30 Minute Baby Blanket with Mitered Corner

Learn how to make a simple baby blanket with mitered corners. Great to have a few on hand for surprise presents. This quick baby quilt uses only two pieces of fabric and one is a yard and the other is just under a yard.

Sometimes there isn’t much time for sewing up a baby blanket.  We are told and the next thing we know it’s time to go to the party or present our gift!  

To help you with this problem that frequently shows up in my life, here is a quick baby blanket tutorial….but it’s kind of a little fancy with mitered corners.

It’s a bit tricky, but once you get it you will love it!  It’s perfect for making a few and having them on hand for emergency presents.

Materials Needed:

• Accent fabric cut to 40 inches square
• Center fabric cut to 30 inches square
• The outside border/binding fabric LARGER than your center fabric.

I’ll quickly tell you that the theory of this is-the back or accent fabric will get pulled to the front or center fabric.

If you cut the back 10 inches larger than the front, then it will come about 5 inches onto the front on EACH side!

Make your own adjustments on these cut measurements.

Green Baby Blanket: My one piece wasn’t large enough to get a 40 inch cut, so i went with 36 inches.  Therefore, my accent only comes over around 3 inches on each side to the front. Get it?

Blue Baby Blanket: My one piece was 36″ x 42″ and the inside fabric was 36″ x 30″ When I was lining up the centers of the pieces, you’ll want to match up the 42″ side with the 36″ side, and the 36″ with the 30″.

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I’ll guide you through the simple steps to make a cozy and charming baby blanket, as well as share some helpful tips to ensure your project turns out beautifully.

30 Minute Baby Blanket with Mitered Corner:

1) Fold the accent and the center fabric  in half and mark with a pencil on the wrong side of the fabric the center. Repeat for all 4 sides of each piece.

2) Taking the accent and the center fabrics, match the marked centers and pin in place right sides together. Continue to pin from the center out to the edge.

***NOTICE that the edges DO NOT MATCH!!!!  This is not a mistake. I am not batty. {no comments there please }

See how the accent is dangling in the corner? No worries thoughThis will become the miter corner. Nice huh?

3) After pinning from the center to the edges along all 4 sides it is time to sew!

4) Start in the center on one side and stitch to the edge. ***You will need to STOP SEWING 1/4 inch from the edge**

5) Start again 1/4 inch from the edge and sew along the next sideagain, stopping 1/4 inch from the edge. Repeat until you go around all 4 sides-LEAVE AN OPENING FOR TURNING-

6) Now you will need to deal with those floppy corners.  Fold that inside center fabric in.

7) Fold the sides in Matching up the side seams.

8)  Take a ruler and line it up along the folded edge and the end of the sewing line- where you stopped stitching.  Draw a line with a pencil. You will stitch on this line. Pin in place to keep it all in order. 

*if you line it up on the raw edge it WILL NOT WORK***

9)  Sew on pencil line.  Pull this corner right sides out and DOUBLE CHECK that it’s correct before cutting!

• Cut off corner 1/4 inch from stitched line.

10) Turn Right sides out using the opening you left earlier.

11)  Iron down the edges. This takes a bit of coaxing, but really the accent fabric will jump to the front!  Fiddle with those miter corners to get them just right and perfect.  When you get to the opening you left, fold inside the selvage edge and pin in place.

12)  Take the blanket to the sewing machine and stitch on the ACCENT fabric just beyond that edge.  This will keep it all from shifting with use and will close that opening for turning. Isn’t that just slick girls?

Baby Blanket with Mitered Corner -step by step Video

Additional Tips for Sewing the Baby Blanket

1. Pre-wash Your Fabric: Always pre-wash your fabric to prevent any shrinkage or color bleeding after the blanket is finished.
2. Use Coordinating Thread: Select a thread color that complements your fabric. This will ensure your stitches blend in nicely and enhance the overall look of the blanket.
3. Secure Your Mitered Corners: When sewing the mitered corners, use pins or clips to hold them in place. This will help you achieve sharp, clean corners. Also, don’t forget to audition them prior to cutting!! This will save you a lot of frustration and note waste your fabric and time.
4. Topstitch for Durability: Consider adding a topstitch around the edge of the blanket. This not only secures the mitered corners but also adds a decorative touch and increases durability. Make sure your stitch is 1/8″ and not larger so it closes the turning opening.
5. Personalize It: Add an embroidered name, a fabric applique, or a decorative stitch to personalize the blanket. This makes it extra special as a gift. You can do this before you put the blanket together, or even afterwards if you’d like.
6. Layering: If you want a thicker blanket, you can add a layer of batting between the fabric layers. Just ensure it’s well secured, so it doesn’t shift inside the blanket.
7. Practice Mitered Corners: If you’re new to mitered corners, practice on a small piece of fabric first. This will help you get comfortable with the technique before working on your actual project.

More Mitered Corner Baby Blankets and Resources

This is another quick blanket that was made with tie dye fabric– but still has the mitered corners! This was a lot of fun to make and you could even get others to help at a shower or other party.

Tie Dye Summer Blanket here!

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