I actually bought some flannel at JoAnns yesterday while it was on sale, at $2.99/yd I purchase 1 1/3 yds, square it up and double hem each side, sometimes with a decorative stitch but mostly with a straight stitch. I have so many friends and relatives request them because they are larger than recv'g blankets you purchase, like the ones they use in the hospital, and they launder well. I usually will by a busy print and a coordinating dot. stripe or circle to go with it. They work really great for bath blankies too!