What to Look for in Finding the Perfect Baby Blanket Gift
Are you looking for a perfect gift for that new baby? Do you want something that could be passed down from generation to generation? How about something practical and pretty? If you are racking your brain trying to come up with that perfect gift then I have the answer to your problem. Why not get a baby blanket gift for that special baby?
Baby blankets are practical gifts that Mom can use to keep her little one warm. They can come in any color or design to match the baby’s room and décor. You can purchase any style or color from many online retailers. Do some comparison shopping to find the best deal for the best price.
If you want to personalize your baby blanket, check into purchasing a monogrammed baby blanket. You can have the baby’s name and birthday monogrammed onto the blanket for that personal touch. In fact, you can have anything that you want monogrammed onto a blanket. Does baby have a nickname? Consider putting that on the blanket also. A monogrammed blanket will last for many years and will be something to cherish.
If you are the crafty type, you may want to consider crocheting a baby blanket as a gift. Handmade gifts are special because of the time and effort put into creating them. This type of baby blanket gift could easily become a family heirloom to be passed down from one generation to the next. When you are crocheting a baby blanket gift, just think of it as crocheting a piece of history.
Maybe you know how to knit. A handcrafted knit baby blanket will keep the baby warm and comfortable on those cool nights. When you knit your own baby blanket you have complete control over the color and designs that you can use. It would be easy to customize the baby blanket gift to match any color of nursery.
But what if you can’t crochet or knit? Do you know how to sew? If you can, you have several options for a baby blanket gift. There are kits that you can buy at your favorite fabric shop that contain everything you need to make a baby blanket.
You can also choose to buy fabric panels that have pictures of animals, Disney characters or just about anything else that you can imagine. Buy a few panels and sew them together in an attractive design. Sew the panels to an attractive backing for a completed blanket. Don’t forget to add batting or flannel in between the two layers of fabric for added warmth.
Another idea is to make a baby quilt. Find a combination of attractive fabric that goes well together and cut them into pieces to make your quilt. There are many patterns for different types of quilts. A well designed and custom made quilt will last for many years and increase in value as the years go by.
As you can see, a baby blanket gift for that new baby gives you plenty of choices. You are only limited by your imagination.
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Tangela demonstrates the GoPillow! being used for cradling, breastfeeding/nursing, diaper changing, and more. Her daughter shows how kids can use the GoPillow! as a pillow and blanket. See a live demonstration at the American Baby Faire in Atlanta, Georgia on September 20 and September 21, 2008.
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It depends on how big you want the blanket to be. I prefer the blankets I make to be a little bigger so the child doesn't out grow it as fast. Two skeins of Lion Brand Pound of Love or Caron One Pound is more than enough for a larger than average baby blanket. If you are using smaller skeins (such as something that is 5 or 6 ounces per skein), three or four skeins will be enough for a larger blanket. As for the price, shop around. You never know what sales a store is having, especially if it's a holiday!
They range from 2 feet square to about 4 feet square, and any size and shape in between. Personally I think the smaller ones are pointless. Newborn babies don't need blankets, and shouldn't even have them in the crib until they're 6 months to a year.
If you're sewing a receiving blanket out of cloth, make sure it's square so it's easier to swaddle with – it's a pain trying to swaddle with a rectangular blanket. If you're knitting or crocheting it, I'd make it on the bigger side, so the baby can lay on it when he's doing "tummy time," and use it as a real blanket when he's a toddler.
Watch the how-to-binding video at http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/video/howtovideos.html. Hopefully it should answer all of your questions!
I'm not sure if you're looking for sewing, knitting or crochet, but if you check out http://www.favecrafts.com you can look under any of those sections at the baby stuff. There are really neat baby blankets under knitting and crochet. Good luck!
Small preemie: 18 to 20 inches square
Medium preemie: 20 to 22 inches square
Large preemie: 22 to 28 inches square
Full-term baby: 28 to 36 inches square
Crib-sized: 30 x 36 inches to 45 x 60 inches
Toddler/child: 36 x 45 inches to 40 x 60 inches
Twin bed: 66 x 90 inches
(I must veto qtrican1's suggestion for a granny square blanket. Baby blankets should never have holes of any kind. Tiny fingers & toes — even arms & legs — can get stuck in them.)
I would recommend you do a picot edging. It's just a series of single crochet, slip stitch, and chains. Here is a list of videos that show you how to do it:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=crochet+picot&aq=f
You can make the picots as close or far apart as you want. I would recommend every three sc, but you could do every four or five too.
I would also recommend you watch these youtube videos on how to do other stitches: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D949DB26ED937B07
Email me if you have any questions about anything. I would be happy to help.
Sure! Cotton lining! Why not? And make the satin border, too! I still have mine! I would wash it, first, and the lining, too.
Hope this helps!
I would try using color safe bleach first. Mold is a hard one to get out. My son had a burp rag and it got mold on it (it fell behind the couch and I found it later when I was cleaning, I know its gross) and I had to wash it several times with detergent and color safe bleach.
Great idea for corners. Would like to see a closeup of the square you sewed at the corner.
It's been a long time since I made on, but back when I used to crochet i made them around 3' x 4' or so.