Easy baby quilt pattern

6" four-patches of 3" squares in scrappy pastels and white, set side by side with a 4" border. Only straight seams and squares.

The queen size is 92" × 110" with 238 blocks. Each size below has its own fabric list, cutting and backing, worked out for 42" fabric with ¼" seams, 10% extra and yardage rounded up to the next ¼ yard.

Easy Four Patch Baby quilt sizes
Size	Finished	Blocks	Top fabric
Crib	44" × 62"	54	3¾ yd
Throw	62" × 74"	99	6¼ yd
Twin	68" × 92"	140	8¼ yd
Full	86" × 98"	195	10¼ yd
Queen	92" × 110"	238	11½ yd
King	110" × 110"	289	13½ yd

The Four Patch block page has the cutting for single blocks in four sizes and the piecing step by step, with a drawing of every unit.

Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, queen size, 92" × 110" — Queen, 92" × 110"

Crib Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, 44" × 62"

54 blocks of 6", 9 rows of 6, 4" border.

Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, crib size, 44" × 62"

Fabric for the crib size
	Main, BindingDusty rose bouquet	¾ yd
	BackgroundWhite solid	1 yd
	Main, BorderAqua swirl	1 yd
	Main4 fabrics, scrappy	¼ yd each
	Backing2 panels 52" long, seams across; or 1½ yd of 108" wide	3 yd
	Batting72" × 90"	Twin

Cutting

Main, Binding: Cut 2 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 18 squares 3½". Cut 6 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 224" strip.
Background: Cut 9 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 108 squares 3½".
Main, Border: Cut 2 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 18 squares 3½". Cut 5 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 54½" and 2 at 44½".
Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Cut 2 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 18 squares 3½".

Putting it together

Make 54 Four Patch blocks, 6" finished (6½" with seam allowance). That takes 54 Four Patch blocks.
Lay out the blocks in 9 rows of 6. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
Layer the backing (52" × 70"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Throw Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, 62" × 74"

99 blocks of 6", 11 rows of 9, 4" border.

Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, throw size, 62" × 74"

Fabric for the throw size
	Main, BindingDusty rose bouquet	1 yd
	BackgroundWhite solid	2 yd
	Main, BorderAqua swirl	1½ yd
	Main4 fabrics, scrappy	1¾ yd total
	Backing2 panels 70" long, seams across; or 2 yd of 108" wide	4 yd
	Batting72" × 90"	Twin

Cutting

Main, Binding: Cut 4 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 40 squares 3½". Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 284" strip.
Background: Cut 17 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 198 squares 3½".
Main, Border: Cut 3 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 32 squares 3½". Cut 7 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 66½" and 2 at 62½".
Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Blush solid: Cut 4 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 40 squares 3½". Cream dots: Cut 3 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 32 squares 3½". Lavender solid: Cut 3 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 3½". Pink floral: Cut 2 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 3½".

Putting it together

Make 99 Four Patch blocks, 6" finished (6½" with seam allowance). That takes 99 Four Patch blocks.
Lay out the blocks in 11 rows of 9. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
Layer the backing (70" × 82"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Twin Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, 68" × 92"

140 blocks of 6", 14 rows of 10, 4" border.

Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, twin size, 68" × 92"

Fabric for the twin size
	Main, BindingDusty rose bouquet	1¼ yd
	BackgroundWhite solid	2¾ yd
	Main, BorderAqua swirl	1¾ yd
	Main4 fabrics, scrappy	2½ yd total
	Backing2 panels 100" long, seams down; or 2¼ yd of 108" wide	5¾ yd
	Batting90" × 108"	Queen

Cutting

Main, Binding: Cut 5 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 50 squares 3½". Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 332" strip.
Background: Cut 24 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 280 squares 3½".
Main, Border: Cut 5 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 50 squares 3½". Cut 8 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 84½" and 2 at 68½".
Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Blush solid: Cut 5 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 50 squares 3½". Cream dots: Cut 5 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 50 squares 3½". Lavender solid: Cut 4 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 40 squares 3½". Pink floral: Cut 4 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 40 squares 3½".

Putting it together

Make 140 Four Patch blocks, 6" finished (6½" with seam allowance). That takes 140 Four Patch blocks.
Lay out the blocks in 14 rows of 10. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
Layer the backing (76" × 100"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Full Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, 86" × 98"

195 blocks of 6", 15 rows of 13, 4" border.

Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, full size, 86" × 98"

Fabric for the full size
	Main, BindingDusty rose bouquet	1½ yd
	BackgroundWhite solid	3¾ yd
	Main, BorderAqua swirl	2 yd
	Main4 fabrics, scrappy	¾ yd each
	Backing3 panels 94" long, seams across; or 2¾ yd of 108" wide	8 yd
	Batting120" × 120"	King

Cutting

Main, Binding: Cut 6 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 70 squares 3½". Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 380" strip.
Background: Cut 33 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 390 squares 3½".
Main, Border: Cut 5 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 60 squares 3½". Cut 9 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 90½" and 2 at 86½".
Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Blush solid: Cut 6 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 70 squares 3½". Cream dots: Cut 5 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 60 squares 3½". Lavender solid: Cut 6 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 70 squares 3½". Pink floral: Cut 5 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 60 squares 3½".

Putting it together

Make 195 Four Patch blocks, 6" finished (6½" with seam allowance). That takes 195 Four Patch blocks.
Lay out the blocks in 15 rows of 13. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
Layer the backing (94" × 106"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Queen Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, 92" × 110"

238 blocks of 6", 17 rows of 14, 4" border.

Fabric for the queen size
	Main, BindingDusty rose bouquet	1¾ yd
	BackgroundWhite solid	4½ yd
	Main, BorderAqua swirl	2¼ yd
	Main4 fabrics, scrappy	¾ yd each
	Backing3 panels 100" long, seams across; or 3½ yd of 108" wide	8½ yd
	Batting120" × 120"	King

Cutting

Main, Binding: Cut 7 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 84 squares 3½". Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 416" strip.
Background: Cut 40 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 476 squares 3½".
Main, Border: Cut 7 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 84 squares 3½". Cut 10 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 102½" and 2 at 92½".
Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Blush solid: Cut 7 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 84 squares 3½". Cream dots: Cut 7 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 84 squares 3½". Lavender solid: Cut 6 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 70 squares 3½". Pink floral: Cut 6 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 70 squares 3½".

Putting it together

Make 238 Four Patch blocks, 6" finished (6½" with seam allowance). That takes 238 Four Patch blocks.
Lay out the blocks in 17 rows of 14. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
Layer the backing (100" × 118"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

King Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, 110" × 110"

289 blocks of 6", 17 rows of 17, 4" border.

Easy Four Patch Baby quilt, king size, 110" × 110"

Fabric for the king size
	Main, BindingDusty rose bouquet	2 yd
	BackgroundWhite solid	5¼ yd
	Main, BorderAqua swirl	2½ yd
	Main4 fabrics, scrappy	3¾ yd total
	Backing3 panels 118" long, seams across; or 6¾ yd of 108" wide	10 yd
	Batting120" × 120"	King

Cutting

Main, Binding: Cut 9 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 108 squares 3½". Cut 11 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 452" strip.
Background: Cut 49 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 578 squares 3½".
Main, Border: Cut 8 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 96 squares 3½". Cut 11 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 102½" and 2 at 110½".
Main, from each of the 4 fabrics: Blush solid: Cut 9 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 108 squares 3½". Cream dots: Cut 8 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 96 squares 3½". Lavender solid: Cut 8 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 90 squares 3½". Pink floral: Cut 7 strips 3½" × WOF. Subcut 80 squares 3½".

Putting it together

Make 289 Four Patch blocks, 6" finished (6½" with seam allowance). That takes 289 Four Patch blocks.
Lay out the blocks in 17 rows of 17. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
Layer the backing (118" × 118"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Making the Easy Four Patch Baby quilt from precuts

The scrappy prints can come from fat quarters. Everything else, borders and binding included, comes from the yardage in the fabric list for each size.

Precuts for the Easy Four Patch Baby quilt
Size	Fat quarter
Crib	4 fat quarters
Throw	7 fat quarters
Twin	10 fat quarters
Full	13 fat quarters
Queen	16 fat quarters
King	20 fat quarters

More quilts for each precut: fat quarter quilt patterns.

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