Making Quilts Kids Will Love By Janelle Cahoon, Quiltcentric Quilters make a lot of quilts for kids, whether those kids are members of their own family, the child of a friend, or a total stranger. No one loves a quilt more than a child does, but these by using tips you can increase the kid-appeal of your next kid’s quilt. Bright clear colors are most attractive to kids. Use plenty of contrast in both color and tone. Sew in some fun by using a matching game, “I Spy”, textured fabrics or lots of colors to name. Dimension can add a playful touch, so consider adding a pocket for a special toy, prairie points or some other 3-D element. (Important: If the quilt is for a baby or toddler do not add anything like buttons or ribbons that could be chewed off and become a choking hazard.) Use fun quilting designs, either something inspired by the fabric you’re using or simple coloring-book-style outlines of fish, rockets, dinosaurs or other shapes kids will enjoy. Incorporating these tips will make your future quilts extra-fun for their pint-sized owners.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:14:24 +0000
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