PLAY HOUSE: Baby quilt with multiple colors

I had an opportunity to make a baby quilt and donate it to the local quilt group, Kent Quilters, to help raise money for the firehouse. I used to be a member of the group, but I stepped back to focus on my business. However, I’ve continued to donate quilts and handmade items once or twice a year when asked. The ladies in the group work so hard together to support the local community through quilting, and I’m honored to play a small role in helping them!

I knew I wanted to make a baby boy quilt when I was asked to donate one. I picked up the cute backing fabric while we were in Maine for spring break. I couldn’t decide what to make until the deadline approached, even though I had two patterns in mind: Play House and Checkerboard Dance Floor. In the end, I decided to make a Play House baby quilt (Finished size 42in square) using different colors for each block. Since the pattern doesn't include that version or a baby size, I adapted it to create this quilt.

 

 

 

  

WHAT YOU NEED:

• PLAY HOUSE quilt pattern (digital / paper)
• (5) Fat Eighths (FE) - BLOCK A
• (4) Fat Quarters (FQ) - BLOCK B
• (1) 1/2 yard - borders and squares for BLOCK B
• (1) 5/8 yard - skinny strips and squares for BLOCK A
• (1) 3/8 yard - binding
• (1) 1-1/4 yard* - backing

* You may need more yardage if you send your quilt top to the long arm quilter.

  

Kona Cotton by Robert Kaufman Fabrics - Oasis, Breakers, Capri, Bahama Blue, Aqua Surf, Paris Blue, Peacock and Dusty Blue.

Borders - Kona Cotton Baby Blue

Skinny strips for the blocks - Kona Cotton Gotham Grey

  

BLOCK 1

 

BLOCK B

 

CUTTING THE FABRIC:

(5) Fat Eighths (FE) - BLOCK A

Refer to the cutting tables for the log cabin blocks (CRIB) - Cut (2) rectangles each for BLOCK A

Note: The cutting table shows (12) rectangles and squares for a CRIB size but cut (2) rectangles each instead from each FE. No need to cut the squares.

(4) Fat Quarters (FQ) - BLOCK B

Refer to the cutting tables for the log cabin blocks - Cut (2) rectangles each for BLOCK B

(1) 1/2 yard - borders and squares for BLOCK B

Cut (4) 3 1/2in x WOF, sub-cut

• (2) 3 1/2in x 36 1/2in
• (2) 3 1/2in x 40 1/2in

Cut (4) 2 1/2in SQ from remaining fabric

(1) 5/8 yard - skinny strips and squares for BLOCK A

(1) 3/8 yard - binding

Cut (4) or (5) 2 1/2in x WOF

 

Parts for BLOCK A

  

Parts for BLOCK B

 

Quilted on BERNINA Q16 using Mettler Thread (Silk-Finish Cotton 60wt) 

 

Backing and binding fabric - Michel Mirror 

 

 

 

  

I loved how it turned out! This baby quilt features multiple colors, with each block showcasing a different hue. The vibrant and light mix of colors adds a playful and cheerful touch, making it perfect for a baby.

Happy quilting!