This quilted play mat includes lots of interesting textures and fun crinkly leaves. It's also crazy cute, and would look adorable in any baby's room!
Finished size is about 42 inches across, depending on fabric shrinkage.
Finished size is about 42 inches across, depending on fabric shrinkage.
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Materials
Main fabric (The aqua on mine): 1/2 yard of each of 3 different quilting fabrics.
Scalloped border fabric (orange on mine): 1/4 yard of each of 3 different quilting fabrics.
Backing Fabric: 1 1/2 yards. Any light to medium weight woven cotton fabric will work.
Leaves: 1/8 yard each of 4 different fabrics. Scraps work great for this! I used satin, corduroy, and plush minky. Look for interesting textures.
Tree Trunk: 20" by 12" piece. I used dot minky.
Quilt batting: 45" by 45". I used Warm and Natural "Baby/ Crib" size.
a small amount of poly fill
Thread
a crinkly snack/ chip bag
It is best if you do not prewash or preshrink your main and scalloped boarder fabrics. They will quilt up better if they are quilted before washing.
Equipment:
a sewing machine
scissors, and a rotary cutter and mat, if you have one.
chalk or disappearing fabric pen
lots of pins!
a chopstick
paper and pencil for drafting your templates
ruler
Main fabric (The aqua on mine): 1/2 yard of each of 3 different quilting fabrics.
Scalloped border fabric (orange on mine): 1/4 yard of each of 3 different quilting fabrics.
Backing Fabric: 1 1/2 yards. Any light to medium weight woven cotton fabric will work.
Leaves: 1/8 yard each of 4 different fabrics. Scraps work great for this! I used satin, corduroy, and plush minky. Look for interesting textures.
Tree Trunk: 20" by 12" piece. I used dot minky.
Quilt batting: 45" by 45". I used Warm and Natural "Baby/ Crib" size.
a small amount of poly fill
Thread
a crinkly snack/ chip bag
It is best if you do not prewash or preshrink your main and scalloped boarder fabrics. They will quilt up better if they are quilted before washing.
Equipment:
a sewing machine
scissors, and a rotary cutter and mat, if you have one.
chalk or disappearing fabric pen
lots of pins!
a chopstick
paper and pencil for drafting your templates
ruler
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linrodann says:
Jan 17, 2013. 9:51 AMReplySo cute! I kind of wish I knew someone with a baby so I could make this.
marksfam says:
Mar 2, 2012. 5:43 PMReply
I made this play mat last week for a baby gift. It is the cutest thing I ever made! I added a corduroy red bird in the tree. Thanks for the great idea!!
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zurichko says:
Sep 8, 2011. 10:34 AMReplyThis is the cutest thing ever! I stink at sewing but I'd be willing to try this!
Sherlock69 says:
Aug 6, 2011. 8:34 PMReply
This is the cutest project! I'm working on mine right now :-) since i'm 34 weeks pregnant it's a slow process lol.I'll try to add a pic when i'm done
fallnlog says:
Apr 17, 2011. 8:32 PMReply
Oh my goodness! I have to make this for my new niece we are welcoming in August.
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scoochmaroo says:
Apr 7, 2011. 3:48 PMReplyYes, I want to make this!
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GirlGeek79 says:
Mar 30, 2011. 11:29 PMReply
I want one! Need to organize dig to unearth my sewing stuff!
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Nyki_L (author) says:
Apr 3, 2011. 2:17 PMReply
Who do you think is getting this one? ;)
D-FRIENDS says:
Apr 2, 2011. 2:19 AMReply
NAAWWW how cute :3
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leonardml says:
Mar 29, 2011. 3:00 PMReply
It's just lovely!
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DELETED_jorgegunn says:
Mar 28, 2011. 9:25 PMReply
super adorable
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ortizortizortiz says:
Mar 28, 2011. 4:06 PMReply
I love this! Beautifully executed.
peach70 says:
Mar 27, 2011. 11:45 PMReply
I love it. So creative and different. I think you really have a winner!
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kathrynl says:
Mar 27, 2011. 9:44 AMReplyThis is beautiful! Well done!
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ChrysN says:
Mar 26, 2011. 6:37 PMReplyLooks wonderful!
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