the batting to the back and the front pieces of fabric.
On the front, pin...
2.5 in. fabric strip
2.5 in. fabric strip
2.5 in. fabric strip
small ric rac
large ric rac
small ric rac
2.5 in. fabric strip
2.5 in. fabric strip
2.5 in. fabric strip
small ric rac
large ric rac
small ric rac
2.5 in. fabric strip
2.5 in. fabric strip
2.5 in fabric strip
Sew to the top using 1/2 in. seams on the fabric. (This attaches the strip AND quilts the quilt.)
Attach the binding using a 1/2 in. seam... just iron the binding in half and sew it on leaving the raw edges. (See the picture.)
Note: The first time you wash it, there will be a tangled mess from fray. Trim the threads and next time you wash you'll be fine. Don't forget to wash it BEFORE giving it as a gift!!
Easy. Peasy.
love it.

4 comments:

Bliss said...

Beautiful quilt, beautiful baby!

Browndirtcottage said...

ooooo.....i want this baby..oh i mean quilt......both are sweeties!!

Shari said...

Lily is such a cutie and so lucky to have such an interesting, touchy-feely quilt. Thanks for the directions!

Jenni at talking hairdryer said...

I'm thinking of making this quilt for a baby gift. AFTER Christmas. I think I have scraps I could use, I just need to buy the ric rac.

I've always loved Lily's...