Super Scrappy Pretty in Pink Baby Quilt using the Doubled Up Quilt Pattern
A Pretty in Pink Baby Doubled Up Quilt (With a Scrappy Twist!)
This sweet baby-size Doubled Up Quilt is a super scrappy, pretty-in-pink version of my Doubled Up quilt pattern, and it was such a fun project from start to finish.
For this quilt, I used the baby size of the Doubled Up Quilt Pattern as my guide, but I definitely took a few creative liberties along the way. Instead of using one background fabric like the pattern suggests, I decided to break the rules and use an assortment of solid pinks. The result feels a little more like traditional patchwork, but still bold, modern, and very cohesive.
Someone recently said, “A pattern is a guide, not a contract,” and that really stuck with me. This quilt is the perfect example of that idea in action. If you believe patterns are suggestions rather than rules, then you’re in the right spot!
Gifted Fabrics and a Rule-Breaking Quilt
These fabrics were generously gifted to me by Missouri Star Quilt Company, and they were perfect for this project. Mixing multiple shades of pink instead of a single background allowed all the colors to blend together effortlessly, creating a quilt that feels soft, balanced, and full of texture.
If you’re interested in making your own version, you can use the Doubled Up Quilt Pattern.
Going Super Scrappy with Strip Piecing
Have you ever tried strip piecing for making quilts? It’s one of my favorite techniques because it offers maximum efficiency and keeps the sewing process moving.
I started by cutting lots of long strips from my pink fabrics, then sewing those strips together into strip sets. Once those were pressed, I cut them again into smaller sections so they could be sewn together into quilt blocks. After the blocks were complete, I sewed them together to form the quilt top.
Using strip piecing in the Doubled Up quilt pattern makes the whole process feel streamlined and satisfying. There’s more sewing, more flow, and less time spent overthinking each step. Watching a pile of pink fabrics slowly turn into a cohesive quilt top never gets old.
Even though I skipped a traditional background fabric, I still followed the pattern’s cutting instructions, construction methods, and block sizes. That structure kept everything efficient while letting the colors blend together naturally.
Basting the Baby Quilt
Before quilting, there’s one important step we can’t skip, and that’s basting. For this baby quilt, I used cotton batting and spray baste to secure all the layers together. Taking the time to smooth everything out makes such a difference and sets you up for success once you start quilting.
Quilting with an Embroidery Hoop
Did you know you can quilt an entire project in an embroidery hoop? For this quilt, I used an end-to-end embroidery design to create seamless, edge-to-edge quilting, which is a great option if free-motion quilting feels intimidating.
The process starts by loading your quilt sandwich into the hoop and keeping everything flat and secure. After stitching the first section, you re-hoop and align the next design using placement marks. Each repeat lines up perfectly, so there’s no guesswork involved.
I quilted this project on my embroidery machine. It’s such a confidence-boosting way to quilt, especially for smaller projects like baby quilts or panels.
I used a Daisies end-to-end embroidery design from Designs by Juju. The design stitched out so beautifully and I was impressed by how many different sizes are included!
A Finished Baby Quilt Full of Personality
This Pretty in Pink baby-size Doubled Up quilt came together beautifully, and I love how intuitive the process felt. Using a variety of fabrics instead of a single background let the colors shine while still keeping the design cohesive.
Love working with pink fabrics? Once you’ve mastered this scrappy design, try browsing this finished pink and green quilt for color inspiration.
A Quilting Series on Instagram Reels
I shared every step of the process of making this scrappy pink baby quilt over on instagram. Check out those videos below:
