The 2023 Hands 2 Help program has begun. You can read all the details here with Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict. If this doesn't link to her page, you can click the icon at the top left column of my posts.
I'd like to start with a super quick and easy quilt that I made just last week. It was cut and pieced in a short afternoon and quilted the next day! It only takes 3 fabrics and super quick cutting since I made my version using stripsets.
The original pattern is called Baby Gingham by Fat Quarter Shop. You can collect the free pattern here at
I wanted to adjust the size a bit, so I added a column of squares on the right side and the bottom. My quilt finished at 45 x 55 which is a perfect size to fit the printed fleece I like to use for backings. I also use a thin layer of cotton batting; BUT in this case, I had a piece of high loft poly that I wanted to use up, so this quilt is extra puffy. I curved the corners a tiny bit. You can still use cross cut binding, but you won't have to fuss with the mitered corners. I quilted these on my DSM with a walking foot since they were so puffy.
Actually, when I make quick quilts, I have a habit of making 2 at a time. Here are the versions I made last week. They are quilted with Glide threads in appropriate colors.
and here is the fleece backing. I had enough to back both quilts.
I've added some diagrams in case you want to make your own quick quilts - Baby Gingham style !
If I've omitted anything important, please be sure to contact me for help. My quilts will be given to the area Ronald McDonald House again this year. I hope you are inspired to join in on this challenge too.
I'm joining these linky parties and also sharing with Sarah at https://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/
Monday - Small Quilts & Doll Quilts
Wednesday - Quilt Fabrication
The Inquiring Quilter
Thursday - My Quilt Infatuation
Friday - Alycia Quilts
I wish you a safe and happy week. Thanks so much for stopping by.
