Thank you, everyone! I made the quilt 36"x36". That was a good choice. She received two other quilts, much larger. When she unfolded the quilt I made, she said, "It's perfect!"

Joyce

When I make babyquilts, approx 36X36"...I always put a sleeve on the back. That way it can hang on the wall when it is to small for the crib or stroller

Or..when the baby is to big for the crib or stroller that is

36*36 is fine, but if you feel better making 48*48 go for it! It will still work if the child ever attends full day child care/pre-school. The nap mats at my job are 48" long, we care for children from birth thru 5 years. Btw, both my DD's still use theirs when watching tv and such. Best of luck, and please post a picture.

I think 36" x 36" is only okay for a newborn, which will too quickly be outgrown. My perference for baby quilts is approx. 42-48" x 54-60". It won't be too big and heavy for a newborn, and will work as a crib quilt or throw at the end of a twin bed.

My 16 year old goddaughter still uses the quilt of this size that I made for her as a baby. Her mom says that she likes to cuddle up in it when she's not feeling well-she has juvenile diabetes. It is a cross stitched embroidered wholecloth quilt that I made from a kit that was given to me. It has Jack & Jill rolling down the hill with the pail of water. By now, I'm sure it's tattered and torn, but I'm so glad it's been loved for so many years.

I don't think there's any set size for baby's unless you want it specificly for the crib. I've made gifts of many sizes since the mom needs blankies for: playtime on the floor, car seat, stroller, bassinet, crib, and just for cuddling. I would make it however big you want and however it will look best. Don't obsess! Enjoy!

Do you have a size that you like to make for a baby quilt? I am making one that is planned for 36"x36". The baby will be born in late March in Michigan. I'm wondering if I should add another border to make it larger so the baby can use it at least until it is a year old. To be consistent with the design I would have to add a 6" border on four sides making it 48"x48". Is that too big? I need to have this finished by the weekend! Thanks! Joyce in MI