If you’ve ever been handed an invite for a baby shower, you may know of the shock of expression and then the thought that yes, you could probably make an easy baby quilts in a day. We are always enthusiastic about sewing for others.
Giving us an excuse to make something with a short deadline is probably the highlight (even though we may complain about it).
Let’s take a look at easy baby quilts that yes, you can make in a day.
They don’t require a lot of fabric – because they are for babies. If the intention is to sew it and finish it in a day or two, then there won’t be any complicated techniques or steps like applique, dresden plates. They will be more along the line of quilt as you go, mile a minute or jelly roll style quilts.

What size is a baby quilt?
There is a pretty typical size for the baby quilt. But what you may not know is that the crib has a little bit larger size, then the baby quilt you will use to carry or place on the floor during play time.
- Baby. . 30″ x 40″
- Crib/Toddler. 45″ x 60″. 36″ x 52″
How much fabric do you need?
Depending on the pattern – the more pieces and cuts you make the more fabric you’ll need. Picking a simple baby quilt is not difficult, you just need to make sure that the pattern is simple in the block construction.
- Backing 1 yard to 1 1/2 yards
- 1/3 yard or strips of 2 1/4″ x Width of fabric
- 2 yards of fabric for the top
- Batting
You can use whatever fabric you’d like for babies- think of the baby’s nursery, what colors may help with the type of quilt.
What makes a quilt simple and one you can sew in a day?
As mentioned above – the pattern. Large blocks. Large pieces. If you notice a lot of pieces – don’t do it. It will take you longer than you think. If there is a lot of prep mentioned be cautious.
You may want to review the pattern and find those that use quick piecing. Like uses strips to make four patch blocks. Or layer cakes that you can stack, cut and sew back together to make a fun quilt.
Think simple design. nine patch quilt blocks, eye spy block,
Free Quilt Pattern – you can sew in a Day

This quilt is perfect for layer cakes! Whether you make your own layer cakes or purchase them from your favorite quilt shop – this will work!
There are no points in the quilt, making it super quick to sew up and finish in a weekend. Also, large square for the win!

Early Bird Quilt – add a little fun applique to the center of your quilt, just for fun!

Pre-Quilted / This quilt is super simple to make and it comes already quilted (using pre-quilted fabric)

Vintage Hankie Quilt – use your fun stash of hankies for a one of a kind quilt.

Zippy baby quilt – simple patchwork quilt.

30 Minute baby blanket – super quick and simple using only two pieces of fabric. Perfect for beginner quilters.

Double Gauze Baby Blanket – simple bound edge adding a few fun pom poms (these may not be the best for babies). This could be used as a receiving blanket as well.

Easy Nine Patch – use a layer cake for quick cutting and piecing.

Speedy Gonzales Quilt – by Slice of Pi Quilts / A quick quilt using quilt as you go technique with squares laid on top of the background fabric. The quilting is done while stitching the squares down.

Easy Jelly Roll quilt – by On Williams Street. Larger than needed, but super simple to sew up.

Weekend Baby Quilt – by Village Bound Quilts / Super simple and large half square triangles.

Crayon Box Quilt – by A Spoonful of Sugar Designs / simple squares make for easy piecing on this baby quilt.

Split Four Patch – by Devoted Quilter / It’s almost as simple as making a regular 4 patch block, but the angles make it look so much more interesting. As a bonus, the tutorial uses 10″ squares, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for a project for a layer cake.

Carnival Baby – by Lake Girl Quilts / while the quilt features half square triangles, you can use your scraps which will help you use your stash.

Baby Bricks – by Christa Watson / Great quilt that you can play around with the blue or pink versions, depending on what you really need.
Quick and Easy Baby Quilts and Patterns
- Double Slice – Thanks to help of precuts, this quilt stitches together in a flash!
- Bow Tie – Sew this chunky bow tie quilt top in a day! It’s the perfect baby gift for a boy or a girl.
- Tee Shirt – Take a trip down memory lane with this simple pattern design.
- Square Spotlight – Let your fabric shine through with this basic shape.
- Tumbler – A fun variation on traditional patchwork.
- Ruby Star – Easy way to use your squares to make a star pattern.
More easy free baby quilt patterns

Chevron quilt by Crafty Staci / Sew these large half square triangles to make a chevron pattern. Great for boy or girl babies.

Little Pops – by Blue Sky Modern Craft – aren’t these the cutest popsicle sticks!! There are a few pieces that are smaller, but this could be made in a weekend if you really wanted to.

Simple Harmony – by Flower Sew / this would be super cute if you used your stash or eye spy fabric. Simple patchwork squares, it really can be easy and cute at the same time.
Don’t forget about the finished quilt. A lot of time we begin projects and quilts, but have the hardest time finishing! Here are some helpful tips and tricks for getting those gifts to those we are sewing them for.

Finishing the Quilt
1. Cut or piece together a piece of quilt backing fabric and make a quilt sandwich with the backing, batting, and top.
2. Baste together with fusible batting, pins or basting spray.
3. Quilt as desired. Straight line quilting or cross hatch quilting with your walking foot would be fast and easy. Trim away the extra batting and backing.
4. Depending on your fabric width, You will need 5 or 6 strips of fabric for the binding. Cut 2 1/2” tall (or desired height) binding strips. Sew the binding strips together and bind using your favorite method. This is my favorite quilt binding method.
Don’t miss these other free Quilt Patterns too:
- Super cute dolls and quilts
- How to make baby knit pants
- Easy Baby quilts for beginners
- Baby quilts for girls
- 30 Minute baby blankets
- Free fat quarter toy patterns

Becky Jorgensen is the creative quilter behind Patchwork Posse, the Patchwork Planner and her online quilt group Patchworkers Plus. You can find her patterns in books, magazines, and her quilt membership. Gather your quilting supplies, organize your sewing space, explore the process of disappearing quilt blocks, or finish a free quilt pattern. I'll help you use what you have, finish what you start and make your quilting journey fun!
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