I now have an alternate go-to baby gift. We were discussing baby showers at Curves recently, and I mentioned that my go-to gift is a bedtime book bag, books and my fav baby sweater (Lillie's Little Sweater). Terri, our fearless leader, said her go-to was a gift bag with two handmade flannel blankets and a bottle of champagne for the parents. Then she proceeded to tell us how to make these simple blankets. Terri's simple directions as told to me across the exercise machines:
Simple Flannel Swaddling Blanket
1 ¼ yards flannel ("good" flannel, she stressed. And I found some at a nearby quilting store.)
1 ¼ yards complimentary flannel
matching thread
Prewash flannel to make certain that it shrinks. Cut both pieces of flannel to roughly a one
yard piece, making certain the width and length match in both pieces.
Pin right sides together. Sew right sides, using 5/8 inch seam, leaving
about 5 to 6 inches unsewn to allow for turning. Clip corners.
Turn blanket inside out. Making
certain edges match, pin together unsewn edges left for turning. Top stitch, using a 3/8 inch seam
allowance.
Press lightly.
Voila'! These really are wonderful blankets for mamas and their wee ones.
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