Here are some ideas for making your receiving blanket and burp cloths even more special. If you have a sewing machine that has embroidery capabilities, try embroidering the name of the baby you’re gifting the blanket to on a corner of the blanket or on the burp cloths. Personalizing the blanket in this way really gives it that extra something that makes an ordinary gift into a real keepsake. You could also choose an embroidery pattern rather than a name, or even choose to do both. Be creative and tap into the features of your machine.
If your sewing machine does not have embroidery capabilities and lots of decorative stitches, you might try making piping to sew around the perimeter of your blanket. Choose a third fabric that looks good with the two you have already chosen, and use cording that measures about ¼ inch in diameter. Round the corners of the blanket so the piping can be easily sewn around the entire perimeter. This is a beautiful way to embellish your blanket without all the bells and whistles of an expensive machine.
These suggestions will add a little bit to the time it takes to complete your blanket, but these extra touches will really make a big impact on the finished project, and will give you the ”ooohs and aaahs” you’re looking for when you give a homemade gift!
Baby Blankets, burp cloths, embroidery, quilting, receiving blanket, www.quilting corner.com Posted by Lisa Blair as Embroidery, Baby Blankets at 2:13 AM EST
