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The construction of the blanket is the most time-consuming part. Many quilters actually pin the materials of the quilt together before they begin to sew so they can see what it will look like. This allows them to move and adjust the placement of stitching as needed. The construction process will differ greatly depending on the type of quilt you are making. Regardless of which style, it is important to take your time and pay attention to detail. Blanket Quilt After the foundation piece has been completely filled with fabric strips, trim the block to the desired size. Press the block on both the front and back. Don't leave any loose pieces. Most communities offer local citizens the opportunity to take different classes that may interest them. In some places this may include a quilting class. For anyone that is considering fashioning a baby quilt pattern this is an ideal place to learn how to do it. 11. There's a chance that, during sewing, the three pieces won't stay as evenly lined up as you would like. In that case, use the shears or rotary cutter to trim the edges. There are conflicting opinions about the need to prewash fabric. The choice is yours, but if you have any doubts about colorfastness (whether or not the color will bleed or wash out), test the fabric before adding it to your quilt. First up is the baby quilt or blanket. Useful most of the year, it can be a little much for your bundle of joy during the summer. But for spring and fall, and especially winter, it will keep your new child toasty and snug. Most people will have more than one blanket for their child, either from previous children or from gifts, so this may not be too necessary. We have a wonderful family tradition of everyone making at least one homemade gift for Christmas to give another family member. My children have all made at least one blanket to give a family member. The fabrics are fun to choose and put together as we think of the personality of the family members. We have a daughter very much into music so there are always musical motif fabrics in her quilts, a son who loves insects so a quilt with ants or other insects are often made for him. There is the wonderful John Deere fabrics to make beautiful quilts. If you have a hobby or interest there is sure to be a fabric just right to personalize your blanket.

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−	Making a quilt takes some time and effort. You may want to get started as soon as you find out your loved one is having a baby. This will leave you plenty of time to get the quilt done, and contact other family members who want to be involved in the project.<br><br>Blanket Quilt Now that you have the 3 layers of your quilt, it is time to add a fabric border to frame your quilt. When choosing the fabric for the border, pick a color that compliments the colors and style of your quilt. Many online fabric retailers that offer pre-cut quilt squares also have complementary Jelly Rolls which are pre-cut fabric strips. These pre-cut fabric strips are perfect to use as your quilt fabric border.<br><br>~~We have taken our family on many picnics. These picnics are not complete without a quilt, to cuddle on after we have our meal. We have recently bought a Jeep and we always have a~~ quilt ~~with us~~ in the ~~Jeep as we go~~ on ~~outings~~. ~~We tend to use heavier quilts for these outings because~~ of ~~the sturdy sewing and materials that are used~~, the ~~quilt will not show the wear of outdoors as easily~~.<br><br>~~With~~ a ~~memory book~~ you ~~need~~ to ~~make a decision~~ at ~~what point you will pass~~ it on to your ~~child. You can avoid this decision by having two memory books - one for~~ you ~~to keep always~~ and ~~one for your grown-up child~~. ~~Another way~~ to do it is to ~~wait until~~ your ~~adult son or daughter seems to be settled in their first house after college or after their marriage or first child~~.<br><br>~~For instance, a quilter may use a simple embroidery design~~ to ~~let~~ the ~~machine "~~quilt" the ~~project~~. ~~Simple one color designs work best~~, ~~especially~~ for the ~~beginner~~.<br><br>~~Next up is~~ the ~~crib sheet~~. ~~These are usually fitted~~. ~~If it is~~ not ~~fitted~~, ~~don't bother~~. ~~Your child may sleep like an angel~~, ~~or they may move around a lot~~. ~~Either way~~, ~~a fitted sheet will keep itself in place instead of getting wrapped up around your child~~, ~~which is about as bad as it sounds~~.<br><br>~~Machine quilting on~~ the other ~~hand~~, ~~involves a sewing machine~~ to ~~sew the pieces together~~. ~~In very much~~ the ~~same way, layers~~ of ~~fabric are stacked together, laid-out, batted and backed on a flat surface~~. ~~They~~ are ~~pinned and~~ the ~~pieces are then moved through a sewing machine~~. ~~This can be done~~ in ~~block form as~~ in ~~hand quilting or as a large piece~~. ~~Again, the details are determined on the style preferred and the quilter's experience~~. ~~This is~~ a ~~much faster process than the hand quilting and often a good place for a beginner to learn with quick results~~.	+	Now that you have the 3 layers of your quilt, it is time to add a fabric border to frame your quilt. When choosing the fabric for the border, pick a color that compliments the colors and style of your quilt. Many online fabric retailers that offer pre-cut quilt squares also have complementary Jelly Rolls which are pre-cut fabric strips. These pre-cut fabric strips are perfect to use as your quilt fabric border.<br><br>Always wash your handmade quilt in warm or cold water using the delicate cycle on your washing machine. The individual blocks may be made up of slightly different fabrics which will shrink differently. Also, the vibrant colors may fade over time from hot water.<br><br>Comfort Food: Exchange a bite of Mac and Cheese or Beef Stew (ok Bourguignon, you Julie and Julia Fans!) as a promise to nurture one another. Serve it at your reception. Have it on your buffets when you entertain during the fall, or have the annual mac and cheese (or whatever) party once you're married.<br><br>Blanket Quilt There are conflicting opinions about the need to prewash fabric. The choice is yours, but if you have any doubts about colorfastness (whether or not the color will bleed or wash out), test the fabric before adding it to your quilt.<br><br>I begged my mom to give me the quilt, and luckily, she did. I now treasure this quilt, thinking of all the memories stitched into this quilt, each stitch done with love.<br><br>Holiday Quilts. Making quilts associated with special holidays, Easter, Christmas, Halloween, Passover, etc. People tend to dress their homes for holidays so producing quilts with holiday themes meets the need of the customer.<br><br>Shortly after her death I came across the quilt that she made for my mother a few years before losing her eyesight. Suddenly it began to dawn upon me. When I looked at the quilt, I did not see a blanket. Instead, I saw a scrapbook made from material. It was as if, by looking at the quilt, I was paging through my family album. I remembered the times when we baked cookies with my mother, the times when my sisters and I played with our tea-set, the first "Superman"-movie I saw with my dad, my first day at school, the visits we had with our grandparents and many other special memories. Each memory was carefully interwoven into this quilt.<br><br>In addition to the ten ideas for creating other items from your old or extra pieced blocks, you could consider donating your extras to charity. Local senior centers that offer quilting classes might welcome the gift of some prepared blocks. If you are interested in keeping the money yourself, you can sell your extras. Advertise them in a local paper or in online classifieds. You should also consider an online auction. Try selling them in a yard sale.

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−	~~The preferred needle type for woven cotton fabrics is called~~ a ~~"sharp." Sizes 75/11~~ and ~~80/12 are good choices for piecing, quiltmaking, and binding most simple quilt patterns~~. ~~Use a smaller needle (70/10) if~~ you~~'re piecing tightly woven batiks and~~ a ~~larger needle (90/14) for flannels~~. ~~Dull needles can cause skipping or uneven stitches~~, ~~so it's a good idea~~ to ~~insert a fresh needle at~~ the ~~start of every~~ project.<br><br>Blanket Quilt ~~Another way to preserve memories~~ is to ~~make~~ a ~~memory~~ quilt. ~~A memory quilt can be~~ a ~~blanket or a wall hanging. You collect items~~ of ~~clothing as~~ your ~~child outgrows them~~. ~~You~~ cut ~~the clothes into~~ squares ~~of the same size and save your collection until you~~ have ~~enough to make a blanket or wall~~-~~hanging~~. ~~You can also use pieces of blankets or sheets. Be sure you~~ cut ~~a sample that is not worn thin. On blankets and sheets the outside edges~~ are ~~usually in the best shape. For clothing you would avoid the area covering the knees or the seat of the pants~~.<br><br>~~Holiday Quilts~~. ~~Making quilts associated~~ with ~~special holidays, Easter, Christmas, Halloween, Passover, etc~~. ~~People~~ tend to ~~dress their homes~~ for ~~holidays so producing quilts with holiday themes meets the need~~ of the ~~customer.<br><br>Some women~~ used ~~larger scraps~~, ~~and often~~ the ~~block's strips were a variety~~ of ~~widths. Scrappy strips were asymmetrical and uneven, or pointed, or on the bias. Whatever fabrics were available, they were used~~ as ~~is. There was no time to waste cutting them to size. Women used an old blanket or quilt as the filler and tied the layers together; winter was near -- no time for quilting it~~.<br><br>You can ~~also get ahold of the grandparents~~ to be and ~~see if they have any clothes or blankets saved from the parents' childhood~~. ~~If they~~ do ~~you could include these fabrics~~ in ~~the quilt for~~ their child ~~making it a multi-generational quilt, which will no doubt be a family heirloom~~.<br><br>~~You don't have to be an expert~~ quilter to ~~make a special handmade baby crib~~ quilt. ~~First~~, ~~you need to choose~~ the ~~perfect fabric for~~ the ~~baby~~ crib ~~quilt~~. If ~~you~~'~~re unsure of what design you might prefer~~, ~~either take~~ a ~~trip to your local fabric store, or go on line to the one of the many retail dealers for their collections of ideas and baby crib quilt patterns~~. ~~If this is your first attempt at the art of quilting~~, ~~it is best to~~ keep your ~~pattern simple. Choose colors that are appropriate for the baby's gender~~, ~~unless you do not know that, than yellow or white~~ is ~~a safe choice. Be sure you wash and lightly iron all fabrics before you start to cut~~.<br><br>~~When people were married quilts were gathered and packaged to present~~ to the ~~new couple~~. ~~This helped~~ the ~~new household~~ and ~~took~~ a ~~large burden off~~ the ~~new wife who would~~ be ~~busy adjusting to new duties~~ as the ~~lady of~~ a ~~household~~.	+	Making a quilt takes some time and effort. You may want to get started as soon as you find out your loved one is having a baby. This will leave you plenty of time to get the quilt done, and contact other family members who want to be involved in the project.<br><br>Blanket Quilt Now that you have the 3 layers of your quilt, it is time to add a fabric border to frame your quilt. When choosing the fabric for the border, pick a color that compliments the colors and style of your quilt. Many online fabric retailers that offer pre-cut quilt squares also have complementary Jelly Rolls which are pre-cut fabric strips. These pre-cut fabric strips are perfect to use as your quilt fabric border.<br><br>We have taken our family on many picnics. These picnics are not complete without a quilt, to cuddle on after we have our meal. We have recently bought a Jeep and we always have a quilt with us in the Jeep as we go on outings. We tend to use heavier quilts for these outings because of the sturdy sewing and materials that are used, the quilt will not show the wear of outdoors as easily.<br><br>With a memory book you need to make a decision at what point you will pass it on to your child. You can avoid this decision by having two memory books - one for you to keep always and one for your grown-up child. Another way to do it is to wait until your adult son or daughter seems to be settled in their first house after college or after their marriage or first child.<br><br>For instance, a quilter may use a simple embroidery design to let the machine "quilt" the project. Simple one color designs work best, especially for the beginner.<br><br>Next up is the crib sheet. These are usually fitted. If it is not fitted, don't bother. Your child may sleep like an angel, or they may move around a lot. Either way, a fitted sheet will keep itself in place instead of getting wrapped up around your child, which is about as bad as it sounds.<br><br>Machine quilting on the other hand, involves a sewing machine to sew the pieces together. In very much the same way, layers of fabric are stacked together, laid-out, batted and backed on a flat surface. They are pinned and the pieces are then moved through a sewing machine. This can be done in block form as in hand quilting or as a large piece. Again, the details are determined on the style preferred and the quilter's experience. This is a much faster process than the hand quilting and often a good place for a beginner to learn with quick results.

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−	~~Don't be afraid to use your handmade~~ quilt. ~~The layers~~ and ~~the warmth of the batting make it perfect~~ for ~~keeping you warm cold winter nights~~. ~~Even after many years~~ of ~~use, this author has several quilts that are still in excellent condition~~.<br><br>~~There are even specialty shops where classes~~ can be ~~held for~~ the ~~novice to~~ the ~~old hand. Where~~ you ~~can use existing patterns~~ or ~~have one created especially for you~~. You can ~~learn to~~ use ~~strips of fabric from special garments from the past and embellish with new~~ pieces ~~from today for a one~~ of a ~~kind quilt~~.~~<br><br>If one is machine piecing they can use the flag method~~ and ~~join a few pairs of patches at~~ the ~~same time. The right sides~~ are ~~pinned together~~ in ~~pairs~~. ~~Using~~ the ~~foot as a guide one along~~ the ~~seam line machine stitches. Between~~ the ~~pairs a short uncut thread should be left~~. ~~Each is then cut into units~~. ~~Enough pairs are then joined to make a patched piece~~. ~~Avoid bulk by pressing flat~~ to ~~one side~~ the ~~patch seams~~.<br><br>~~Blanket Quilt You can either hand quilt or machine quilt your baby shower gift. Following~~ the ~~perimeter of the shape or you can choose to use a quilter~~'s ~~pencil and template and draw~~ a ~~design~~ and ~~quilt~~ the ~~design~~. ~~Either way~~, ~~you will be stitching through all three layers, which not only fasten~~ the layers together~~, but create a design, as you quilt~~.<br><br>~~Another way~~ to ~~customize a blanket is by including text in it. This may~~ be ~~a favorite punch line; a line~~ from ~~a song; a secret code between~~ the ~~two of~~ you; a ~~meaningful date; or even~~ a ~~surname~~.<br><br>~~After the foundation piece has been completely filled with fabric strips, trim the block to the desired size. Press the block on both the front and back. Don~~'t ~~leave any loose pieces~~.~~<br><br>Shortly after her death I came across~~ the ~~quilt that she made~~ for ~~my mother a few years before losing her eyesight. Suddenly it began to dawn upon me. When I looked at~~ the quilt~~, I did not see a blanket~~. ~~Instead~~, ~~I saw~~ a ~~scrapbook made from material. It was as if~~, ~~by looking at~~ the quilt~~, I was paging through my family album~~. ~~I remembered~~ the ~~times when we baked cookies with my mother~~, the ~~times when my sisters and I played with our tea-set~~, ~~the first "Superman"-movie I saw with my dad~~, ~~my first day at school, the visits we had with our grandparents~~ and ~~many other special memories. Each memory was carefully interwoven into this quilt~~.<br><br>~~For~~ a ~~crazy quilt,~~ large ~~or small, you should work on a square or rectangle of muslin or plain fabric. Working 12" or smaller is recommended so that~~ the ~~piecing is easier~~ to ~~handle~~.	+	The preferred needle type for woven cotton fabrics is called a "sharp." Sizes 75/11 and 80/12 are good choices for piecing, quiltmaking, and binding most simple quilt patterns. Use a smaller needle (70/10) if you're piecing tightly woven batiks and a larger needle (90/14) for flannels. Dull needles can cause skipping or uneven stitches, so it's a good idea to insert a fresh needle at the start of every project.<br><br>Blanket Quilt Another way to preserve memories is to make a memory quilt. A memory quilt can be a blanket or a wall hanging. You collect items of clothing as your child outgrows them. You cut the clothes into squares of the same size and save your collection until you have enough to make a blanket or wall-hanging. You can also use pieces of blankets or sheets. Be sure you cut a sample that is not worn thin. On blankets and sheets the outside edges are usually in the best shape. For clothing you would avoid the area covering the knees or the seat of the pants.<br><br>Holiday Quilts. Making quilts associated with special holidays, Easter, Christmas, Halloween, Passover, etc. People tend to dress their homes for holidays so producing quilts with holiday themes meets the need of the customer.<br><br>Some women used larger scraps, and often the block's strips were a variety of widths. Scrappy strips were asymmetrical and uneven, or pointed, or on the bias. Whatever fabrics were available, they were used as is. There was no time to waste cutting them to size. Women used an old blanket or quilt as the filler and tied the layers together; winter was near -- no time for quilting it.<br><br>You can also get ahold of the grandparents to be and see if they have any clothes or blankets saved from the parents' childhood. If they do you could include these fabrics in the quilt for their child making it a multi-generational quilt, which will no doubt be a family heirloom.<br><br>You don't have to be an expert quilter to make a special handmade baby crib quilt. First, you need to choose the perfect fabric for the baby crib quilt. If you're unsure of what design you might prefer, either take a trip to your local fabric store, or go on line to the one of the many retail dealers for their collections of ideas and baby crib quilt patterns. If this is your first attempt at the art of quilting, it is best to keep your pattern simple. Choose colors that are appropriate for the baby's gender, unless you do not know that, than yellow or white is a safe choice. Be sure you wash and lightly iron all fabrics before you start to cut.<br><br>When people were married quilts were gathered and packaged to present to the new couple. This helped the new household and took a large burden off the new wife who would be busy adjusting to new duties as the lady of a household.

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−	~~Using One Type~~ of ~~Fabric~~. ~~Being known for producing quilts made from one type~~ of ~~fabric is another niche. For instance~~, ~~silk or second hand kimono fabric. The emphasis in~~ this ~~niche is to be the expert on a particular fabric which people want to have~~ quilts ~~made from~~.<br><br>~~It is pretty~~ to ~~learn to sew quilt squares,~~ you can ~~do it by hand~~ or ~~with a machine~~. You can ~~find an entire kit at~~ the ~~craft store that will provide you~~ with the ~~instructions,~~ and ~~all the material you need to make~~ a ~~square. Most~~ of ~~these kits you buy one square~~ at a time~~, then put them all~~ together. ~~This makes quilting~~ a ~~little less overwhelming, since you only have to focus on getting~~ one ~~square at~~ a ~~time done~~. ~~When it comes to the actual quilting of the blanket you can do it yourself or you can also pay someone else to do it for you~~. ~~There~~ are ~~machines that~~ make ~~quilting very easy, but unless you are going to do~~ a ~~lot of quilting it might be more economical~~ to ~~have someone else do~~ the ~~quilting or do it by hand~~.<br><br>~~Quilting Fabric~~. ~~You'll need two squares~~ of ~~fabric that are~~ the ~~exact same size. You~~ can use ~~any sized fabric~~ you ~~want~~, but ~~these three sizes work best for~~ a ~~baby blanket or~~ quilt.<br><br>~~Blanket Quilt One nice thing about down throw blankets~~ is ~~that they have natural oils~~ in ~~them~~. ~~These oils keep the material warm. The feathers are also kept soft and fluffed up without clumping. Therefore, washing the blanket should~~ be ~~done carefully. The blanket shouldn't be washed~~ a ~~little too often as it might wear off~~ the ~~natural oils. It's best to use detergents that are chemical free. Of course, don't send the down throw blanket for the dry cleaners because the chemicals used there would surely leave~~ a ~~stain on it~~.<br><br>~~If you have~~ the ~~means~~ to ~~give a big item as a gift, you can still have it personalized~~. ~~Again, personalization makes an impression~~. ~~Have baby~~'~~s initials put on his or her crib or armoire~~.<br><br>~~Always wash your handmade~~ quilt ~~in warm or cold water using~~ the ~~delicate cycle on your washing machine~~. ~~The individual blocks may be~~ made ~~up of slightly different fabrics which will shrink differently~~. ~~Also~~, the ~~vibrant colors may fade over time from hot water~~.<br><br>~~If the boys are fond of video games~~, ~~they can choose those with~~ a ~~Star Wars print~~. ~~They may also have their quilts in checkered designs where~~ the ~~checks are patterned from a chess board or checkers and even monopoly. Or they could simply have prints of their favorite animals~~.	+	Don't be afraid to use your handmade quilt. The layers and the warmth of the batting make it perfect for keeping you warm cold winter nights. Even after many years of use, this author has several quilts that are still in excellent condition.<br><br>There are even specialty shops where classes can be held for the novice to the old hand. Where you can use existing patterns or have one created especially for you. You can learn to use strips of fabric from special garments from the past and embellish with new pieces from today for a one of a kind quilt.<br><br>If one is machine piecing they can use the flag method and join a few pairs of patches at the same time. The right sides are pinned together in pairs. Using the foot as a guide one along the seam line machine stitches. Between the pairs a short uncut thread should be left. Each is then cut into units. Enough pairs are then joined to make a patched piece. Avoid bulk by pressing flat to one side the patch seams.<br><br>Blanket Quilt You can either hand quilt or machine quilt your baby shower gift. Following the perimeter of the shape or you can choose to use a quilter's pencil and template and draw a design and quilt the design. Either way, you will be stitching through all three layers, which not only fasten the layers together, but create a design, as you quilt.<br><br>Another way to customize a blanket is by including text in it. This may be a favorite punch line; a line from a song; a secret code between the two of you; a meaningful date; or even a surname.<br><br>After the foundation piece has been completely filled with fabric strips, trim the block to the desired size. Press the block on both the front and back. Don't leave any loose pieces.<br><br>Shortly after her death I came across the quilt that she made for my mother a few years before losing her eyesight. Suddenly it began to dawn upon me. When I looked at the quilt, I did not see a blanket. Instead, I saw a scrapbook made from material. It was as if, by looking at the quilt, I was paging through my family album. I remembered the times when we baked cookies with my mother, the times when my sisters and I played with our tea-set, the first "Superman"-movie I saw with my dad, my first day at school, the visits we had with our grandparents and many other special memories. Each memory was carefully interwoven into this quilt.<br><br>For a crazy quilt, large or small, you should work on a square or rectangle of muslin or plain fabric. Working 12" or smaller is recommended so that the piecing is easier to handle.

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−	The ~~construction of the blanket~~ is the ~~most time-consuming part~~. ~~Many quilters actually pin the materials of the quilt together before they begin~~ to sew ~~so they~~ can ~~see what~~ it will ~~look like. This allows them to move~~ and ~~adjust~~ the ~~placement~~ of ~~stitching as needed~~. ~~The construction process will differ greatly depending~~ on the ~~type~~ of ~~quilt~~ you are ~~making. Regardless~~ of ~~which style,~~ it ~~is important~~ to ~~take your time and pay attention to detail~~.<br><br>~~Blanket Quilt After the foundation piece has been completely filled with~~ fabric ~~strips, trim the block to~~ the ~~desired~~ size. ~~Press the block on both the front and back. Don't leave~~ any ~~loose pieces~~.<br><br>~~Most communities offer local citizens the opportunity to take different classes~~ that ~~may interest~~ them. ~~In some places this may include a quilting class~~. ~~For anyone that is considering fashioning~~ a ~~baby quilt pattern this is an ideal place to learn how to do~~ it.~~<br><br>11. There~~'s ~~a chance~~ that, ~~during sewing, the three pieces won~~'t ~~stay as evenly lined up as you would like. In that case, use~~ the ~~shears or rotary cutter to trim~~ the ~~edges~~.<br><br>~~There are conflicting opinions about~~ the ~~need~~ to ~~prewash fabric. The choice is yours~~, ~~but if~~ you have ~~any doubts about colorfastness (whether~~ or ~~not the color will bleed~~ or ~~wash out), test the fabric before adding it to your quilt~~.<br><br>~~First up is the baby~~ quilt or ~~blanket~~. ~~Useful most of the year, it can~~ be ~~a little much for your bundle~~ of ~~joy during the summer. But for spring and fall, and especially winter, it~~ will ~~keep your new child toasty and snug~~. ~~Most people will have more than one blanket for their child~~, ~~either from previous children or~~ from ~~gifts, so this may not be too necessary~~.<br><br>~~We have~~ a ~~wonderful family tradition of everyone making at least one homemade gift for Christmas to give another family member~~. ~~My children~~ have ~~all made at least one blanket to give a family member. The fabrics are fun to choose and put together as we think of~~ the ~~personality of the family members. We have a daughter very much into music so there~~ are ~~always musical motif fabrics in her quilts,~~ a ~~son who loves insects so a quilt with ants~~ or ~~other insects are often made for him~~. ~~There is the wonderful John Deere fabrics to make beautiful quilts. If you~~ have ~~a hobby or interest there is sure to be a fabric just right to personalize your blanket~~.	+	Using One Type of Fabric. Being known for producing quilts made from one type of fabric is another niche. For instance, silk or second hand kimono fabric. The emphasis in this niche is to be the expert on a particular fabric which people want to have quilts made from.<br><br>It is pretty to learn to sew quilt squares, you can do it by hand or with a machine. You can find an entire kit at the craft store that will provide you with the instructions, and all the material you need to make a square. Most of these kits you buy one square at a time, then put them all together. This makes quilting a little less overwhelming, since you only have to focus on getting one square at a time done. When it comes to the actual quilting of the blanket you can do it yourself or you can also pay someone else to do it for you. There are machines that make quilting very easy, but unless you are going to do a lot of quilting it might be more economical to have someone else do the quilting or do it by hand.<br><br>Quilting Fabric. You'll need two squares of fabric that are the exact same size. You can use any sized fabric you want, but these three sizes work best for a baby blanket or quilt.<br><br>Blanket Quilt One nice thing about down throw blankets is that they have natural oils in them. These oils keep the material warm. The feathers are also kept soft and fluffed up without clumping. Therefore, washing the blanket should be done carefully. The blanket shouldn't be washed a little too often as it might wear off the natural oils. It's best to use detergents that are chemical free. Of course, don't send the down throw blanket for the dry cleaners because the chemicals used there would surely leave a stain on it.<br><br>If you have the means to give a big item as a gift, you can still have it personalized. Again, personalization makes an impression. Have baby's initials put on his or her crib or armoire.<br><br>Always wash your handmade quilt in warm or cold water using the delicate cycle on your washing machine. The individual blocks may be made up of slightly different fabrics which will shrink differently. Also, the vibrant colors may fade over time from hot water.<br><br>If the boys are fond of video games, they can choose those with a Star Wars print. They may also have their quilts in checkered designs where the checks are patterned from a chess board or checkers and even monopoly. Or they could simply have prints of their favorite animals.