Hi Jessica. I always use a 1/4 inch seam allowance. I thought I would’ve mentioned that in the post, but maybe I forgot. I’ll check and add it in now. Thanks!

A meter is the common unit of measure that is used all over the world except for the United States, Myanmar and Liberia. We are so backward for not changing when Ben Franklin tried to get us to do it.. A yard is 3 feet or 36 inches, while a meter is about 39 inches or 100 centimeters.

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Amber S;. I make single fleece blankets, 50by 60, crochet around edges .Have senior friends that love these to take toChemo, doctor visits, etc. Have cute designs for children. Will send you one if you will send address. Also make flannel receiving blankets that are 45by45 if you need lighter. My girls and I started this as mission so no charge.

A meter is 39 inches. A yard is 36 inches. The metric system is used in Canada and Europe. We Americans are the odd balls who use feet, yards and miles.

No, they don’t separate though, Laura.

Wow! You were busy! It sounds like a dream day. 🙂 I’m so glad you loved making these blankets, Judy! This is one of my all-time favourite projects!

Lovely, Nancy! I’m so glad you enjoyed making these blankets and so happy the recipients loved them!

I have made these for over 9 years, when my granddaughter had to go day care. she need a blanket big enough to cover her when transferring back and forth , she liked them so much ,that I made them baby
shower presents for my co workers,

I pin it to help keep the layers in place after cutting them. Then, when I’m sewing, I pinch the fabric together behind the needle, and I pinch the fabric in front of the needle in order to keep the layers exactly together as they’re feeding through the machine.

Do you mean “Denim”, Agnes? I have two projects that make great use of old denim jeans: https://happyhooligans.ca/repurposed-denim-bibs/ and https://happyhooligans.ca/repurposed-demin-aprons/.

Hi Robbie! So glad you’ll be using some of my ideas for your grandchildren! I don’t have any posts of my own that would suit a 9 year old boy, but here’s a post from “How Does She” that you might find some inspiration in: http://www.howdoesshe.com/19-very-cool-diy-gift-ideas-for-teenage-boys/

Thanks, Vicky! I’m glad you’ll be making them! Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of two more grand-babies!

Yes, Anna. The front and back are made from co-ordinating pieces of fabric. 🙂

Hi Connie! I’m so glad you liked this project! I’m happy to say I’ve had no problems at all with bunching. I just do that top-stiched seam all around the edge (an inch or so in), and everything stays in place nicely.

You’re so welcome, Amber. Prayers and positive thoughts on their way to you and your nephew. x

Yay! Yes, isn’t this just the best? The blankets are my favourite go-to gift whenever anyone’s having a baby! So glad you’re happy with yours, Katie!

Oh good! I’m glad you found some great fabric on sale, Sheila! Happy sewing!

I really don’t know of any fabric websites, Sheila. I’m not sure where you are, but I’m in Canada, and I always find the cutest fabrics at Fabricland (a chain of fabric distributors). If you’re in the U.S., I know people rave about Joanne’s Fabrics.

My daughter was so excited to receive the reversible receiving blanket and bibs. When she used the blue jean bib she said it was so nice and soft to wipe the babies face using the soft flannel from the strip I used, of the same material from the receiving blanket. It seemed to be in just the right spot. I also used the flannel piece for the back of the bibs.
Thanks, we are having so much fun having a baby Granddaughter. I will be making more of these. Thanks again, Joan

Wonderful, Joan! I love co-ordinating the bibs and blankets when giving them as gifts too. Congratulations on your new granddaughter!

Yes, they’re close enough to be interchangeable for this project, Kim.

I also have two Grandsons and love your denim bibs, I have made others but these look so easy and are so cute. I just purchased a new pair of jeans which are really long and need to hem them so I think I will use this denim.

I usually do my zig-zag stitching about 2.5 to 3 inches in. I never really measure, and yes, it’s to keep it from bunching when you wash it, and also to add a decorative touch. I like to use a contrasting thread. My machine is really old too, but I just turn the stitch length dial to the dot so the needle doesn’t move forward or backward, but I’ve also just done the zig zag back and forth a few times to secure the stitching. Glad you liked these, Joan. They’re my favourite gift to give a new baby. Did you see the denim bibs I make too? They’re wonderful and really easy to make. I use our old jeans and tee shirts to make those – they’re so stain resistant and durable. They’re quite large though, so maybe when you’re grand-daughter is a toddler. Congratulations on the upcoming new addition to your family! So exciting!

That’s just the reverse side of the blanket showing, Linda. When I give them as a gift, I always roll them up in a way that you can see the reverse fabric contrasting with the front fabric. Sorry for the confusion. 🙂

They really ARE easy, Patricia! Glad you like them. 🙂

Well, see that’s the problem, Amanda… you’re supposed to wait until you’re FINISHED sewing before you get into the wine! LOL

How nice to think that you’ll be making these for such a good cause, Debbye! So glad that my little (or not so little!) blankets have inspired you! 🙂

Ok, I will. That will also motivate me to complete the project! lol

Yay! Have fun making yours, Leah! I’d love to see what yours looks like! Feel free to link up on my facebook page!

Brenda! You can totally do this! Send me pics if you make one! xo