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| tziporra |
Posted - Oct 16 2006 : 9:03:59 PM
Just an idea I'm throwing out -- flannel receiving blankets purchased at the store are expensive and get too small for swaddling REALLY fast. Make an exectant mom a more generous sized blanket or two using soft flannel (maybe even from your quilting stash!) in a 40 x 40 square. My husband insisted that I make up some blankets in this size for swaddling, and he was right!
Just cut the square and finish the edges -- I used my serger so it looks just like the stores, but a plain zig-zag hem would work too. You could even get fancy on a piece of plain white flannel and do an heirloom hem!
Best,
Robin |
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| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Oct 17 2006 : 12:20:56 PM
This is a great way to use fleece - just grab a few yards when they go on sale and you will never be without a gift.
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Oct 17 2006 : 07:06:33 AM
Great idea! I agree that the storebought ones are generally way too small!
Jenny in Utah
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