Sew Easy Quilt!

My son is growing out of his crib blankets, he's 7 now,  and I've always wanted to do a quilt for him. oh, but so much work! cutting, sewing, pressing, matching points, pinning and on and on...  So I've been mulling this project over in my head for a while. 

Step 1 Fabric

Head to your local thrift store, garage sales, and grandma's closet.  .  I have a buy-the-pound Goodwill outlet near me.  Find the rack/bin of linens, find something you like.   Look for top sheets that are the size you need, or bigger. Fitted sheets in the next size up will work too.  Look them over for rips and tears.

My son's Easy Quilt will be twin size. I chose a green geometric design for the front and found a solid green for the back.  I'm using an old comforter for the batting.  It's a vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comforter that has seen better days. The stuffing is showing and the stitching has come undone. But it just doesn't matter.

Pre-wash everything. Hot water, hot dryer. If it's going to shrink, you want it to do that before you get it all quilted up.

Comments

[spoonietreasures]

Thank you! I was quite nervous posting my first Instruct-able, but that sewing machine would sure make crafting easier and faster.   Place your votes for the Sew Warm Contest.

[b1russell]

Most excellent!  I love shopping thrift stores.  It's amazing what you can find.  Your instructable is clear and easy to follow - and makes use of some of my favorite time-saving sewing techniques.  Thanks!