Friday, August 3, 2012

Blankets and Quilts sewing tutorials roundup




From swaddling to soothing, lovey to toy, blankets play a lot of roles during baby's first few months. Obviously, you would want to make such an important thing yourself. So lets get you started with some different ideas:

Yes! Summer babies also need blankies. You may want to make a lightweight one though. Get the tutorial for gauzy blanket from MADE.

Make this beautiful rag quilt which will make your nursery the envy of the town. Get the tutorial for making a rag quilt over at Imperfect Homemaking.

chevron chenille blanket sewing tutorial

Want to kick things up a notch? Sew a Chevron Chenille Blanket with Aesthetic Nest. With chevron being all the rage nowadays, the only thing more cute around will be the baby.

Want instant gratification, then sew(actually serge) this 5 mins blankie. Get the tutorial for instant blankie at so sew something.

Already have a pretty blankie? Then make it reversible with this tutorial.



 And last but not the least, sew these gorgeous knit receiving blankets with Ashley of Make It and Love It. While you're at it also make some hats, (tutorial link in the post).

Hope you liked these tutorials. Now your turn to spill the beans..what are your favorite blanket tutorials? Have you made any blankets yourself? Did they get used? Share you favorites and your experiences in the comments.

1 comment:

  1. That rag quilt is gorgeous!! I am learning to sew myself - baby steps though!!

    Sarah
    http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk

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