Sweet Chic Flannel Baby Blanket

Sweet Chic - Flannel Blanket Kit

A friend brought home her baby girl recently and because she and the baby's father were not aware of the sex of the baby, I had to wait until she was born before choosing colors for her quilt. A quick trip to JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts proved useful because I found two kits for making flannel blankets. Since winter is almost over, these lighter blankets make more sense.

Front of Flannel Blanket

The kit came with very clear instructions, but I deviated from the recommended technique of placing the two pieces of flannel right sides together and trimming them. I saved a step by sewing along the edge of the front and then trimming a quarter inch from the sewing line. It was then turned right side out through an opening and pressed. 

Back of Flannel Blanket

The blanket took an afternoon to construct. I edge-stitched a quarter inch away from the edges of the blanket and did some minimal quilting on the inside of the panel.

This kit was so convenient! It was quick and easy to make, as was the Self-Binding Fleece Blanket I made the day before. Baby girl's Mom was very pleased to receive both blankets.

Cheers!

Self-Binding Fleece Baby Quilt

Measures 35" square

A very productive weekend produced this darling baby quilt made from two pieces of fleece. It's soft and smooth and very comforting.