How to Make a Baby Crib Quilt Using Panels

To create a baby crib blanket without a pattern, simply visit your fabric store and locate pre-printed blanket panels.

There are two types of panels, pre-printed and pre-printed, quilted.

The difference is the pre-printed patterns require you to sew on the batting, backing and trim. Those that are already quilted only need trim.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pre-printed baby quilt panel
• High Loft Batting
• Fabric for back
• Thread
• Fabric Tape Measure
• Sewing Machine
• Blanket Trim
• Optional: Yarn or Ribbon

1. Select your fabric panel and trim.
   
   If your panel is NOT pre-quilted, select backing fabric and batting.
   
   If you choose a pre-quilted panel skip to step 6.

2. Trim backing fabric and batting to size.

3. Baste batting between panel and back panel with right sides of fabric facing out.

4. Machine quilt.
   
   As an alternative to quilting, using a fabric tape measure, create a grid on the quilt marking intersections safety pins. Using the coordinating yarn or ribbon, loop a 2" piece of yarn or ribbon through the blanket, knotting securely on the front. If tying bows with the ribbon, use a longer piece and knot the ribbon well before tying the bow.

5. Trim edges of batting, panel and backing so they are even.

6. Pin trim in place, mitering the corners. Machine stitch near the edge, being careful to sew through both sides of the trim.