My daughter Stephie wanted to make Ellie a beach blanket out of some bandannas! This little quilt is super easy and almost anyone can do it.
The colors were sheer Summer so off we went! Stephie carefully (they need to be the same size!) cut the squares and we laid them out in the order we liked!
Then I sewed the squares together. It’s important to be careful that the seam allowance is exactly the same. Sewing two complete rows and then sewing the row together is the way I like to do it. And ironing is important. I iron after every row! When the top is sewn together lay out the backing fabric right sides together with the top.
We used a soft terry cloth and doubled it, using the extra fabric to provide cushion instead of adding batting…
Pin the back and the top…RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER. Then sew around the outside using a small seam allowance and leaving 10 or 12 inches open.
Trim the seams before you turn the blanket “right-side-out”.
Turn the blanket to the right side and press it where you just sewed. Use lots of steam to get a nice pressing…press the open edge under…
Sew around the entire outside of the quilt (I used a decorative stitch) and just sew the open edge closed when you get to it!
This was a fast easy project. And really, if you keep your squares the same size and your seam allowance the seam allowance the same size anyone can do this!
Ellie loves being outside…she can’t wait to see the ocean!!!
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What a cheerful and beachy looking blanket! Love the way you used terrycloth.
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Cute Ellie pic!!
Love this! Thanks so much for sharing!
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I was just thinking what your daddy said. It’s beautiful, Robin.
LOVE it! I’m doing a cowboy themed party this summer and am going to make a long table runner using red and blue bandanas! ; )
Great idea! I love the colors of the bandannas too. I like the idea of using double terry cloth for the backing too. It will wash easily, won’t bunch up after washing because of the batting and be a nice beach blanket for Ellie to use through the years. :0)
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So very cute and I love the colors! Wonderful!
LOVE IT! So, so cute. I was just telling my hubby this weekend that I need to learn how to sew – this is a perfect example of why.
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Wow, those bandanas are so cheerful! What a great idea- I’ll have to do this soon!
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Too cute!!! I love it, Robin.
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Love it. The colors are amazing together!
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oh good grief… i just love the colors in this posting.. like LOVE… so happy and cheerful… and then the happy ending… ellie… smiling so big. just a gift….
xxo ,kim
p.s. i could not, i repeat… cound NOT make this quilt… lol….
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I love it and can’t wait to see Ellie on it at the beach!
What a bright fun quilt! It is beautiful, and I love the terry cloth!
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Great idea. And, you can find bandana’s pretty cheaply at a thrift store….good thinking!!!!
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Such a great idea!!! Thanks so much for linking up!!!
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So beautiful! I LOVE IT! Makes me want to go to the beach. RIGHT. NOW.
I got lost in all of those directions, because I’m sewing illiterate, but going to the end to see Elliot was SO WORTH IT. More photos of the punkin, please.
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So bright and summery! Perfect for a beach blanket.
Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day!
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THose colors are too cute and beachy! I love it!
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So…I am a new follow and so happy to have found you and I am working on a blog post featuring this right now! Be sure to check back later!!! Have a fab Thursday!!!
I reeeallly love it! I’ve been wanting something for the beach, now I’ve found it! So cute.
Thanks!
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I love this! I’ve been wanting to make a BIG beach blanket for my baby Ella and this would be perfect! If only I knew all the sewings tips and tricks to putting it together… Hummm… maybe, just maybe I can figure this one out? Thanks for sharing!
I love this idea. It is so bright and cheery. Perfect for the beach & using terrycloth was genius!
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What an excellent idea!!
My show n tell is my “BLUE IRIS”. I do hope you can find time to stop by and view the beauty!!
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Love this project! Thanks for sharing it.
What a fun idea. Thanks
What a fun GREAT idea Robin!!
Thanks for linking up to I’m Lovin’ It!! Have a GREAT weekend!
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I love this- I’ve seen the idea to use bandanas before, but never paired with terry for a beach blanket! It’s perfect, right down to the colors and designs you chose!
Thank you for participating in Talented Tuesday! I really enjoyed your project, and have featured it in this week’s Talented Tuesday post! I look forward to seeing more projects!
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