Project Linus Pattern
Easy Quilt Blanket
This quilt pattern for an easy-to-make blanket is perfect for any charity effort. Quilts may be tied with crochet thread or machine quilted as illustrated in Figure B. Overall machine or hand quilting is acceptable as well.
Directions
Place two 36" x 42-44" pieces of kids print 100% cotton or baby flannel fabric right sides together. Layer a same size piece of batting (any type) on bottom.
Figure A.
Pin all four edges, leaving a 10" opening in the center of one side for turning.
Sew 1/2" seam around all edges, leaving the 10" section for turning open.
Figure B.
Turn and pin open edge closed.
Topstitch around entire quilt, approximately one “foot-width” from the edge of the quilt. Make sure that this stitching catches and closes the 10" open edge.
To finish the quilt, use a 20" square of fabric as a stitching guide. Pin 20" fabric square to center of quilt and stitch around the edge. This will secure the batting and fabric, keeping it from shifting. Do not sew the 20" fabric square to the quilt. This is simply a reusable stitching guide.
If you prefer, finish the quilt with overall machine or hand quilting. The quilt may also be finished by tying with crochet thread or pearl cotton thread.