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3D floppy ears on baby quilt ok?

3D floppy ears on baby quilt ok?

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Old 01-04-2021, 07:24 PM
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Default 3D floppy ears on baby quilt ok?

I’m getting twin girl grand daughters. I have the cute farm block kits i got from a shop hop. One of the blocks is a cow it’s floppy ears. They are only attached to the quilt on one side. Would these be ok for a baby quilt?

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Old 01-04-2021, 08:21 PM
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I think they would be adorable and safe. I made a baby quilt for a friend that had elephants with floppy ears. Baby loved it and the ears stayed on. I double sewed the ears. First, with the ear extended right side down, then flip the ear back down and sew again .
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Old 01-04-2021, 08:40 PM
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I would sew the ears several times into the seam. I would quilt a line through the center of the ear to make sure it was not going to be a choking hazard.
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Old 01-05-2021, 03:45 AM
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I agree with everyone who posted. Make sure ears are firmly attached cuz you know eventually those quilts will be grabbed by the ears and dragged!
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Old 01-05-2021, 07:39 AM
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My first thought was that they will be chewed, so as everyone else already said, they need to be sewn on *very* well, but I would also stick to simple cotton fabric rather than anything fuzzy/furry/minky style. I personally wouldn't want my child ingesting fuzz (or at least, as little fuzz as possible - they will eat anything/everything. Unless you're at the weaning stage and it's actually food.)

And congratulations on the anticipated granddaughters!
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