Nursery to Toddler

Sewing 101 $7.27 Sewing 101 is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of sewing. This book is geared toward the absolute novice and assumes you know little or nothing about the craft. Filled with lots of step-by-step photos, useful sewing tip sidebars, and a painstakingly detailed glossary, Sewing 101 teaches you how to sew successfully. You will learn terminology used regularly in sewing, as well as all the basic skills that are the building blocks of the art. From threading the machine to sewing a straight stitch, to more complicated procedures such as installing zippers and following patterns, everything is covered. Chapters include such topics as: the sewing machine and its accessories, sewing supplies and how to use them, how to shop for, prepare, measure and cut fabric, and more. Each new technique is taught via the creation of an actual project, such as a pillow, window treatment, t-shirt, or baby blanket, thereby allowing you to learn a new skill and create an item to wear, display or use in your home. Dust off that machine and begin sewing for fun and function ‘

Crib Down Blanket with Satin Binding $169 Quality Comfort for your Little One Give your baby the luxurious softness extreme comfort and top quality you crave for yourself with this top of the line Crib Down Blanket with Satin Binding This elegant finished product features 312 thread count cotton sateen that envelopes luscious white European goose down It is beautifully bound on all sides with a rich 2 satin band For utmost convenience it is machine washable – into the washer and dryer it goes for the little one who drags his blankey from room to room in and out of the car into the store and back home again 312 Thread Count 2 Satin Band Hypoallergenic and Anti-Bacterial

Teach Yourself Visually Sewing $19.4 If you’re tired of items that just fit so-so—sew, sew This guide will have you expressing your personal in no time. You’ll learn the basics of hand sewing and sewing with a machine and get detailed information about tools and fabrics. From there, you’ll progress to sewing seams, darts, facings, zippers, fasteners, and more. You’ll learn to use patterns and try your hand (and your sewing machine) on warm-up projects like a tote bag or a baby receiving blanket. Then it’s on to more creative designs like a stylish messenger bag and fun, flanged pillow shams. If you learn by seeing and doing and want to create chic, unique accessories and home décor, this book is a perfect fit Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review Each skill or technique is defined and described Detailed color photos demonstrate each step Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo Helpful tips provide additional guidance

Down Blanket with Satin Binding $235 Elegant Softness This top of the line Down Blanket with Satin Binding is a must have for you if you crave luxurious softness extreme comfort and top quality This elegant finished product features 330 thread count in oh so silky seamless cotton sateen It is beautifully bound on all sides with a rich 2 satin band Being light weight and perfectly plush you can be sure that youll be sleeping the sweetest of sleeps with this deliciously soft down blanket 330 Thread Count 2 Satin Band Hypoallergenic and Anti-Bacterial

Baby Lock BLEC-C2 Sewing Embroidery Cards $99 Baby Lock BLEC-C2 Sewing Embroidery Cards

Little Bamboo Baby Blanket Crib $64.95 Little Bamboo Baby Blanket (Crib)

CLOSEOUT!!! Ritzy Baby Blanket In Camoflague $49.99 CLOSEOUT!!! Ritzy Baby Blanket In Camoflague

CLOSEOUT!!! Booyah Baby Large Blanket In Baby Bloom $49.99 CLOSEOUT!!! Booyah Baby Large Blanket In Baby Bloom

Organic Baby Crib Blanket $39 Pamper Baby Pamper baby with elegance with warmth with softness Pamper baby with this luxurious blanket This beautiful crochet blanket features an attractive fringe and is made of the softest cotton organic that gentle enough for the most sensitive baby skin

Hearts Baby Blanket $48 Sweet and Soft Wrap your baby in the softest sweetest blanket Our Hearts Baby Blanket features a deliciously soft weave in a pale pink color Embroidered with dainty hearts this blanket is sure to become babys fast favorite Machine washable and sized for multi-purpose use the blanket is an all around winner

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How to Make That Unique Handmade Baby Quilt for a Shower Gift

How to Make That Unique Handmade Baby Quilt for a Shower Gift

 Such an exciting time!  A new baby is on the way.  Yet how do you find just the right unique gift?  One that will not be opened and tossed in the pile at the shower and be forgotten, or one the little one will grow out of in just a few weeks and maybe get to wear one or twice.   Your hard earned dollars or your time needs to be well spent on a gift of life time.  That gift is a unique handmade baby quilt.

Many handmade quilts are sewn simply using the patchwork process. This involves assembling a number of different sizes pieces of different materials, and then stitching them together to create the finished quilt. This technique, called patchwork quilting, can be completed either by hand quilting or some prefer using the sewing machine.

Quilt designs range from the basic beginner to the advanced.   If you 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 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.

Choose approximately 1 ¼ yd. coordinating fabrics for the back of your quilt or any amount given for the pattern you have chosen.  Also purchase batting, thread that matches your fabric.  Wash the fabric before starting to sew.

At this point you are ready to quilt.  Place the backing fabric right side down on the floor. Put the batting down next. Place the pieced fabric on top of the batting right side up. Pin the fabrics and batting together starting from the center and working out.  I recommend that you stretch all three layers before pinning.  Using an old table and some large butterfly clamps, stretch your blanket securely in place to the table before you pin the layers together.  Also there are curved quilting pins available at the quilt shops that will make the pinning task easier to complete, due to the shape of the pin.  They are rounded at the bottom and perfect for the task.

Next, using a quilter’s pencil, you are ready to draw your quilting lines or design.  Draw diagonal lines across a square or simply following the perimeter of the shape will give you a design and hold your blocks in place.  Make your stitches even and sew through all layers.    

There are many ways to create a binding for the quilt, but if you are just beginning simply trim the bottom fabric to ½” longer on all sides than that of the top fabric and the batting.   Fold the bottom fabric over the top, folding twice, making a ¼” fold. Sew on the fold the whole way around.

When it comes to giving that special shower gift for the new mother-to-be, the time and effort that you invest now on sewing and quilting a unique handmade baby quilt will become a cherished keepsake for years to come.

About the Author

You need a shower gift for a special mother-to-be. You can do this. Read this article and make the trip to your local fabric store. Are you worried that you may not be able to complete the baby quilt for the shower is too close in time?
Visit my website: www.uniquebabyquiltboutique.com and chose of one unique handmade baby quilts from my collection for your baby shower.
Sharon Camp has been quilting for over 30 years.