Jannie

I also like the birthing method. After turning, I generally do a decorative stitch along the outside edge and stitch about a 10 inch square in the middle to hold them together.
I have also done them where you sew the 2 pieces together with wrong sides together. Sew a good 1/2 to 1 inch around the entire blanket and then snip every 1/4 to 1/2 inch around to make a fringe. When washed, it frays and looks really cute. Very easy and simple.

lclang

I often purchase fabric with small (maybe 8X10 inch or whatever you find you like) block prints for babies. Then I make a receiving blanket, birth it and then sew the block in the center through both layers. Gives a bit of decoration and keeps the layers from shifting. Quick and easy!

AZ Jane

If you have a lot of fabric, better throw in a couple of baby bibs!!

meyert

Thank you for all of your thoughts!! I was so encouraged I finished my first ever receiving blanket today. I did the birthing method for the first time too. I am pretty happy with how it turned out. Now burp clothes... hhmmmm

oksewglad

I always thought receiving blankets were great in the summer, too. Going from warm outdoors into air conditioned stores always called for a light blanket to keep them from chilling.