Howdy guys.
This is a little project I've been meaning to do for quite some time. A simple and sweet baby blanket for Theo. Right now he's at the stage where a typical receiving blanket is way to small, but an actual adult size blanket (and even his "baby" quilt) is too big.
So this blanket fills the gap nicely. It's about 33"x39". It's quilting cotton on one size and the super-soft minkee on the other, and bound with wide, double thick binding. No quilting necessary.
I've done several of these blankets before. Aurora has a fairy version. She still uses it on car trips, etc. And I've made baby gifts sets for a few friends. From two 1-yard cuts of cotton and a yard of minkee cut up the middle, I can nicely make the blanket, a reversible bib, and 2 burp cloths. And if I'm feeling ambitious decorate a little onsie.
I've been hoarding this particular fabric for quite some time. It's too cute! And Theo is crazy for cars, so it seemed perfect.
In fact, I have more than a dozen pairs of 1 yard cuts for vastly different versions of this project. It's easy to pull them out and whip up a gift when someone is expecting. It's not a 1 hour project, but definitely faster than a full quilt...
And, before you ask, yes, I am planning on doing a tutorial of the whole set. You just have to wait until the next time I need a baby gift. :)
JT
***NOTE: OK, here's how much I love you guys. There were a few requests for the fabric, but sadly I had sewn the entire selvedge into the blanket. So, yes, I ripped it open to find out. It's "LIttle Dudes" by Robert Kaufman. But I did buy it about 4 years ago, so good luck finding it. The strip is just called Multistripe by Michael Miller.
LOVE the fabric!!! What is it?
Posted by: Sandy | November 10, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Where did you find this fabric? The blanket is great!
Posted by: Cathy | November 10, 2008 at 07:37 AM
Cute!!! I'm going to make my daughter a blanket too.
Posted by: Rebecca | November 10, 2008 at 08:13 AM
That fabric is great! I'm sure it will be well loved for a long time.
Posted by: Sarah | November 10, 2008 at 09:53 AM
very nice!
Posted by: holly* | November 10, 2008 at 02:09 PM
This is gorgoues! Ive just dicoverd your blog and its now one of my favs. Your are so talented, cant wait for the tutorial :)
Posted by: Rainbowchild | November 10, 2008 at 02:30 PM
Cute print and I love how the striped binding looks with it. I would love to see the Minky side!
Posted by: Channing | November 10, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Cute fabric combination with the cars and the stripes!
Posted by: Terriaw | November 10, 2008 at 07:46 PM
Like everyone else, I would love to know where you got the fabric!
Posted by: whitney | November 10, 2008 at 10:19 PM
This is REALLY cute. Can't wait for a tutorial on it! I just started a minkie stash.
Posted by: amylouwho | November 10, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Super cute Jess! That fabric is adorable :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | November 10, 2008 at 11:52 PM
I'm looking forward to the tutorial!
Posted by: Ruth | November 11, 2008 at 12:33 AM
That is great! I love it! :)
Posted by: Stacey | November 11, 2008 at 03:38 PM
So cute. What a great gift idea!
Posted by: Mary | November 11, 2008 at 05:43 PM