Being a grandmother is very different than mother. Both being very special in their own way. In time, you might surprise yourself on how near and dear this baby will envelop your heart in a very special way. Wishing Aria the best during this special time for her.
Congratulations. I too am awaiting the birth of my first grandchild and about to embark on a quilt. I’ve decided to make a spiders web design but not settled on the colour ways. I need to get a move on.
Marion, you wont need a pattern. But à 60° triangle template will be very helpful. There are some that offer to cut multiples. But just get a single. Calculate your size of quilt and number of rows required.
Cut strips WOF the size of your finished row PLUS 1 and half inches". Using template cut triangles. Remember you need a second batch of triangles in alt fabric (alternates for each row).
Be mindful of pattern direction so you can cut your triangles 1 up 1 down across the strip, lining up the base of the triangle on the straight edge each time.
Using this method your grain is always on the base of the triangle. Take care not to stretch the sides of the triangle on the cross grain.
Thank you so much. I do have a triangle template and fabric. In fact it was seeing the baby quilt Rachel had done gave me the idea. I will upload a pcture when I am done.
This baby boy quilt will be adorable and soft looking. I’ve never worked with sherpa and not even sure I would know where to buy some. Can you give me more info on where to buy some stateside? I did google items on Etsy, but they all looked so thick on one side. Any input will be appreciated. Thank you!
That's right, sherpa has a thick nap on one side and is a smooth knit on the other side. It's pretty easy to use as a backing for a small blanket. Just use a few extra basting pins! In America I used to buy organic cotton sherpa. I don't remember the shop, but I think you can't go wrong so long as it is cotton.
Great news. I have some cotton Sherpa too and have been puzzled about how to use it in a quilt. Mine is quite plush. Can it be machine quilted? I look forward to what you will do with yours.
I think it would be hard to machine quilt it. Like Viv said, I suggest tying or hand quilting which is what I am doing. I have also used it for the backings of baby bibs and for baby hats.
Not so sure about machine quilting but it could be tied I.e. feed a thread or very narrow ribbon through both layers and tie in a knot top side. It should be sewn to sécure so chewy little teeth cannot libérate a piece.
Being a grandmother is very different than mother. Both being very special in their own way. In time, you might surprise yourself on how near and dear this baby will envelop your heart in a very special way. Wishing Aria the best during this special time for her.
Glad to hear you are embracing this momentous occasion!
You maybe need a special tag for this quilt? Let me know, I'd love to make something for you and send it asap
What a nice offer! I hadn't gotten so far as to think about the tag, but it is a good idea to use something special. I think I already have something!
Congratulations. I too am awaiting the birth of my first grandchild and about to embark on a quilt. I’ve decided to make a spiders web design but not settled on the colour ways. I need to get a move on.
Blessings!
Marion, you wont need a pattern. But à 60° triangle template will be very helpful. There are some that offer to cut multiples. But just get a single. Calculate your size of quilt and number of rows required.
Cut strips WOF the size of your finished row PLUS 1 and half inches". Using template cut triangles. Remember you need a second batch of triangles in alt fabric (alternates for each row).
Be mindful of pattern direction so you can cut your triangles 1 up 1 down across the strip, lining up the base of the triangle on the straight edge each time.
Using this method your grain is always on the base of the triangle. Take care not to stretch the sides of the triangle on the cross grain.
So nice of you to give this explanation, Viv. Spot on!
Thank you so much. I do have a triangle template and fabric. In fact it was seeing the baby quilt Rachel had done gave me the idea. I will upload a pcture when I am done.
Yes, it does take time to really believe you are going to be a gramma.
This will be a beautiful quilt!
Beautiful!
This baby boy quilt will be adorable and soft looking. I’ve never worked with sherpa and not even sure I would know where to buy some. Can you give me more info on where to buy some stateside? I did google items on Etsy, but they all looked so thick on one side. Any input will be appreciated. Thank you!
That's right, sherpa has a thick nap on one side and is a smooth knit on the other side. It's pretty easy to use as a backing for a small blanket. Just use a few extra basting pins! In America I used to buy organic cotton sherpa. I don't remember the shop, but I think you can't go wrong so long as it is cotton.
Great news. I have some cotton Sherpa too and have been puzzled about how to use it in a quilt. Mine is quite plush. Can it be machine quilted? I look forward to what you will do with yours.
Your son will be an uncle too.
I think it would be hard to machine quilt it. Like Viv said, I suggest tying or hand quilting which is what I am doing. I have also used it for the backings of baby bibs and for baby hats.
Not so sure about machine quilting but it could be tied I.e. feed a thread or very narrow ribbon through both layers and tie in a knot top side. It should be sewn to sécure so chewy little teeth cannot libérate a piece.
Lovely! Is there a pattern? I would like to try it.
Thanks! I don't have a pattern for it, but Quilter Viv gave a nice tips overview in another comment on this post =)