I used to pre wash my quilts and receiving blankets before gifting. But as times went by I realized that the new mommy was going to wash everything she got for the baby anyway. So I will not wash but I include a “ Color catcher” with it if the colors are bright or vibrant. Most all mommies are very grateful for this
Back when I was working I used to make receiving blankets this size for new moms. I prewashed because true flannel will shrink. As a disclaimer be sure to read the label on the bolt and make sure it is flannel and not acrylic and not meant for use with babies. When I made receiving blankets this size I did a rolled hem on my serger. I'm old enough to remember when receiving blankets were actually about that size. Moms and babies loved those blankets. You did a fantastic job explaining how to do a mitered corner.
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I wash and put everything in the dryer that leaves my sewing room so I can be confident that it will cope with the dryer when it gets to its new home. That and I have cats.
Mitered corners…first time anyone has explained it to make sense in my brain. Now I can’t wait to try it. Thanks so much Miss Tracy. Love love love this tutorial. 🤗 have a most wonderful weekend 🥰🤗🤗
Back in the day my gramma was a beautiful sewer, and having her first great grandson, she made me several of these 1 yard receiving blankets. Because my son was born the size of a small horse, I could actually swaddle him in them, store bought ones were a joke. Love them and I now always gift them for new moms. I have kept them for when he has his own kids. KY son was 8 lbs 11ozs, 23.5 inches long with head n chest of 14 inches.
I love the receiving blanket and enjoy watching all your videos. I learn a lot from them. My only issue is that I would put the label on the reverse side . When you buy designer clothing, the labels are on the inside of the garment. Just my humble opinion. 😊.
Love the receiving blanket tutorial ❤ When I made them for my son in the early 80s I doubled the yardage so both sides could be used reversible and warmer Ohio winters was brutal Thanks 🙏 for the video
I like to make reverable blankets. I use a pretty cotton fabric for one side and flannel for the other. Makes a nice gift. Saves messing with mitered corners. ,,yes ,i am a lazy girl
I ALWAYS serge the flannel and then wash it before sewing. No raveling & I actually find it keeps the shape better to square up. I also make mine double sided receiving blankets.
I like to buy 1 1/3 yard and make a couple of burp cloths to match the receiving blanket. Also, some of our fancy stitches could be used around both items!
Thanks Tracy! I always cheated my children’s receiving blankets and just serged them. Yours looks so much nicer and looks like a complete set with the quilt.
Wish i had known about the Mitered Corner previously 😅 ive butchered some blankets in my journey. But ill never tell 😂! Thanks for the instructions, Tracy!! ❤
I made about a dozen receiving blankets for my daughter when she was expecting our granddaughter, because I remember how versatile they were when I had my babies. You can use them as blankets, swaddles, burp cloths, towels, pads for diaper changes…so many things! Then when baby has completely outgrown them (about age 3-4) they make great dolly blankets or even dust rags. My daughter loves hers so much, she said she’s giving every new mom in her circle receiving blankets. Grandbaby #1 is almost 3, and my daughter is now expecting baby #2, and all the blankets I made are still in terrific shape, despite countless washings. I might make a few new ones, though, using your method. That corner miter is genius! ❤
Nice tutorial! TFS. 😊 Never thought about doing mitered corners that way. Oh and the Dritz hot hem has the straight markings on the back. I also have the 18 inch one for draperies. Massive time saving tools. Love them 🎉
❤😊 Beautifully, oh how Blessed little One, might hv too create a few for her using, hv when for that laundry day 😘 Us as Mom's we hv them experience and hv too share not everything gets done, butt gifting and giving her Adorable Cuties just extras help ❤😊
I remember those days, long ago, when I sewed receiving blankets for my and my friends babies. Those were the days :) Thanks for a great video & trip down memory lane, lol.
Love this technique! Side note: I also have a Dritz Ezy-Hem ruler; there is no need to draw a pencil line on it. Just flip it to the other side for the straight hem guide lines. :)
Thank you. Mine has lines on the other side too...LOL🤣 Not sure why I did that now....LOL... I bet I didn't even realize the other side had lines in the moment. haha
You are one if the first creators that I found when I started sewing. I don't know what I would have done without you! I love your explanations and projects. Thank you for all you do.
Hi Tracy! It's always good to have baby gifts made up just in case. I've never seen the batman ears thing before. You're such a good teacher! Those colors and that cute pattern will go perfectly with your clown quilt! I hope you're having an awesome week!
I thought this video was awesome you know I have been sewing for many, many years for family and I have always had a hard time with mitered corners they are always a challenge for me I really needed this video I thank you whole heartedly for this!!!God Bless you!!!❤
Excellent lesson. The quilt and the receiving blanket are darling together. Thanks for the bonus peek at the raw edge rose qaug. I love that quilt and I love that video.
Rob Appel has a video on Retayne That product is awesome and his video is exceptionally good on telling you how to use the product to retain the dye so it doesn’t come out in the wash
Great miter instruction .. but I'm not sure I like the flip side unfinished .. what about another piece of flannel cut square to size and tucked under the hem and stitched together when sewing the hem .. would add to the cost but .. 🤔
Did you make or buy your labels? If you made them, do you have a tutorial on how to make them? They would be perfect for me. I really like this tutorial on how to “class up” a receiving blanket. Thank you.
Hi Tracy, Let me begin by saying I LOVE your videos. I have learned so much! I have to say my overall was the video with you cooking. I was in the sewing room chuckling to myself. My hubby had to see what was going on. He watched it with me. We were both laughing and enjoying it. Thank you for the giggles. May I ask which flannel you use? For the receiving blankets, I was looking at the nursery flannel. With the sale and I have a 25% off coupon, it makes the flannel $2.62 a yard. I have never used this type of flannel. I have to do something to help my bottom line. If you could give me some advice I would be grateful.Thank you!
Thank you Vickie for the kind feedback❤️ I tend to use a lot of flannel from Joann fabrics...it's called "super snuggle". That is so cute that you and your hubby watch sewing videos together ❤️
Those LaraStar irons are way too expensive. I have had my Rowenta for over 30 years and it's still going strong and doesn't spit water. I have always use distilled water. Back then though it was $200ish. 😀
I agree that iron is ridiculously expensive. I have a black and Decker that’s over 20 years old and does just fine But I also love that little mini iron from Dritz. That thing gets really hot. I also have an OLiso because the cord is in the center back and I hate that iron it doesn’t get nearly as hot as the cheaper Dritz mini iron
I’ve a question about washing fabric. You said you always wash red and green. What do you do with fat quarters and jelly rolls? Will washing with the color savers after construction protect the rest of the colors? I’ve sewed all my life and never pre-washed until I had three blouses shrink after 1st washing. I would sure appreciate your expertise and advice. Thank you. Joyce Gross
Syntrapol is much better to use if your colors have already bled Retayne what you use to prevent the fabric from bleeding Rob Appel (I think that is how you spell his last name) has an excellent video on those two products I’ve tried it and it works Especially with red fabric and I bought some orange batik from a local quilt shop who said oh this fabric won’t bleed oh my God yes it did so glad I pre-washed it with Retayne
