scrappy postage stamp baby quilt

A few weeks ago I saw some scrappy 9 patch blocks start to pop up on Instagram (check out #scrappypostagestampQAL).  Since I am always looking for a way to use up scraps, I thought I'd join in.  After I posted my first blocks a friend commented that she really liked them.  Since I know that this friend is expecting a baby girl (she already has 3 boys) I thought I'd make them into a baby quilt for her.
Scrappy Postage Stamp Baby Quilt
I tried to stick with a little bit of a color scheme even though the quilt is scrappy and I used lots of pinks and peaches and corals with some purples and navies and blacks and greens.  Pretty much all the colors actually. But I think it turned out pretty fun.

Since this is going to a baby who lives in a place with cold winters and she is going to be born in February, I backed the quilt with AMH flannel.  My favorite.
Scrappy Postage Stamp Baby Quilt
The sashing is a Robert Kaufman white on white Spot On print and it so wonderful and soft and the binding is a Cotton + Steel basic.  

Finished size: 38" x 46".  The squares and sashing are all 2" finished.  

Comments

  1. Lynne TilleyDecember 18, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    This is an awesome quilt! What a lucky little boy. Fabulous!

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  2. The Cozy PumpkinDecember 18, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    So pretty! How do your flannel backs do with regular washing. I've only backed a Christmas quilt in it so I don't know. Does it pill much? I'm thinking of using flannel on the kiddos quilts. :)

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  3. JenniferDecember 18, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Pretty and simple. Perfect for a baby girl!

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  4. Lisa CDecember 18, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    It looks really pretty. What size blocks did you use? Thanks!

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  5. Vicki LouDecember 18, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    I really love these simple quilts. They are a bit old fashioned too....which my husband LOVES and considers warm and traditional. Thanks for sharing. It's perfect for a little girl.

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  6. Beth @ Cooking Up QuiltsDecember 18, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    This is such a pretty quilt! It looks so dainty and girly - perfect for a baby girl. I love that you put flannel on the back!

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  7. PierroDecember 18, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Rosemary B here:
    Erica, this is really beautiful.
    A lot of people do not like putting black in a baby quilt, but actually baby's vision is still very undeveloped and they respond well to black and white. This quilt is so pretty. This looks easy and fun. I think I could do this. Would you make a tutorial about the size of the sashing and such?
    It is such a sweet gift for your friend.

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  8. Lorna McMahonDecember 19, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Sweet, sweet, sweet! This scrappy little beauty is sure to keep that little gal snug as a bug. Love the mix of colours you used. And the flannel backing, too!

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  9. BethDecember 19, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Scrap quilts are the best. This is so pretty!

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  10. Missy ShayDecember 19, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    I love the colors you used, it turned out wonderful!

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  11. JennyDecember 20, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    Such a pretty little quilt. Your friend and her new baby are sure to love it!!

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