Have you ever made receiving blankets?

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09-04-2013, 05:40 AM

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quiltingmimipj

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This isn't the best picture; however, it is a picture of two flannel one and one seersucker. I just cut out a 36" square. I finger press 1/4" over as I go. I use a Number 5 steel crochet hook to make a hole and single crochet. Then I chain 3. Then go back into the same hole with another single crochet.

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09-04-2013, 05:47 AM

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quiltingmimipj

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Receiving Blankets

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09-04-2013, 06:17 AM

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sherryl1

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Yes.Go to Missourie Quilt Co. on you tube.Jenny does a tute on baby blankets.These are fast and very easy.They get used all the time by the mothers.

09-04-2013, 07:33 AM

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ShirlinAZ

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Originally Posted by Nammie to 7

I do the same as Diannia. I wash and dry the flannel - cut a 36 inch square, round the corners (using a plate), serge the edges then crochet a shell stitch around the edge. I have a whole stock pile of these blankets - some done by my Mother- these are for my grandkids when they have their babies. I buy my flannel when Hancock's has the fabric on sale for $2.00 per yard! I have 4 left to crochet around this year. Have never done two fabrics.

This is what I do also. I only use double sided flannel. After I cut the 36" square I cut the remaining strip in half, round those corners, and crochet around each one. A receiving blanket and 2 burp cloths from 1 yard of flannel. Greatly appreciated by all mothers. I had some extra burp cloths in my sewing bag when my niece visited and she took them home for her grandchildren!

09-04-2013, 08:40 AM

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quiltingmimipj

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I take the extra fabric and sew it down the middle of a pre-folded diaper. It makes a really thick burp pad.

09-04-2013, 08:56 AM

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Neesie

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Originally Posted by quiltingmimipj

I take the extra fabric and sew it down the middle of a pre-folded diaper. It makes a really thick burp pad.

When my kids (adults now) were babies, I always used pre-folded diapers, for burp cloths. They were the BEST! My baby boy would usually grab the (clean) cloth off my shoulder, as I put him down for a nap, then sleep with it.

09-04-2013, 10:04 AM

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Caswews

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I have always made the blankets bigger for the crib size and to overlap the mattress.. Even a quilt is bigger than a crib size for growth.

09-04-2013, 10:27 AM

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Cookie LM

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Originally Posted by michelleoc

Has anyone ever made flannel receiving blankets just using two fabrics, birthing, and then stitching around the whole thing? Since there is no batting, do you sew anything in the middle or just the outside edge? It seems like it would get a little weird after washing without more stitching on it.

Check out the Missouri Quilt videos Jenny has a tutorial on a nice 2 piece baby blanket I made one it is nice. Have Fun

09-04-2013, 12:07 PM

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jbud2

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I also have made several of the baby blankets from the Missouri Star quilt tutorial. Just make sure you have marked your corners correctly before cutting!! I know. . .

09-04-2013, 12:14 PM

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dgeskine

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If you don't need the double layer, a simple rolled hem all around works just fine, too. I also prefer the crocheted border when time and talent permit.