A quilt of that size is a huge undertaking and could take more than a year to complete. I have found that beginners are much happier working on a project that they can finish quickly. Quilt Talk A lap quilt is a small quilt put together with six to nine blocks, usually 60 by 60 inches square. I like to drape one over a sofa or at the base of a bed. This baby quilt features hearts constructed with pastel fabrics.
Children love colors and bold patterns.
Be sure to use fabrics that are durable and totally washable. Look around the room that your quilt will live in. Bright dynamic colors will ensure that everyone's eyes are on your masterpiece. While a Scrap quilt fits in with your colonial decor, a Danish Modern may not. Look through quilt books.