What is a sock monkey blanket?

is there a special sock monkey fabric?

Animal prints or ABC prints are always nice. I made a quilt with cowboy boots all over it for a baby shower a few years ago (the mother loves horses). I also made a Noah's Arc quilt for a little boy. I agree, a toddler quilt will get more use than a real baby pattern.
Sue

there are so many ways to go with that it would be a hard decision

Sock monkey blankets are all the rage now. When I deliver Project Linus blankets to our clients, those are the first to be chosen by the children

Is there a special sock monkey fabric?

Yes, and Lisa's Stitching Post has the best prices that I have found.
http://lisasstitchingpost.com/index.php?cPath=1_64_26

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Maybe a sock monkey!

http://www.babybedding.com/sock-monkey-fabric

I did aliens and space ships for my son's quilt. I tend to lean away from the fluffy animal and pastel baby baby stuff, it's not something that can really grow with the child and I make "baby" quilts/blankets big enough to last until they're like 10. LOL My 5yo still uses the blanket I crocheted for her when I was pregnant (long before I started quilting).

What about dino's? Sock monkeys are super cute, too.

Go with bright fabrics and some black and white. Make it for the baby to study the colors, motifs, etc. Don't make it to match the room! Make it to be used by baby!! :)

There are SO many cute nursry and toddler prints rght now. Walk through JoAnns if you have one, I love someof their stuff!!!!!!

Consider what you know about the parent's likes and dislikes when coming up with ideas. See what type of clothing and other items have been purchased. Everyone is different. For example, cars and trucks were mentioned here, and are popular for boys, but we would never have used one with cars and trucks on it for our son, so no theme is "safe." Think about what you know of the parents, and go with your gut!