This Easy Car Seat Canopy Has Many Uses

Quilting Digest | February 27, 2019 | Quilts for Babies and Kids

Use a Small Pieced Top or One Piece of Fabric!

It won’t take long at all to stitch up a charming and protective car seat canopy. Use half-square triangles like the one shown here or a whole piece of fabric for a quicker finish.

The canopy protects against sun, cold, and unwanted attention and gives the baby a cozy spot to nap without distractions. It can also be removed and used as a nursing cover, napping mat, or blanket.

This one was made without batting for a summer baby. Add batting or use a minky backing for cold weather. Plus, it can be customized to fit the car seat it will cover.

Keep in mind that the baby needs to be able to breathe easily and remind the parents to check frequently to make sure the baby remains comfortable.

The tutorial, from The Cloth Parcel, is for a cover that finishes at about 35 1/2 x 41 1/2″. Velcro tabs attach it to the car seat.

Click here for the free “Car Seat Canopy Tutorial.”

You’ll find instructions for the half-square triangle piecing here.

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Use a Small Pieced Top or One Piece of Fabric!

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