Blankets and Sleep Sacks – Page 4

Free pattern: Baby mitts

July 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stacey at From-A-Box shares a tutorial at Gracious Threads showing how you can make these baby mitts. They’re made from soft knit fabric and help a baby from scratching their tender baby skin. They don’t require large pieces of fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled Edge Baby Blanket

June 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can’t go wrong giving a blanket as a baby gift. Even if the parents have everything they need for the baby, a new blanket is always appreciated. Sew4Home shows how you can make this baby blanket with ruffled trim… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Easy 2-minute receiving blanket

June 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Becky and Kari share a video showing how you can make a simple flannel receiving blanket. It’s a lightweight flannel blanket perfect for summertime. This is such a quick, easy project! I This could be your go-to last minute baby… Read more ...

Tutorial: Watermelon baby blanket

June 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make the perfect blanket for a summertime baby – a watermelon baby blanket! Made as a half circle, one side is made from fleece to look like a giant slice of watermelon,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yarn tied baby blanket

May 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make a simple yarn tied baby blanket. It’s made from two layers of quilting weight cotton, with batting sandwiched between. You’ll have fun picking just the right fabric print combo for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up Minky baby blanket

April 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Carisa Smith shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make this Roll-Up and Go Minky Baby Blanket. Soft and snuggly, it’s a great baby shower gift! Or, give one to a small child as a special naptime… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy baby blanket 2 ways

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shows two ways you can make a baby blanket. Her first method makes a lightweight blanket from a single layer of quilting cotton, perfect for the warmer months. Her second method makes a cozier option,… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew knotted animal blanket

April 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a cool variation of the no-sew knotted blanket. Rather than the knots going around the outer edge of the fleece blanket, she uses the knots to insert an animal shape into the middle of… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30 minute flannel baby blanket

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can take 30 minutes and two pieces of flannel to make a simple baby blanket. A soft flannel blanket like this one makes a great baby gift. Or, increase the size to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky-backed baby blanket

January 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lara from How Does She? shows how you can make this Minky-backed baby blanket. A quilting cotton is used for the front. You can find quilting cottons in just about any style or color palette, so you’re sure to find… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-minute family-sized blanket

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make this large blanket for the whole family to snuggle under. It’s a quick project, one she says you can complete in 30 minutes. It’s made from a single layer of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Animal roll-up fleece blankets

December 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These animal roll-up blankets are kid-sized fleece blankets with cute animal faces appliqued on them. When you roll them up, the animal face will be front and center, perfect for a child to snuggle up. Sara from The Aqua House… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fleece blanket

December 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

A fleece blanket is an easy sewing project, and makes a great Christmas gift. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make one. You’ll need only a yard (maybe a yard and a half, depending… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork baby blanket

September 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how you can make a patchwork baby receiving blanket. The square patchwork is easy to sew and is suitable for any style of fabric. It’ll work with traditional baby fabrics, soft florals, bold graphics, retro… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby doll receiving blanket

August 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making a receiving blanket for a baby doll. It’s a self-binding blanket, meaning that the edges of the back wrap to the front to cover the raw edges. The self-binding creates… Read more ...