Thought I would come here as I begin this search for a very simple and easy baby pattern, my god sister is having her very first grand baby (girl) and she wants me to make a quilt for her mind you I gave the mother one already, shame how families can't get along to share, my goodness, so it is one of those things that now I would like to have one at my home as well. The first one was a gift this one sad to say will have to be paid for. Wanted to do something a little different this one was from Quilt in a day two for one quilt pattern. So bring them on.

Michelle~
This was posted on the HGTV quilting board and Kathy said I was free to share it. If you like the looks of it let me know and I'll send you the pattern. The shadow applique is a layer of chiffon type material placed over the appliqued block to give it a gauzy look. Very cool!

http://boards.hgtv.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5894011632/m/6701088363

Hi, Michelle,

Here is one of my favorite baby quilt patterns:

http://quickquilts.com/kidscorner/kc11_pattern/index.html

There are several other free crib size quilt patterns from McCall's here:
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/kidscorner/

Another very easy baby quilt pattern can be found here:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/freequiltpattern-babyfour..._Id=6395924124056395
there is a free pinwheel quilt pattern at Fat Quarter Shop, too, that makes a nice baby quilt.

My all time favorite easy baby quilt pattern, though, is the "Dissappearing 9-Patch." Tutorial here:
http://quiltsatcs.blogspot.com/2007/04/disappearing-9-patch-tutorial.html
You just use charm squares to make 9 patches ... as many as the approximate size quilt you want to make ... then cut and re-sew them as shown. Add a border or not as you wish.

Have fun,

Thanks ladies for the suggestions this is a great jump start.!

A simple rail fence pattern done in bright baby colors makes a fantastic baby quilt. And it's extremely easy and quick!

Another way to do a quick and easy baby quilt is to start with a panel -- you can just add borders to make it the size you want. Here's a photo of one I did -- the border is just different size squares of fabric that complements the colors in the panel. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/AuntiePam/babyquilt.jpg

That is really pretty, will have to keep that in mind.