Patchwork baby blanket

I made this blanket last month and shared it over at icandy handmade as part of their DIY babies series. In case you missed it over there, I am sharing it here today! Blankets are my go-to handmade gifts for any baby shower. A baby can never have too many blankets! This blanket is a quick sew with a great finished look. The blanket measures just over 20" x 20" so it is a great size to roll up and throw in the diaper bag, it also makes a great blanket for the car seat or stroller. The front…

A couple of years ago I stumbled across this awesome book at my local public library. It was filled with simple fun baby gift ideas. Today I couldn't tell you the title of that book. I did end up purchasing a copy during a library sale fundraiser but haven't a clue where that book is now. Hopefully I will now be able to find the book!! I'm also certain it is storage with the rest of my crafting books. But that's off topic. Every time someone I know is pregnant or has a baby, I make the same…

This simple sewing project works up in about 2 hours. All you need for this DIY patchwork baby blanket is 4 fat quarters and some minky fabric!

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I knew right from the start that I wanted to make two blankets for our baby, a crochet one, and some sort of quilt. Unfortunately, the quilt idea flew right out the window once I started having issues with the minky, so I just went for a more simple patchwork blanket instead. I absolutely love how …

One of my best friends has just had a baby boy, so I’ve been been rooting through my sewing bag in search of baby blue fabrics over the past couple of days. In the process, I’ve come ac…

Sunday morning, my other half is watching the Dolphins game from the previous night (YAWN) and I'm wondering what I can do while the (American) football is on. How about sewing a patchwork blanket? I have some scraps left over from the bibs I have made which are the perfect size for a patchwork project. This blanket will be made with a sewing machine, not the time consuming hand stitching that I did in college. Click on this link for the result of months of hand stitching....2nd pic down…

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Baby blankets are a time-honored tradition when it comes to giving expecting parents a personalized baby gift, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait for someone to make you one. After all, you know what’s best for your baby (and your nursery’s color scheme). Find something you love from the bloggers we love among these 16 Perfect Little Baby Quilt Patterns and get quilting! There’s something for every kind of nursery and every kind of baby here. Whether you want to use fun motifs like…