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Sew a Waldorf style doll that’s perfect for toddlers to hold and cuddle! from The Tiptoe Fairy has a tutorial showing how to make a Swaddle Baby doll. The soft doll is swaddled up in a blanket, so there’s no… Read more ... .JPG "Sewing tutorial: Yarn tied blanket")
Learn to make an easy yarn tie quilt or blanket, a quick and simple alternative to hand quilting. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make one. You can make your tie blanket lightweight for summer or… Read more ... 
A baby quilt doesn’t have to be pieced from a thousand pieces of fabric to be special. These whole cloth baby quilts by Simple Simon & Co. are beautiful in their simplicity. And because there’s no piecing, they’re relatively quick… Read more ... 
Sew a soft snuggly blanket that’s personalized with your child’s name! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy has a tutorial showing how to these adorable Minky and flannel blankets. She made hers using some cute Toy Story 4 novelty flannels so… Read more ... 
Whether it’s 4th of July fireworks or family reunions or trips to the beach, you’ll probably be spreading out a picnic blanket at least once this summer. Sew a picnic blanket that won’t blow away with this tutorial by Sew4Home. … Read more ... 
Make a bandanna picnic blanket! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how. So easy and quick and perfect for picnics, the beach, or keeping cozy on a cold day! To simplify it even more, tie the blanket instead of… Read more ... 
Many people say that weighted blankets have a calming effect. My daughter has one and loves it! Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can sew your own weighted blanket. Making it yourself lets you choose your fabrics and… Read more ... 
Have you seen the loop yarn that’s hit the craft stores lately? Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can use that loop yarn to trim a fleece blanket. When you think about it, the thicky loopy yarn really… Read more ... 
Sew an easy poncho wrap to add an extra layer to your winter outfits! Caroline from Sew Can She shows how. You can start with yardage – or with a lightweight blanket! Her blanket poncho has a shawl collar, toggle… Read more ... 
Amanda from A Crafted Passion shows how you can sew a nursing cover. These make great gifts for new moms! Made from quilting cotton, it’s a lightweight blanket with a strap so you can wear it hands-free. A curved opening… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can create a Christmas quit for everyone on your list – quick and easy! She shares the tutorial over at Polka Dot Chair. Using pre-quilted fabric gives the look of a hand… Read more ... 
A swaddle blanket makes a great handmade gift for a new baby! Becca from Simply Edged shares easy step-by-step video tutorial that anyone can follow. It takes just basic sewing skills to hand-make a swaddle for a newborn baby.
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Many people benefit from the sensory input of a weighted blanket or just enjoy the pressure from the weight. They can be expensive so making your own could save you a ton! Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial… Read more ... 
Save your old jeans to make a beautiful quilt! The denim makes a sturdy quilt, great for picnics or for bedding. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial showing how you can make one. She uses long rectangles of… Read more ... 
A handmade baby gift doesn’t have to be labor intensive. (No pun intended!) Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make gauze fabric receiving blankets that are sure to be a hit with new parents. The lightweight blankets… Read more ...