Ready for another simple handmade home project? One of the things on my to-do list in preparing for our foster family homestudy was getting beds ready. Foster families rarely know what age children are going to be coming into their home, so having beds and bedding in every size from crib to toddler to twin is a necessity! Add to that, the fact that you’ll need bedding sets for boys and for girls, and the cost for comforters or quilts can really add up. (Experienced foster parents will tell you, too, that you quickly become a master at rearranging every bedroom in the house in a few hours!)
I had a terrible time when I started my hunt for toddler bedding. Cute, quality, non-character toddler bedding is really hard to find at a reasonable cost. So, I went to work making a couple of simple quilted blankets using measurements to fit a toddler bed, and I snapped some pictures along the way to write up a tutorial for you!
You can make this quilted blanket in any size. You’re really just limited to the width of the fabric you choose, unless, of course, you piece a few fabric cuts together. Choosing a fabric that has a straight-line pattern print for the top of the blanket is what makes the quilting simple. You’ll simply quilt along the lines of the fabric. You can see that my straight-line pattern is sort of curvy, but it was still easy to follow with my stitching, and I loved the character that it adds to the blanket.
The “binding” on this blanket is actually made by cutting the backing larger and folding it forward. This is a great quick method that you can use with quilts, too!
You can download the full tutorial right here: Simple Quilted Blanket Tutorial!
Cute! I just made a Charlie Hoodie for our new foster son. So excited to have a boy to sew for!!
I am so happy for you guys! love the quick and easy reminder, sometimes we quilters want to make it to detailed. By the way finally cutting my star wars knit and doing your layette for my grand baby!
Such cute projects you have!
Thank you for all the information you send out to us. I look forward to all the information I come across. One day I will start my quilt. I have been saying this for sometime. I have saved special clothing from my loved ones that have past and I want to bring this love together in one project!
Hello I downloaded this tutorial ages ago back when the site was Sew Fish Sticks, and cant find it but need to reprint it as the pages have faded. It keeps sending me to a broken link? A little help finding it again please. I have this same fabric from when it was in stores and saved it! Just now getting around to this project now that I have a little girl!