So, I have acquired quite a few fat quarter packs that have five fat quarters. I wanted to figure out something to do with these. If you only have on fat quarter pack of the same design you could be limited to what you can do. I do love babies so I decide that I needed to find a pattern that was friendly to these 5 fat quarter bundles. Baby quilts it is.
I could not find any pattern that was suitable or that I liked, so I made my own. I really liked the dog fabric, so I wanted to make sure that I could showcase the dog prints. I had a few issues with the size of things, so this is not perfect, but the next one, I will have just right. I don’t have any fancy quilting software, so I was just drawing on paper. It was super simple to make and with the 5 fat quarter pack and a yard of solid, I made a cute baby quilt. I sort of like it.
I quilted dog bones into the quilt with my homemade dog bone ruler and put dog fleece
on the back. I like fleece on the back because it is very forgiving. However, I find it much harder for some unknown reason to quilt. My shoulders are killing me after quilting when there is fleece on the back.
So, what did I learn? I managed to sew the 
binding on by machine entirely. Never did it before. Watched a couple of video’s. For a first time, it is not too bad. I don’t mind the hand binding on the back, but for some things, I think sewing it on is acceptable and I have to tell you that I have never had better looking corners. ever.
Happy Sewing
Happy Quilting
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Cute quilt! Is it difficult to sew the binding by machine. A friend of mine is learning how to do it and I have asked her to show me how. Any feedback from you would be appreciated.
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One thing I did that helped was that after I sewed it on the back I ironed it forward to make sure I didnt catch the back when I sewed it to the front. Hope that makes sense.
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It does. Thanks for the tip.
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I really like making up my own projects or making changes to established ones. I like all the ideas you added to your baby quilt. Nice job on the machine binding!
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Thank you!
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Hey cute quilt. Good for you!! Which videos did you watch? Hugs. Good day here.
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Thanks Nanette. Talk with you soon!
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Lovely doggy quilt, and impressive corners
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Thank you
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Ha! I sew almost all my bindings by machine–I figure it’s more durable. Especially important on quilts for little ones. Glad it worked out for you!
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Thanks!
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The corners ARE perfect 🙂 but so is this adorable childs quilt. Love the material and your pattern design ~ well done!
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Thank you!
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This is a great pattern, I love the simplicity of it, a quick and easy gift where the fabric just makes it. Your corners are perfect, Lori, beautiful sewing there.
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Thanks Kathy!
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I like the way you dared to experiment with a new design, materials and a new technique. Do you use quilters gloves when you quilt? I find the grip of the rubber finger tips on the fabric takes some of the pressure off my shoulders.
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I do but maybe I should try a different type@ Thanks!
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Oh, that’s a GREAT design! I hope you’re going to do a tutorial, so I can make one, too. That is a wonderful idea for those packs. Thanks for sharing it.
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Hi Susan. I di plan to do something, just making sure all my measurements are correct. Thanks!
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