Reversible Dolly Quilt

The last thing we need for our dolly bed is the quilt. I made mine reversible, and to be honest, the design of my quilt was dictated by my fabric scraps. There were certain fabrics I wanted to use and I only had little pieces. I also didn't want to make an elaborate quilt for a dolly. I'm not a quilter and I like quick projects. This took maybe 30 mins.

If you'd like to make a quilt like mine, read on! :)

I wanted my quilt to be about the size of a fat quarter. That is the perfect size to fit the dolly bed I made.
The finished dimensions of this quilt will be 18 inches X 21 inches.

Your Pieces:
4 pieces Fabric A 3.5 inches X 21.5 inches
2 pieces Fabric B 2.5 inches X 21.5 inches
1 piece Fabric C 2.5 inches X 21.5 inches
Use 1/4 inch seam allowance

You also need to cut a piece of fabric 18.5 inches X 21.5 inches fort he back of your quilt, and a piece of fleece to be used for the batting of your quilt (also 18.5 X 21.5).
You could use real quilt batting but I find this too thick for a dolly blanket. Fleece, or even microfleece works great!

 Start by sewing your strips together in the order you choose. Do this by sewing them right sides together, one after the other. Press.

Spray one side of your fleece with fabric adhesive, or use a bit of glue stick (it really works and washes right out), and stick your fleece to the back side of your front quilt piece.

Now, the reason we are doing this, is because we are not going to bind this quilt like a traditional quilt. This is a dolly quilt and I wanted to make it fast and easy!

Flip your front quilt piece over (your fleece is on the back) and lay your back quilt piece on top right sides together. I have the back piece flipped back so you can see that the quilt is under.

Sew all the way around your quilt leaving a couple inch opening at the bottom for turning. Clip your corners.

Turn and press. Your fleece should remain in the middle.

 We are going to quilt our quilt, just by topstitching each strip in your quilt. Also hand or machine sew your opening shut.

Now this is what your quilt will look like from the back side.

There you have it, a comfy bed for your favorite little person's dolly!

Click on the links to learn how to make the pillows and sheet.