Our kindergarten teacher at school is having a baby in March.
Wednesday is her baby shower and I was able to make this extra large, extra soft receiving blanket real quick this weekend:
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You just take two pieces of adorable flannel fabric (I buy a 1 1/4 yards of each fabric). Then, with right sides together, stitch, leaving a 5 inch hole to reverse. Once reversed, add a decorative stitch around the perimeter and TaDa! you have a quick, cuddly baby gift. This one measures 36" x 38"...that's the size give or take an inch. My daughter loves hers, especially because they are larger than store bought and thicker too! (Plus grandma made them!)
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| I'm a grandma!!! (10/13) |
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| Our new little guy bundled up! (10/13) |
I love making large receiving blankets and simple tied blankets for friends n neighbors. In fact, I need to get busy. I have a baby shower on Saturday for twins!
ReplyDeleteTwin receiving blankets would be soooo cute!
DeleteVery cute and so snuggly looking. I love the little shoes in the fabric!
ReplyDeleteNice and easy!
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Hi Val, your receiving blankets are just adorable , so nice they are larger and softer than store bought . Great work .
ReplyDeleteshe will love it! hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea for a receiving blanket! So much more personal and soft looking! And belated congrats on the grandbaby!!
ReplyDeleteSo precious! Lucky little girl.
ReplyDeleteit's so cute Val, and I'm sure it will be loved!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Cutie little booties! Love that fancy stitching. Looks like it was fun to PLAY with!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy heart is gifted a precious treasure from such a beautiful heart!
ReplyDeleteLove the shoe fabric!! Thanks for the directions on how to make them. I definitely am going to give this a try, I've got quite a bit of flannel on my shelf. And nice touch with the decorative stitches!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun little blanket! I made several of these of these for my little one's! They are so great, and super soft and warm! Thanks for sharing it with us Val!
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Grandma knows! ;)
ReplyDeleteMakes me think of Linus...this would have been his favorite: something yummy and soft. :) Happy grandmothering! and Happy Quilting!
ReplyDeleteby the time they are dragged around....they end up looking like a Linus blanket! LOL!!
DeleteCute blanket and the photo of you and your grandson is adorable!! Thanks for sharing.
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What adorable flannel! I did the same for my grand daughter! Also, made lots of burp cloths! Enjoy your grandson! I am LOVING grandmotherhood!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics and the stitching.
ReplyDeleteWell aren't those teachers lucky to be working with you! Adorable quilts and beautiful baby. Like the added decorative stitching too.
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