[Nfb-krafters-korner] My next project.

[Deanna Lewis]

Joyce,
Thanks so much. I would like to join the class in October. It sounds like fun!
Deanna

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I do not know about this fabric with the backing  you are asking about and I
am a quilter.    

My thoughts on this is you can use for the backing cotton flannel and use a layer inside for the batting.  That way it will be soft and not too thick to quilt.  Of course you can use cotton batting and one layer of cotton flannel to back it and that is perfect for babies.

Now for sizing   The crib size or small ones you make for babies range in
size and, you know they don't stay small for too long.  So if you want them to use this for the first 6 months  I would shoot for like 45 by 54 which will last thru toddler age.  They usually make it a little less then 45" due to fabric being 45" wide.  That way you don't have to piece the backing.


I hope you join our class in October for the quilted table topper.

Joyce
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My next project.

Hi all,
I've been hand quilting for years, and right now I'm just making bow-tie squares and setting them aside to eventually make a quilt. Well, my step-sister is pregnant with a boy and I decided I'd like to make her a quilt for the baby. Only problem is, all the fabric squares I already have made are either floral patterns or pink, LOL. So, I purchased some more boyish fabrics. I'm doing a basic 4 inch square pattern with about 8 different print fabrics. I'm trying to decide how big this blanket/quilt should be. Should  I make it to fit a toddler bed? Or smaller? Also, the last baby quilt I made, for the backing, I used this really nifty fabric that already came with the quilt filling/stuffing attached. It wasn't too thick, but it worked perfectly. I am not sure if they still make fabric like this, and if so, where to purchase it. Do you all know if I can still get this? Also, please let me know your thoughts on the size. Thanks!
Deanna



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