Unique Baby Blanket Gifts

When you store your handmade quilt in a closet or drawer, if you feel the need to wrap it up in something, use tissue paper rather than a plastic bag. Storing it in a plastic bag for a long period of time may result in yellowing and discoloration.

Seriously speaking, I am not exaggerating. Down throw blankets are widely known as the most comfortable and warmest blankets in the world. It works best during winter. It is lightweight and cushy. Yet, it has the ability to trap heat and keep the babies warm. There are many different types of down throw blankets in the market with different qualities and prices. The qualities differ based on the types of down used. It very much depends on how and when the feathers are harvested. High quality blankets are usually made from goose down or other eiderdown. Some good blankets are the combination of down feathers with different types and grades. They are usually durable and provide extra warmth.

Never expose your handmade quilt to direct sunlight. This causes fading, and if it is folded, fading will occur to the area that is exposed to the sunlight resulting in uneven coloring.

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.

Quilt Blanket 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.

Now use a steam iron to turn and press the rectangle over the seam allowance, pressing away from the center piece. Trim the seam allowance close to the stitching line to remove the bulk in your design.

Have you ever needed to throw together a quick quilt? Many quilting pros laugh at the notion, but sometimes we need a quick gift to give and want to make it personal. Lap quilts and baby quilts are very easy to create on an embroidery machine.

The middle layer or the batting is the inner layer between the quilt top and the backing. The batting gives the quilt its thickness and strength, not to mention it's coziness. You can purchase batting by the yard or precut to fit different bed sizes. It's important to remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions for pre-treating and washing your batting.