As quilters, we’re always looking for a good baby quilt pattern, especially one that makes a lovely car seat blanket. Car seat quilts need to be small enough to tuck around the baby, but not so tiny that they fall off or get lost in the car seat or stroller. We’ve found that a size of 30″ x 30″ works well for this purpose. It’s also a good size for use as a security blanket, and can even work as a play mat quilt when the baby gets older.
Using this size for your next baby quilt will help you avoid the frustration of working with fabric that is too big, and may also save you time by eliminating the need to piece the quilt backing. A 4″ overhang for the batting and backing on each side is sufficient, especially if you’re planning to have your quilt long-arm quilted. This free Sophie Car Seat Quilt tutorial from Clover and Violet at Moda Bakeshop features a sweet charm pack design that can be tied to the car seat handle to keep the baby cozy while on the go.