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Puff Quilt/Bubble Quilt- Tummy Time LIFESAVER.

I made one of these from this tutorial right after my bub was born. I used it ALL THE TIME for tummy time, now it's in the bottom of his pack and play and I put it in his safe-zone. He likes to crash out on it when he's tired of tearing around playing.

You can find them on Etsy pre-made, but I had zero sewing experience when I started the project and it turned out perfect minus me doing the seam on the ruffle upside down (oh noooo).

Have a happy pregnancy, ladies. I hope to be back with you soonish (like in a year or two).

Posted Aug 18, 2016, 3:36 PM UTC

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cocainelady26 | FTM | Tiberius due Nov 14 2016•

This looks like such a pain in the ass to make! I tried to read through all of it but I feel like I missed what makes the bubbles?

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AphypooDerek, Jr. Born 8.30.16•

The two different sized pockets, once they're sewn together, make a pocket that you can stuff with fluff :D You have to cut a slit in it first, but you sew it back up after.

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cocainelady26 | FTM | Tiberius due Nov 14 2016•

Oh! OK. Thanks!

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FrailSerenityEDD 20/10/2016 Team Vagina-ception! FTM•

I did the exact same thing. I'm also not crafty in the slightest and would likely just end up super frustrated trying to make this.

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BumpQuestionsOPBorn Sept 8 15•

I thought that would be me but the the blog I linked to has two separate tutorials that are quite thorough. I had no sewing experience but found it to be a very stress relieving activity, especially the stuffing. I just cut slits in them as I went along, and stuffed them/re sewed them while I watched movies.

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BumpQuestionsOPBorn Sept 8 15•

It was actually very easy! So you sew the squares first, one side is the "actual" size of the square (the backing) and the other side is slightly bigger and sewn with a fold in it so when you stuff it with cotton it puffs up. You basically cut your squares and sew them which is very, very easy. I don't use any pins and once you do 4 of them, you can do a million at lightning speed. Then you sew the strips of puffs together and stuff them, then put the backing on. It was super easy once I got going with it, but yeah it looks super intimidating.

Some people stuff them while they are sewing them but I found that to be a huge pain in the ass and I couldn't make it anywhere near as puffy as I wanted to since my machine had to get around the edges. It was easier to stuff them once I had sewn them together.

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ynomrahFirst due January 18, 2017•

I pinned something like this with each bubble a different type or texture of fabric, but there were no instructions. This is awesome! Thanks!

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BumpQuestionsOPBorn Sept 8 15•

Oh cool! I haven't seen the different textures but I guess I inadvertently did that. I did cotton prints and soft felt solids in between the prints. I'll find a pic and post it :)

I found it much easier to just sew the squares instead of all the pinning she does in the tutorial. I did pin to get started and get the hang of it, but eventually just pinned the corners and then later didn't pin anything at all.

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ynomrahFirst due January 18, 2017•

I can't find it now, but they used felt, velvet, taffeta, corduroy, jersey, denim, flannel, faux fur, and so on. While looking for it I did find that some people have made entire queen size quilts with this method which demonstrates some insane willpower.

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BumpQuestionsOPBorn Sept 8 15•

Omg.... queen size would be SO frustrating but at the same time, amazing. I loved stuffing the puffs because I just watched movies while I did it and snuggled under the warm puffy quilt :)

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AphypooDerek, Jr. Born 8.30.16•

This is great! I've never sewn, but it seems like a great project to pass some time. I went and checked Etsy too, and wow they're expensive!! Thanks for sharing!

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BumpQuestionsOPBorn Sept 8 15•

SO expensive, especially for the bigger ones. I made mine 3 feet by 3 feet with a 6" ruffle on the edge, looks like people are charging 150-300 for those! I liked picking my own fabrics, too though. It really was't a difficult project to do, I had zero sewing machine experience. I'm actually working on one for a friend now :)

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klckrcFTM due 9/15/2016•

That's great to hear! I actually made one of these in a woodland theme for our baby, except with no ruffle because I didn't trust myself not to screw it up. Instead, I sewed a couple cloth tabs at the sides to hang it by, or for Bean to play with! It's not perfect, but it is warm and fluffy and will hopefully go over well in tummy time!

Front and Back!

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BumpQuestionsOPBorn Sept 8 15•

This is gorgeous!!

Hey my friend is due 9/14 or 9/15 I think, and doing a woodland theme! Are you her ;) I just got a bunch of adorable woodland fabric and was going to make her one and a couple other small projects that I did for my son that he really loved if I can find time before her boy arrives! I guess I'm running out of time, but my sewing machine isn't even set up right now!! :) My bubble quilt was Avengers themed for my little boy, I absolutely loved this project. Such great stress relief.

I love your backing, it's so cute! I shouldn't have done the ruffle honestly. I messed up the corners and it really upset me. The tabs are perfect because your baby will probably be way more interested in playing with them than with the ruffle.

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klckrcFTM due 9/15/2016•

Thank you! I'm really pleased with how it turned out, lopsidedness aside :) And while I don't think I'm her, your friend is clearly my due date/theme buddy and is lucky to have you as a friend! I really enjoyed making mine, aside of the tedious cutting out stage...but I'm glad I did it early.

The Avengers sound adorable! I was originally planning to make mine a jewel tones color theme, to match the quilt my husband and I have on our bed, but when I saw that backing fabric with all the critters I couldn't resist. We actually ended up building our theme partly around that fabric; I have some extra, and plan to make a few little pillows to go with it.

Ruffles are a lot harder than they look. Even if it came out less than perfect, it's great you were able to do it!

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unsavoryginger#2 due 08/28/2016•

Coming up 39 weeks, this mama is too tired, especially looking after a 3 year old. Etsy link please? Or you could just tell me what it's called?

This thing looks awesome!

Edit: Looked up under puff/bubble quilt on Etsy, but it still seems a bit broad. Found a few baby related ones though...and holy crap, I see why you made your own...they charge up the butt!

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BumpQuestionsOPBorn Sept 8 15•

I KNOW!!! They're stupid expensive, especially with the dimensions I was looking for. Mine is 3 feet by 3 feet. I see some on etsy that are 2ft by 3 feet for $50, that would be reasonable especially for tummy time. They are quite time consuming but as a FTM I had time when baby was brand new and sleeping all the time. With a 3 year old, that's a bit trickier!!

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unsavoryginger#2 due 08/28/2016•

Exactly, I'd only want it to be a 3x3 or maybe a 4x4 as well! I did see some reasonable prices, but there are far too few. Most run from $100+.

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KetoKat567FTM 12/25/16•

Shoot. Now there's something else on my list of "things I don't need for the baby, but want because they're cute." By the time I bought the sewing machine, fabric, string, stuffing, whatever else I need to learn how to sew...I might as well just buy one Etsy.

Super cute though, thanks for sharing! I had no idea these existed. Probably much more comfy for baby than laying a blanket down on my hard wood too!

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BumpQuestionsOPBorn Sept 8 15•

Yes, all the materials are very expensive if you dont have the machine. Machines never seem to go on sale, either. If you check now and then on Etsy you should be able to find some that are cheaper. It really was nice on the hardwood when he was super small and on his back snoozing. I would love one for myself actually :)

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