Looking for another baby quilt? You'll enjoy making this Pinwheel Batik Baby quilt following the easy tutorial.
I have a downloadable pattern for making this quilt cutting the pieces with the AccuQuilt GO! and also rotary cutting directions!
Purchase an ad-free printable version of my
Pinwheel Baby quilt here
This is another fast and easy tutorial for you using the Ready Set GO Ultimate Cutting System Starter Set from AccuQuilt.
I made a cute little batik quilt that can be used for a baby or on a table as a table topper.
The Ready Set GO Ultimate Cutting System Starter Set Includes:
- GO! Fabric Cutter
- GO! Qube 8" Mix & Match Block
- GO! Strip Cutter-2 ½" (2" Finished)
- GO! Cutting Mats: 6" x 6" and 10" x 24"
- GO! Qube Book by Eleanor Burns
- Die Pick
- Over 70 free patterns included!
This tutorial uses the AccuQuilt GO! cutter and dies but could easily be made with rotary cutting. If you would like me to add the rotary cutting directions just let me know and I'll update this post.
This is a great scrap quilt to make as you only use a few pieces for each block. I used bright colorful batik fabrics for the baby quilt.
24" x 29" Baby Quilt
Fabrics:
- 1-yard background fabric
- 9 fat quarters in different colors
- ¼ yard for binding
- 1-yard backing
If you don't have the AccuQuilt GO! cutter and dies I have included rotary cutting directions. Just cut the pieces listed below and then follow the tutorial.
Rotary Cutting Directions:
Background Print
- Cut 42 - 2½" x 4½" rectangles
- Cut 16 - 2½" squares
- Cut 28 - 3" squares
- Cut 2 - 1½" x 24" borders
Prints
Block 1 - make 5
- Cut 4 - 3" squares from 5 different colors
Block 2 - make 4
- Cut 2 - 3" squares from 4 different colors
Cut 4 - 2½" squares and 4 - 2½" x 4½" rectangles for border in various colors. Here is a diagram from one of my patterns to show you how to cut and piece your half-square triangles. If I'm not using AccuQuilt dies, I always cut my square bigger and then trim. That is why I recommend cutting the 3" squares instead of 2 ⅞".
AccuQuilt Cutting Directions:
Background print
- Cut 42 #8 (55715) rectangles
- Cut 16 #2 (55709) squares
- Cut 56 #5 (55712) half square triangles
- Cut 2 - 1 ½" x 24" for border
Block 1 - make 5
- Cut 8 #5 (55712) half square triangles - from 5 different colors
Block 2 - make 4
- Cut 4 #5 (55712) half square triangles - from 4 different colors
Cut 4 - #2 (55709) squares and 4 #8 (55715) rectangles for border in various colors
Cut 3 - 2 ½" strips using the GO! Strip Cutter-2 ½" (2" Finished) for the binding
Cut 42 #8 (55715) rectangles
Cut the HST pieces
Sew each background HST to one of your bright color HSTs using a ¼" seam allowance. It is so easy to match the dogeared corners and get perfect blocks!
Creating the Blocks
Photos are shown using HSTs cut with the AccuQuilt cutter. If rotary cutting, follow my directions for making the HSTs and trimming them to size shown above.
Block 1
Layout your pieces as shown.
Block 1 - make 5 using a different fat quarter or scraps for each one.
Block 2
Make your HSTs the same as block 1. You are making 4 HSTs for each block.
Add a #2 square and a #8 rectangles to each HST as shown.
Sew the 4 sections together.
Block 2 - make 4 using a different fat quarter or scraps for each one.
Layout your blocks and sew the rows together. This will make a baby quilt that is 24" x 24".
I wanted the baby quilt to be a little longer so I added a couple borders. Cut 2 - 1 ½" x 24" strips and sew to the top and bottom of the quilt using the AccuQuilt GO! 1 ½" strip cutter.
Add a pieced border that includes 2 - #2 squares and 5 - #8 rectangles using the following diagram.
I should have used the GO! Strip Cutter-2 ½" for the first border, the quilt would have been 24" x 31".
Add your batting and backing and quilt as desired.
I did a medium free-motion stitching using my vintage 15-91 Singer sewing machine. Cut the 2 – 2 ½? strips width of fabric for the binding and sew together. Add the binding.
As usual, I sewed my binding on using my machine binding tutorial.
This would make a beautiful fast and easy baby quilt or it could be used as a wall hanging.
This could also be used as a table topper, notice the runner below? That is the Serendipity table runner that I previously made.
I hope you have enjoyed this fast and easy baby quilt made with the AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter and the GO! Qube 8" dies. If you are looking for more ideas for table accessories, you might enjoy some of my previous quilt tutorials.
Get the Pinwheel Batik Baby Quilt tutorial pdf for making this quilt by cutting the pieces with a rotary cutter or using the AccuQuilt GO!
Purchase an ad-free printable version of my
Pinwheel Batik Baby quilt here
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Joan
Love the different pinwheels! Give it move motion! I also went back to the biding tutorial, always good to refresh. Watch those little raccoons! They are not good for the kitties or Mr. M. - cute as they are they are mean little critters. Heat wave here, everything is sloppy and wet.
Thanks!
Karen Poole
Wow, I wish I had this pattern a month ago! It’s so cute! I’m just finishing up a baby quilt but would have loved to have made this one. Maybe for the next great great niece or nephew!
Darlene W
I love the versatility of this pattern and the use of batiks gives the quilt such a modern look! I am inspired to follow your blog to see what new patterns you come up with. Thanks for sharing!
Yvonne
So glad you added the rotary cutter directions. One if my favorite parts is cutting out the quilt.
Bea
Another quilt I totally missed. Fun background fabric. Do you have a recipient for this?
PattiK
Love this baby quilt! When I tried to download the PDF pattern, it opens with the Bargello Table Runner pattern. Any idea how I can get it. Thanks for sharing your wonderful patterns. Patti
Dione Gardner-Stephen
Really sweet project. That background batik is delicious!!!
Sherry of createology
Sweet simple colorful baby quilt. I think I might be able to sew this one when I am into quilting. Lovely Weekend Dear...<3
Angela J Short
Really awesome blocks and quilt. So cool. Have a great day!!
BillieBee
Such a cute quilt. That background fabric is perfect.
Lori Morton
Ooooh my goodness! LOOOVE your Quilt! I would love a Rotary Cut Tutorial.... I do have an Accuquilt Cutter (& Dies..) on my Wish List already too 🙂
joan
It's just lovely! A rotary cutting tute would be super. Thank you so much.
Linda Gillian
I would love to have the rotary cutting instructions for this lovely quilt!
Doris Morse-Kirk
Connie, I agree with KC, there's little chance that I will own a GO, please publish cutting instructions for this wonderful baby quilt.
thanks so much
Karin Callander
Lovely! Yes, please do add the rotary cut update if you don't mind...slim to NO chance I'll ever get a GO! Just don't have the room or $$...
Do you ever get to see the real Pelly anymore?? Loved your color choices in this ine, so bright and cheerful. And I need a scrappy baby girl quilt soon!!
Susan
Thanks Connie. I have an Accuquilt and am still trying to figure out some of this stuff out. I like the way you did the first cut and then sub cut the HST.
mary
You always have such cute ideas. This looks wonderful in those fabrics.
Laura
cute, cute, cute. Please post regular cutting directions
Susan Ulrich
Once again you've outdone yourself Connie. I love this! It is simple and yet so darling! I'll be making one of these for sure. Oh, and I noticed that Pelly has made another appearance. Love that story!
Brenda
That's really cute! I love "whirlygig" blocks!! Which Island Batik is the background fabric? It reminds me of tropical flowers!! Love it! And the pelican is the perfect accent!