Wednesday, February 12, 2014

A Simple, Flannel Baby Blanket



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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