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The next time you are trying to figure out just what to get for an upcoming baby shower, think of the impression your gift will make if it is personalized. Even if mom and dad have not announced the baby's name, you can still have the child's last name added to any gift you choose. If you decide on a baby blanket, quilt, or pillow, ask the parents what theme they have chosen so you can coordinate your gift. Turn and press this rectangle over the seam allowance, again pressing away from the center piece. Trim the seam allowance close to the stitching line. I cut the denim into 4 inch squares and lay them out on the floor until I get the look I want. If your are using child sized jeans you may want to make smaller squares or even alternate between a 4 inch square and one that is made of 4 squares, 2 inches wide. Be creative. Your quilt blocks can be triangles, diamonds or what ever shape you choose. It is your design so let your imagination run. You can either hand quilt or machine quilt your baby shower gift. Following the perimeter of the shape or you can choose to use a quilter's pencil and template and draw a design and quilt the design. Either way, you will be stitching through all three layers, which not only fasten the layers together, but create a design, as you quilt. Now that you have completed the first go-around and shapes have been sewn to all five sides of the center piece, it is necessary to cut more angles from the pieces you have sewn down. Be brutal in cutting back, cutting from seam edge to seam edge, trying to achieve at least five more angles. Work toward a variety of shapes and sizes. Blanket Quilt Most nursery bedding comes in the form of crib bedding or crib sets. These are essentially a four piece set of bedding that will satisfy most new parents and will work for most cribs made these days. Specialty cribs, like the Stokke Sleepi crib, for example, require their own proprietary bedding. If the crib company is popular enough, there will be other companies offering other choices. Additionally, if you are buying a crib that is larger than normal or is a different size than the standard crib, you may be restricted in your nursery bedding choices by what is on offer from the manufacturer of your specific crib. Now you need to cut your squares. If you bough precut squares, you are in luck because you can skip this step. Make sure you measure your squares very carefully. If they are off, even by a little, your quilt will not come together correctly. You might not even realize it until you get halfway done with your quilt. Once you are finished cutting, double check your work and look over it again. You can't afford any mistakes!

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−	~~With a memory book you need~~ to ~~make a decision at what point you~~ will ~~pass it on to your child~~. ~~You can avoid this decision by having two memory books - one for you to keep always~~ and one ~~for your grown-up child. Another way to do~~ it ~~is to wait until your adult son or daughter seems to be settled in their first house after college or after their marriage or first child~~.<br><br>~~I then sewed all the squares together~~, ~~in an alternating pattern. I now had the~~ quilt ~~top. I used soft fleece for the backing~~ and put ~~a piece of quilt batting in between the two~~. ~~I found~~ that if you ~~spray an adhesive on the~~ quilt batting ~~it helped to keep~~ the ~~pieces from shifting too much. After pinning the quilt, I sewed a dark blue~~ blanket ~~binding around the outside edge. All~~ that ~~was left was to tie it. I used 6 strand embroidery floss,~~ and ~~hand knotted every corner except the corners at the blanket binding~~.<br><br>Blanket Quilt ~~Holiday Quilts~~. ~~Making quilts associated with special holidays~~, ~~Easter~~, ~~Christmas, Halloween, Passover, etc~~. ~~People tend to dress their homes~~ for ~~holidays~~ so ~~producing quilts with holiday themes meets~~ the ~~need~~ of ~~the customer~~.<br><br>~~Embroidery is~~ a ~~traditional way~~ to ~~add special decorative touches~~ to quilts~~. Whether by hand or machine~~, a ~~quilter may accent his or her creation~~ with ~~embroidered flowers~~ or other ~~accents~~. ~~But today's machine embroidery - for those willing~~ to ~~try it - can~~ make ~~quilting quite different~~.<br><br>~~First, a quilt has three layers~~ of ~~fabric~~ that have ~~been sewn together~~. ~~If it doesn't~~ have ~~three fabric layers~~, ~~it would be just a blanket. The top layer~~, ~~also called the quilt top~~, ~~is the visually stunning side. It can be made up of hundreds of quilt squares fit together in indicant geometric patterns. There are no limitations to the colors~~ and ~~fabric designs you can use~~. ~~The easiest way to get started~~ is ~~to purchase pre-cut quilt squares or jelly rolls from online~~ fabric ~~retailers. Purchasing pre-cut quilt squares~~ not ~~only saves you time but also gives you a chance to make a quilt from several different designer fabrics without purchasing multiple yards of each style~~.<br><br>~~As far as using~~ a ~~detergent is concerned do not go for the type that is used for casual wears as~~ it ~~would~~ be ~~harsh and fade the colour~~. ~~Instead go~~ to ~~craft, sewing or fabric stores where one would easily get mild washing powders made especially~~ for ~~delicate fabrics. These days' liquid detergents which are very gentle on fabrics are easily available in supermarkets as well. Make sure~~ to ~~set the washing machine accurately as per~~ the ~~requirement~~. The ~~bed cover gets very heavy when it~~ is ~~wet because it is made up~~ of ~~three layers so~~ it ~~will also need lot of physical effort.~~<br><br>~~You can put some new~~ and ~~good ideas while purchasing~~ the ~~blanket. The favorite toy or print designs over it, according to~~ baby's ~~taste or parent~~'s ~~choice is a good idea~~. ~~Cartoon impression gives it~~ a ~~more attractive look. Such blankets are easily available at most dollar stores~~.	+	A unique gift must have all the unique features as an exclusive gift to be given. Special and personalized gift will be more adorable and accepted one. Hand or foot printed blanket looks so cute and lovable that one cannot deny accepting it.<br><br>Because of their smaller size, baby quilts are much easier to make than a normal sized quilt, and can be put together more quickly. Consider using fabric scraps from another project, and simply cut them into blocks, or strips that you can easily match and piece together to produce a beautiful quilt for baby. By using flannel for your batting, the blanket that you quilt will be warm and cozy.<br><br>Blanket Quilt The preferred needle type for woven cotton fabrics is called a "sharp." Sizes 75/11 and 80/12 are good choices for piecing, quiltmaking, and binding most simple quilt patterns. Use a smaller needle (70/10) if you're piecing tightly woven batiks and a larger needle (90/14) for flannels. Dull needles can cause skipping or uneven stitches, so it's a good idea to insert a fresh needle at the start of every project.<br><br>We have a wonderful family tradition of everyone making at least one homemade gift for Christmas to give another family member. My children have all made at least one blanket to give a family member. The fabrics are fun to choose and put together as we think of the personality of the family members. We have a daughter very much into music so there are always musical motif fabrics in her quilts, a son who loves insects so a quilt with ants or other insects are often made for him. There is the wonderful John Deere fabrics to make beautiful quilts. If you have a hobby or interest there is sure to be a fabric just right to personalize your blanket.<br><br>I have made two of these quilts and my daughter is now making one for herself. It is fun to add the fancy pocket designs that many jeans have. And by all means use other colors if you like to your quilt. Jeans are not all blue. I have added green, white, purple, black, tie-dyed and acid washed. Then denim is a very durable fabric and is also heavy enough so that the wind will not blow it around on your picnic or at the beach.<br><br>If you aren't a crafty person, don't worry about it. Buying a beautiful baby blanket can be just as special. No one says you have to spend a lot of money for something to be from the heart. The same goes for crafts. Not everyone is artistic and crafty. If you don't have to knack for crafts, use your talent of choosing a beautiful blanket. Think about it, wouldn't you rather have your child get a beautiful blanket that they purchased than a 5 inch lopsided crocheted blanket?<br><br>The next time you are trying to figure out just what to get for an upcoming baby shower, think of the impression your gift will make if it is personalized. Even if mom and dad have not announced the baby's name, you can still have the child's last name added to any gift you choose. If you decide on a baby blanket, quilt, or pillow, ask the parents what theme they have chosen so you can coordinate your gift.

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−	~~The middle layer or the batting is the inner layer between the quilt top and the backing. The batting gives the quilt its thickness and strength, not~~ to ~~mention~~ it~~'s coziness~~. You can ~~purchase batting~~ by ~~the yard or precut~~ to ~~fit different bed sizes~~. ~~It's important~~ to ~~remember~~ to ~~follow the manufacturer's instructions for pre-treating and washing~~ your ~~batting~~.<br><br>~~A hand quilter will use a frame or a hoop to keep~~ all ~~pieces~~ together ~~while using~~ a ~~variety~~ of ~~basic running stitches~~ in ~~and out of each piece while stretched taut~~. ~~It's at this point where details are sewn with as little or as~~ much as the ~~quilter prefers~~. ~~From the outlining of patterns~~ to hand ~~stitching~~ every ~~petal of every flower in each block. This is time consuming but often~~ the ~~most rewarding part of quilting~~.<br><br>~~The type of fabric in your baby quilt top will also determine~~ the ~~type~~ of ~~quilting design you should choose. Large or busy prints require a simpler design quilt top. On~~ the ~~solid colors or tone-on-tones, a decorative featured wreath or floral motif is perfect to show off that baby quilt~~.<br><br>~~Creating any type of quilt requires planning and arranging items in the perfect order~~. ~~While baby quilts can range in complexity of appearance they often require as much work as~~ a ~~full sized quill~~. ~~There are five key steps in planning and making the perfect quilt~~.<br><br>~~Squaring the~~ quilt~~: After the pieces~~ have been sewn together ~~take~~ a ~~couple of measurements on~~ the ~~upper half and lower half of your~~ quilt. ~~They should~~ be ~~the same. Also take a couple~~ of ~~measurements the other direction~~. ~~If they~~ are the ~~same~~ you ~~should have an evenly proportioned~~ quilt.<br><br>~~Blanket Quilt Squaring the quilt: After the pieces have been sewn together take~~ a ~~couple of measurements on~~ the ~~upper half~~ and ~~lower half of your quilt. They should be~~ the ~~same~~. ~~Also take a couple of measurements the other direction~~. ~~If they~~ are the ~~same you should have an evenly proportioned quilt~~.<br><br>~~For each block you want to make also cut a five-sided piece of solid fabric~~. ~~Make the sides angular~~, ~~not parallel. Don~~'~~t make it too big~~ or ~~too small roughly about~~ a ~~ninth of the block (like~~ a ~~tic tac toe pattern on the muslin foundation square)~~. ~~It will serve as your crazy, off center middle of your design~~.	+	With a memory book you need to make a decision at what point you will pass it on to your child. You can avoid this decision by having two memory books - one for you to keep always and one for your grown-up child. Another way to do it is to wait until your adult son or daughter seems to be settled in their first house after college or after their marriage or first child.<br><br>I then sewed all the squares together, in an alternating pattern. I now had the quilt top. I used soft fleece for the backing and put a piece of quilt batting in between the two. I found that if you spray an adhesive on the quilt batting it helped to keep the pieces from shifting too much. After pinning the quilt, I sewed a dark blue blanket binding around the outside edge. All that was left was to tie it. I used 6 strand embroidery floss, and hand knotted every corner except the corners at the blanket binding.<br><br>Blanket Quilt Holiday Quilts. Making quilts associated with special holidays, Easter, Christmas, Halloween, Passover, etc. People tend to dress their homes for holidays so producing quilts with holiday themes meets the need of the customer.<br><br>Embroidery is a traditional way to add special decorative touches to quilts. Whether by hand or machine, a quilter may accent his or her creation with embroidered flowers or other accents. But today's machine embroidery - for those willing to try it - can make quilting quite different.<br><br>First, a quilt has three layers of fabric that have been sewn together. If it doesn't have three fabric layers, it would be just a blanket. The top layer, also called the quilt top, is the visually stunning side. It can be made up of hundreds of quilt squares fit together in indicant geometric patterns. There are no limitations to the colors and fabric designs you can use. The easiest way to get started is to purchase pre-cut quilt squares or jelly rolls from online fabric retailers. Purchasing pre-cut quilt squares not only saves you time but also gives you a chance to make a quilt from several different designer fabrics without purchasing multiple yards of each style.<br><br>As far as using a detergent is concerned do not go for the type that is used for casual wears as it would be harsh and fade the colour. Instead go to craft, sewing or fabric stores where one would easily get mild washing powders made especially for delicate fabrics. These days' liquid detergents which are very gentle on fabrics are easily available in supermarkets as well. Make sure to set the washing machine accurately as per the requirement. The bed cover gets very heavy when it is wet because it is made up of three layers so it will also need lot of physical effort.<br><br>You can put some new and good ideas while purchasing the blanket. The favorite toy or print designs over it, according to baby's taste or parent's choice is a good idea. Cartoon impression gives it a more attractive look. Such blankets are easily available at most dollar stores.

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−	~~We have a wonderful family tradition of everyone making at least one homemade gift for Christmas to give another family member. My children have all made at least one blanket to give a family member.~~ The ~~fabrics are fun to choose~~ and ~~put together as we think of~~ the ~~personality of~~ the ~~family members. We have a daughter very much into music so there are always musical motif fabrics in her quilts~~, ~~a son who loves insects so a quilt with ants or other insects are often made for him~~. ~~There is~~ the ~~wonderful John Deere fabrics~~ to ~~make beautiful quilts~~. ~~If you have a hobby or interest there is sure~~ to ~~be a fabric just right~~ to ~~personalize~~ your ~~blanket~~.<br><br>~~Aside from serving its purpose as a blanket, a quilt can be~~ a ~~perfect gift for a new bride~~ or a ~~new mother. Many cultures today provide hand crafted quilt's as gifts~~ to ~~new brides on their wedding day as~~ a ~~rite~~ of ~~passage~~. ~~Many quits~~ are ~~displayed on racks~~ or ~~walls and used~~ as ~~art~~. ~~They can provide a sense~~ of ~~comfort~~ to ~~just about any space~~.<br><br>~~Selvedge edges are about one-half inch~~ in ~~width and run~~ the ~~length~~ of ~~the bolt~~. ~~The writing on the edge varies in font style, color, and amount of coverage~~. ~~This then becomes~~ the ~~decoration~~ on ~~this strip. The selvedge edge's size and shape matches another material women used~~ a ~~century ago~~ that ~~was definitely not intended for~~ quilt ~~makers, but instead was a by-product of cigar companies~~.<br><br>~~First up is~~ the baby ~~quilt or blanket. Useful most~~ of ~~the year, it can be~~ a ~~little much for your bundle of joy during the summer~~. ~~But for spring~~ and fall, and especially winter, it will keep your new child toasty and snug. Most people will have more than one blanket for their child, either from previous children or from gifts, so this may not be too necessary.<br><br>~~Blanket Quilt Never store~~ your ~~handmade~~ quilt ~~in a plastic bag~~. ~~The fabric needs to breathe~~. ~~Storing it in~~ a ~~plastic bag for a long period of time may result in yellowing and discoloration~~ of the ~~beautiful fabrics~~.<br><br>~~Most nursery bedding comes in~~ the ~~form of crib bedding or crib sets. These are essentially~~ a ~~four piece set~~ of ~~bedding that will satisfy most new parents~~ and ~~will work for most cribs made these days~~. ~~Specialty cribs, like~~ the ~~Stokke Sleepi crib, for example, require their own proprietary bedding~~. If the ~~crib company is popular enough, there will be~~ other ~~companies offering other choices~~. ~~Additionally, if you~~ are ~~buying a crib that is larger than normal or is a different size than~~ the ~~standard crib,~~ you ~~may be restricted in your nursery bedding choices by what is on offer from the manufacturer of your specific crib~~.<br><br>~~The cold, damp nights were particularly tough~~ to ~~get through with any kind~~ of ~~true rest~~. ~~The warm quilt material was~~ a ~~welcome protection and security from~~ the ~~drafty old colonial houses and they quickly became popular.<br><br>The method above uses machine embroidery~~ on ~~relatively small quilts. Larger quilts can be done~~ the ~~same way or may be quilted with machine embroidery by individual quilt blocks~~. ~~Experiment to decide which method is easiest for you and remember that the machine embroidery quilting method may change with each unique project~~.	+	The middle layer or the batting is the inner layer between the quilt top and the backing. The batting gives the quilt its thickness and strength, not to mention it's coziness. You can purchase batting by the yard or precut to fit different bed sizes. It's important to remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions for pre-treating and washing your batting.<br><br>A hand quilter will use a frame or a hoop to keep all pieces together while using a variety of basic running stitches in and out of each piece while stretched taut. It's at this point where details are sewn with as little or as much as the quilter prefers. From the outlining of patterns to hand stitching every petal of every flower in each block. This is time consuming but often the most rewarding part of quilting.<br><br>The type of fabric in your baby quilt top will also determine the type of quilting design you should choose. Large or busy prints require a simpler design quilt top. On the solid colors or tone-on-tones, a decorative featured wreath or floral motif is perfect to show off that baby quilt.<br><br>Creating any type of quilt requires planning and arranging items in the perfect order. While baby quilts can range in complexity of appearance they often require as much work as a full sized quill. There are five key steps in planning and making the perfect quilt.<br><br>Squaring the quilt: After the pieces have been sewn together take a couple of measurements on the upper half and lower half of your quilt. They should be the same. Also take a couple of measurements the other direction. If they are the same you should have an evenly proportioned quilt.<br><br>Blanket Quilt Squaring the quilt: After the pieces have been sewn together take a couple of measurements on the upper half and lower half of your quilt. They should be the same. Also take a couple of measurements the other direction. If they are the same you should have an evenly proportioned quilt.<br><br>For each block you want to make also cut a five-sided piece of solid fabric. Make the sides angular, not parallel. Don't make it too big or too small roughly about a ninth of the block (like a tic tac toe pattern on the muslin foundation square). It will serve as your crazy, off center middle of your design.

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−	~~However, if we~~ have ~~kids~~ at ~~home, we could not just pick any kind of quilt~~ for ~~any~~ family member. ~~Especially boys, they tend~~ to ~~get as picky~~ as the ~~girls when it comes~~ to ~~these~~. ~~Where and how can we get ideas for boys of different age ranges?~~<br><br>~~Don~~'~~t be afraid~~ to ~~use your handmade quilt~~. ~~The layers~~ and ~~the warmth of the batting make it perfect for keeping you warm cold winter nights~~. ~~Even after many years~~ of ~~use, this author has several quilts that are still in excellent condition~~.<br><br>~~Blanket Quilt Some women used larger scraps,~~ and ~~often~~ the ~~block's strips were a variety~~ of ~~widths~~. ~~Scrappy strips were asymmetrical and uneven~~, ~~or pointed~~, or on ~~the bias~~. ~~Whatever fabrics were available, they were~~ used ~~as is. There~~ was ~~no time to waste cutting them to size. Women used an old blanket or~~ quilt ~~as the filler and tied the layers together; winter~~ was ~~near~~ -~~- no time for quilting it~~.<br><br>~~Clothes to use: Start with clean items~~. ~~Besides~~ the ~~baby clothes you~~ can ~~use bibs~~, ~~caps~~, ~~socks~~, ~~Halloween costumes~~, ~~blankets, linens, special curtains and nursery items~~.<br><br>~~When enough material collected they were sewn together~~ in ~~larger pieces called sheet or blocks~~. ~~This was not an act of boredom or an idle hobby~~. ~~These quilts were much needed and as soon as they were completed they went to member~~ of ~~the family who was most~~ in ~~need~~ of ~~it. This was often~~ the ~~youngest or oldest in the home~~.<br><br>~~If you have~~ the ~~means to give a big item as a gift, you can still have it personalized. Again, personalization makes an impression. Have baby's initials put on his~~ or ~~her~~ crib ~~or armoire~~.~~<br><br>To choo-choos, airplanes, alphabet letters, boats and duckys~~ are ~~often a favorite baby quilt patterns. The patterns give the quilter~~ a ~~general idea~~ of ~~what they need~~ and ~~also detailed instructions on how to complete~~ the ~~project~~. If you~~'ve never attempted to make~~ a ~~quilt yourself~~ you may ~~even want to take a lesson but you can usually find at a local community center or junior college~~.<br><br>~~Some women used larger scraps~~, ~~and often the block's strips~~ were ~~a variety~~ of ~~widths~~. ~~Scrappy strips were asymmetrical~~ and ~~uneven, or pointed, or on~~ the ~~bias. Whatever fabrics were available,~~ they ~~were used as is~~. ~~There was no time to waste cutting them to size~~. ~~Women used an old blanket~~ or quilt ~~as the filler~~ and ~~tied~~ the ~~layers together; winter was near -- no time for~~ quilting it.	+	We have a wonderful family tradition of everyone making at least one homemade gift for Christmas to give another family member. My children have all made at least one blanket to give a family member. The fabrics are fun to choose and put together as we think of the personality of the family members. We have a daughter very much into music so there are always musical motif fabrics in her quilts, a son who loves insects so a quilt with ants or other insects are often made for him. There is the wonderful John Deere fabrics to make beautiful quilts. If you have a hobby or interest there is sure to be a fabric just right to personalize your blanket.<br><br>Aside from serving its purpose as a blanket, a quilt can be a perfect gift for a new bride or a new mother. Many cultures today provide hand crafted quilt's as gifts to new brides on their wedding day as a rite of passage. Many quits are displayed on racks or walls and used as art. They can provide a sense of comfort to just about any space.<br><br>Selvedge edges are about one-half inch in width and run the length of the bolt. The writing on the edge varies in font style, color, and amount of coverage. This then becomes the decoration on this strip. The selvedge edge's size and shape matches another material women used a century ago that was definitely not intended for quilt makers, but instead was a by-product of cigar companies.<br><br>First up is the baby quilt or blanket. Useful most of the year, it can be a little much for your bundle of joy during the summer. But for spring and fall, and especially winter, it will keep your new child toasty and snug. Most people will have more than one blanket for their child, either from previous children or from gifts, so this may not be too necessary.<br><br>Blanket Quilt Never store your handmade quilt in a plastic bag. The fabric needs to breathe. Storing it in a plastic bag for a long period of time may result in yellowing and discoloration of the beautiful fabrics.<br><br>Most nursery bedding comes in the form of crib bedding or crib sets. These are essentially a four piece set of bedding that will satisfy most new parents and will work for most cribs made these days. Specialty cribs, like the Stokke Sleepi crib, for example, require their own proprietary bedding. If the crib company is popular enough, there will be other companies offering other choices. Additionally, if you are buying a crib that is larger than normal or is a different size than the standard crib, you may be restricted in your nursery bedding choices by what is on offer from the manufacturer of your specific crib.<br><br>The cold, damp nights were particularly tough to get through with any kind of true rest. The warm quilt material was a welcome protection and security from the drafty old colonial houses and they quickly became popular.<br><br>The method above uses machine embroidery on relatively small quilts. Larger quilts can be done the same way or may be quilted with machine embroidery by individual quilt blocks. Experiment to decide which method is easiest for you and remember that the machine embroidery quilting method may change with each unique project.

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−	~~In addition~~ to the ~~ten~~ ideas for ~~creating other items from~~ your ~~old or extra pieced blocks, you could consider donating your extras to charity~~. ~~Local senior centers that offer quilting classes might welcome~~ the ~~gift~~ of ~~some prepared blocks. If you are interested in~~ keeping ~~the money yourself,~~ you ~~can sell your extras~~. ~~Advertise them in a local paper or~~ in ~~online classifieds. You should also consider an online auction. Try selling them in a yard sale~~.<br><br>Blanket Quilt ~~The next time you are trying to figure out just what to get for an upcoming baby shower~~, ~~think of the impression your gift will make if it is personalized. Even if mom~~ and ~~dad have not announced~~ the ~~baby~~'s ~~name~~, ~~you can still have~~ the ~~child's last name added~~ to ~~any gift you choose~~. ~~If you decide on a baby~~ blanket, quilt~~, or pillow, ask~~ the ~~parents what theme they have chosen so you can coordinate your gift~~.<br><br>~~Lay out of the quilt~~: ~~Lay~~ the ~~quilt backing out on a flat surface (such as a bed) and then place the rows sewn together on top of it. This way~~ you can ~~visually see how long to make your rows~~ and ~~also see how you would like to arrange these rows. After you have decided - sew these rows together. Iron the seams open~~.<br><br>~~These 4~~ pieces of ~~quilt frame~~ were ~~then placed on top of a kitchen chair~~ and ~~tied with, you guessed it, old sheet that had been torn from worn out bed sheets. Then a clamp was placed in each corner~~ to ~~keep the right angle~~ of the ~~frame~~ in ~~place and checked~~ often ~~with~~ the ~~square my father used for building~~ the ~~baby cribs, beds and toddler beds~~.<br><br>~~I decided on using 35 pictures for Peggy's memory quilt. I chose pictures that showed her children at different stages of their lives. As well~~ as ~~pictures showing her and her husbands age regression~~. ~~Her favorite color is blue~~, ~~so I chose a dark blue with a light blue design, and a light blue with a dark blue design for the blocks~~. ~~One thing to keep in mind when doing one for a person with Alzheimer~~'s~~' is to try and keep the material fairly plain~~ or ~~quiet. When using a material that is very busy~~ or ~~loud, it just adds to their overall confusion. Something you definitely do not want~~.<br><br>~~Dress up an old jacket or cardigan by heat bonding~~ a ~~block onto the center backside~~. ~~Use fabric paint to trim out~~ the ~~edges~~ of ~~it or add an anti-fray product~~ to the ~~edges~~. If you ~~are accustomed~~ to ~~sewing, add~~ a ~~zig zag or satin stitch~~ to ~~secure the edges and add~~ a ~~nice finish~~.<br><br>~~Never store your handmade quilt in~~ a ~~plastic bag~~. ~~The fabric needs~~ to ~~breathe~~. ~~Storing it in a plastic bag for a long period of time may result in yellowing~~ and ~~discoloration of~~ the ~~beautiful fabrics~~.	+	However, if we have kids at home, we could not just pick any kind of quilt for any family member. Especially boys, they tend to get as picky as the girls when it comes to these. Where and how can we get ideas for boys of different age ranges?<br><br>Don't be afraid to use your handmade quilt. The layers and the warmth of the batting make it perfect for keeping you warm cold winter nights. Even after many years of use, this author has several quilts that are still in excellent condition.<br><br>Blanket Quilt Some women used larger scraps, and often the block's strips were a variety of widths. Scrappy strips were asymmetrical and uneven, or pointed, or on the bias. Whatever fabrics were available, they were used as is. There was no time to waste cutting them to size. Women used an old blanket or quilt as the filler and tied the layers together; winter was near -- no time for quilting it.<br><br>Clothes to use: Start with clean items. Besides the baby clothes you can use bibs, caps, socks, Halloween costumes, blankets, linens, special curtains and nursery items.<br><br>When enough material collected they were sewn together in larger pieces called sheet or blocks. This was not an act of boredom or an idle hobby. These quilts were much needed and as soon as they were completed they went to member of the family who was most in need of it. This was often the youngest or oldest in the home.<br><br>If you have the means to give a big item as a gift, you can still have it personalized. Again, personalization makes an impression. Have baby's initials put on his or her crib or armoire.<br><br>To choo-choos, airplanes, alphabet letters, boats and duckys are often a favorite baby quilt patterns. The patterns give the quilter a general idea of what they need and also detailed instructions on how to complete the project. If you've never attempted to make a quilt yourself you may even want to take a lesson but you can usually find at a local community center or junior college.<br><br>Some women used larger scraps, and often the block's strips were a variety of widths. Scrappy strips were asymmetrical and uneven, or pointed, or on the bias. Whatever fabrics were available, they were used as is. There was no time to waste cutting them to size. Women used an old blanket or quilt as the filler and tied the layers together; winter was near -- no time for quilting it.

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−	~~Use the tailor's chalk~~ to ~~draw lines connecting~~ the ~~marks at the bottom of the fabric~~ to ~~the marks at the top~~. ~~You want~~ the ~~lines to be as straight as possible~~. ~~To achieve this, take something long and flat (like a long piece of cardboard) and use it as a guide while~~ you ~~draw the lines.<br><br>There~~ are ~~even specialty shops where classes can be held for~~ the ~~novice to the old hand. Where~~ you can ~~use existing patterns~~ or ~~have one created especially for you~~. You ~~can learn to use strips of fabric from special garments from the past and embellish with new pieces from today for a one of~~ a ~~kind quilt~~.<br><br>~~Make pillows. Single blocks~~ are ~~the perfect sice~~ to ~~create toss pillows~~ for ~~your sofa~~, ~~loveseat or chairs. Make pillow shams for~~ your ~~bed by stitching several together to fit your pillows~~.~~<br><br>Blanket Quilt Most communities offer local citizens~~ the ~~opportunity~~ to ~~take different classes that may interest them~~. ~~In some places this may include a quilting class. For anyone that is considering fashioning~~ a baby quilt ~~pattern this is an ideal place to learn how to do it.<br><br>Quilts are what most people are familiar with~~, ~~I won't say everyone because there's always someone who is~~ the ~~exception to the rule, and most likely~~ you ~~have one or more quilts on~~ your ~~bed right now~~.<br><br>Holiday Quilts. Making quilts associated with special holidays, Easter, Christmas, LeoBedding Halloween, Passover, etc. People tend to dress their homes for holidays so producing quilts with holiday themes meets the need of the ~~customer.<br><br>Then~~ the ~~second layer, usually~~ a ~~thin blanket or~~ a ~~worn sheet, was placed~~ on ~~the quilt frame in the same manner - always checking~~ to make ~~sure that~~ the ~~corners were at right angles~~.<br><br>These 4 pieces of quilt frame were then placed on top of a kitchen chair and tied with, you guessed it, old sheet that had been torn from worn out bed sheets. Then a clamp was placed in each corner to keep the right angle of the frame in place and checked often with the square my father used for building the baby cribs, beds and toddler beds.	+	In addition to the ten ideas for creating other items from your old or extra pieced blocks, you could consider donating your extras to charity. Local senior centers that offer quilting classes might welcome the gift of some prepared blocks. If you are interested in keeping the money yourself, you can sell your extras. Advertise them in a local paper or in online classifieds. You should also consider an online auction. Try selling them in a yard sale.<br><br>Blanket Quilt The next time you are trying to figure out just what to get for an upcoming baby shower, think of the impression your gift will make if it is personalized. Even if mom and dad have not announced the baby's name, you can still have the child's last name added to any gift you choose. If you decide on a baby blanket, quilt, or pillow, ask the parents what theme they have chosen so you can coordinate your gift.<br><br>Lay out of the quilt: Lay the quilt backing out on a flat surface (such as a bed) and then place the rows sewn together on top of it. This way you can visually see how long to make your rows and also see how you would like to arrange these rows. After you have decided - sew these rows together. Iron the seams open.<br><br>These 4 pieces of quilt frame were then placed on top of a kitchen chair and tied with, you guessed it, old sheet that had been torn from worn out bed sheets. Then a clamp was placed in each corner to keep the right angle of the frame in place and checked often with the square my father used for building the baby cribs, beds and toddler beds.<br><br>I decided on using 35 pictures for Peggy's memory quilt. I chose pictures that showed her children at different stages of their lives. As well as pictures showing her and her husbands age regression. Her favorite color is blue, so I chose a dark blue with a light blue design, and a light blue with a dark blue design for the blocks. One thing to keep in mind when doing one for a person with Alzheimer's' is to try and keep the material fairly plain or quiet. When using a material that is very busy or loud, it just adds to their overall confusion. Something you definitely do not want.<br><br>Dress up an old jacket or cardigan by heat bonding a block onto the center backside. Use fabric paint to trim out the edges of it or add an anti-fray product to the edges. If you are accustomed to sewing, add a zig zag or satin stitch to secure the edges and add a nice finish.<br><br>Never store your handmade quilt in a plastic bag. The fabric needs to breathe. Storing it in a plastic bag for a long period of time may result in yellowing and discoloration of the beautiful fabrics.

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−	~~Now that you have~~ the ~~3 layers~~ of ~~your quilt, it is time to add a~~ fabric ~~border~~ to ~~frame your quilt~~. ~~When choosing~~ the ~~fabric for the border~~, ~~pick~~ a ~~color that compliments the colors~~ and ~~style of your quilt. Many online fabric retailers that offer pre-cut quilt squares also have complementary Jelly Rolls which are pre-cut fabric strips. These pre-cut fabric strips are perfect to~~ use as ~~your quilt fabric border~~.<br><br>~~Clothes~~ to use~~: Start with clean items~~. ~~Besides the baby clothes you~~ can use ~~bibs, caps, socks, Halloween costumes, blankets, linens,~~ special ~~curtains~~ and ~~nursery items~~.<br><br>~~I decided on using 35 pictures for Peggy's memory quilt~~. I chose pictures that showed her children at different stages of their lives. As well as pictures showing her and her husbands age regression. Her favorite color is blue, so I chose a dark blue with a light blue design, and a light blue with a dark blue design for the ~~blocks. One thing~~ to ~~keep in mind when doing one~~ for ~~a person with Alzheimer's' is to try and keep the material fairly plain~~ or ~~quiet~~. ~~When using a material that is very busy or loud, it just adds~~ to ~~their overall confusion. Something you definitely do not want~~.<br><br>Blanket Quilt ~~However, if we have kids at home, we could not just pick any kind of~~ quilt ~~for any family member. Especially boys, they tend~~ to ~~get as picky as the girls when~~ it ~~comes to these~~. ~~Where and how can we get ideas for boys of different age ranges?~~<br><br>~~Don~~'t ~~be afraid~~ to ~~use your handmade quilt. The layers~~ and ~~the warmth of the batting make it perfect for keeping~~ you ~~warm cold winter nights. Even after many years of use, this author has several~~ quilts ~~that are still in excellent condition~~.<br><br>~~We have a wonderful family tradition of everyone making at least one homemade gift for~~ Christmas ~~to give another family member~~. ~~My children have all made at least one blanket~~ to ~~give a family member. The fabrics are fun to choose and put together as we think of~~ the ~~personality~~ of the ~~family members~~. ~~We have a daughter very much into music so there are always musical motif fabrics in her quilts~~, a ~~son who loves insects so~~ a quilt ~~with ants or other insects are often made for him. There is~~ the ~~wonderful John Deere fabrics~~ to make ~~beautiful quilts. If you have a hobby or interest there is~~ sure ~~to be a fabric just~~ right ~~to personalize your blanket~~.<br><br>~~If you can't find a pattern you like already~~ on ~~embroidery file, ask~~ a ~~digitizer to help you create one. A digitizer takes art images like drawings, clip art images and fonts~~ and ~~alters them via computer to become a stitch pattern. So if you'd like for your family tree wall hanging to be quilted~~ with ~~a tree pattern~~, ~~a digitizer can create one for~~ you.~~<br><br>Now use~~ a ~~steam iron~~ to ~~turn~~ and ~~press~~ the ~~rectangle over~~ the ~~seam allowance~~, ~~pressing away from the center piece. Trim the seam allowance close to the stitching line to remove the bulk in your design~~.	+	Use the tailor's chalk to draw lines connecting the marks at the bottom of the fabric to the marks at the top. You want the lines to be as straight as possible. To achieve this, take something long and flat (like a long piece of cardboard) and use it as a guide while you draw the lines.<br><br>There are even specialty shops where classes can be held for the novice to the old hand. Where you can use existing patterns or have one created especially for you. You can learn to use strips of fabric from special garments from the past and embellish with new pieces from today for a one of a kind quilt.<br><br>Make pillows. Single blocks are the perfect sice to create toss pillows for your sofa, loveseat or chairs. Make pillow shams for your bed by stitching several together to fit your pillows.<br><br>Blanket Quilt Most communities offer local citizens the opportunity to take different classes that may interest them. In some places this may include a quilting class. For anyone that is considering fashioning a baby quilt pattern this is an ideal place to learn how to do it.<br><br>Quilts are what most people are familiar with, I won't say everyone because there's always someone who is the exception to the rule, and most likely you have one or more quilts on your bed right now.<br><br>Holiday Quilts. Making quilts associated with special holidays, Easter, Christmas, LeoBedding Halloween, Passover, etc. People tend to dress their homes for holidays so producing quilts with holiday themes meets the need of the customer.<br><br>Then the second layer, usually a thin blanket or a worn sheet, was placed on the quilt frame in the same manner - always checking to make sure that the corners were at right angles.<br><br>These 4 pieces of quilt frame were then placed on top of a kitchen chair and tied with, you guessed it, old sheet that had been torn from worn out bed sheets. Then a clamp was placed in each corner to keep the right angle of the frame in place and checked often with the square my father used for building the baby cribs, beds and toddler beds.

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−	~~Creating any type~~ of quilt ~~requires planning~~ and ~~arranging items in the perfect order~~. ~~While baby quilts can range in complexity of appearance they often require as much work as a full sized quill~~. ~~There~~ are ~~five key steps in planning and making the~~ perfect quilt.<br><br>~~Decide the amount of usage~~ the baby ~~quilt will receive~~ and ~~how often it will be cleaned or laundered. If the project will be a wall hanging, more intricate patterns could be considered as opposed to a child's personal blanket that will be well-loved~~.<br><br>~~Not feeling crafty~~ at ~~all? No problem~~, ~~you can still create~~ a ~~fantastic baby blanket gift. Just go~~ and ~~find~~ a ~~bunch of color coordinated baby blankets~~. ~~Use some fabulous ribbon~~ and ~~roll up~~ the ~~blankets and tie them with the ribbon~~.<br><br>Blanket Quilt ~~Your baby shower gift will be complete when the edges are finished and the binding is sewn in place. Of the two types of bindings~~, ~~crosswise grain and bias~~, ~~the former is a good choice because there is less risk that a split would damage the entire side~~ of ~~the~~ quilt. ~~Crosswise strips also stretch well enough~~ to ~~curve~~ when ~~needed along the outer edge~~ of ~~the quilt.~~<br><br>~~I begged my mom~~ to ~~give me the~~ quilt, and ~~luckily, she did~~. ~~I now treasure this quilt~~, ~~thinking of all the memories stitched into~~ this ~~quilt, each stitch done with love~~.<br><br>~~If you're not sure what design you should use, take~~ a ~~trip down~~ to ~~the closest fabric store and take a look at their collection of baby quilt patterns~~. ~~If it is your first attempt~~ at ~~quilting, remember~~ to ~~keep it simple~~. ~~A lot~~ of the ~~time less is more. This may mean something like~~ the ~~sky with some white clouds~~. ~~Many people decide on~~ a ~~patchwork design even for baby quilt patterns. Pink and blue~~ are always ~~appropriate colors for babies~~ so ~~you really can't go wrong~~ with ~~that~~. If you ~~don't know the baby's gender, than white~~ or ~~yellow~~ is a ~~safe, neutral choice~~.<br><br>~~Seldom were cigar ribbon tops made into quilts with batting and back~~. ~~Made with silk~~ and ~~unquilted, they were fragile, unlike the string~~ and ~~selvedge edge quilts~~. ~~Mostly they remained as tops~~ to ~~cover tables~~, ~~or they were made into pillows~~.<br><br>~~You may integrate your child's interests into the quilts that they may~~ use~~. In this way you help them know you are in for supporting them in achieving their dreams~~ and ~~enhancing their individuality~~. ~~The quilts may also serve as their relic of their childhood experiences that they could bring with them through~~ the ~~rest of their lives~~.	+	Now that you have the 3 layers of your quilt, it is time to add a fabric border to frame your quilt. When choosing the fabric for the border, pick a color that compliments the colors and style of your quilt. Many online fabric retailers that offer pre-cut quilt squares also have complementary Jelly Rolls which are pre-cut fabric strips. These pre-cut fabric strips are perfect to use as your quilt fabric border.<br><br>Clothes to use: Start with clean items. Besides the baby clothes you can use bibs, caps, socks, Halloween costumes, blankets, linens, special curtains and nursery items.<br><br>I decided on using 35 pictures for Peggy's memory quilt. I chose pictures that showed her children at different stages of their lives. As well as pictures showing her and her husbands age regression. Her favorite color is blue, so I chose a dark blue with a light blue design, and a light blue with a dark blue design for the blocks. One thing to keep in mind when doing one for a person with Alzheimer's' is to try and keep the material fairly plain or quiet. When using a material that is very busy or loud, it just adds to their overall confusion. Something you definitely do not want.<br><br>Blanket Quilt However, if we have kids at home, we could not just pick any kind of quilt for any family member. Especially boys, they tend to get as picky as the girls when it comes to these. Where and how can we get ideas for boys of different age ranges?<br><br>Don't be afraid to use your handmade quilt. The layers and the warmth of the batting make it perfect for keeping you warm cold winter nights. Even after many years of use, this author has several quilts that are still in excellent condition.<br><br>We have a wonderful family tradition of everyone making at least one homemade gift for Christmas to give another family member. My children have all made at least one blanket to give a family member. The fabrics are fun to choose and put together as we think of the personality of the family members. We have a daughter very much into music so there are always musical motif fabrics in her quilts, a son who loves insects so a quilt with ants or other insects are often made for him. There is the wonderful John Deere fabrics to make beautiful quilts. If you have a hobby or interest there is sure to be a fabric just right to personalize your blanket.<br><br>If you can't find a pattern you like already on embroidery file, ask a digitizer to help you create one. A digitizer takes art images like drawings, clip art images and fonts and alters them via computer to become a stitch pattern. So if you'd like for your family tree wall hanging to be quilted with a tree pattern, a digitizer can create one for you.<br><br>Now use a steam iron to turn and press the rectangle over the seam allowance, pressing away from the center piece. Trim the seam allowance close to the stitching line to remove the bulk in your design.

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−	~~The next time you are trying to figure out just what to get for an upcoming baby shower, think~~ of the ~~impression your gift will make if it is personalized~~. ~~Even if mom and dad have not announced the~~ baby~~'s name, you~~ can ~~still have~~ the ~~child's last name added to any gift you choose. If you decide on a baby blanket,~~ quilt~~, or pillow, ask the parents what theme they have chosen so you can coordinate your gift~~.<br><br>~~Turn and press this rectangle over~~ the ~~seam allowance, again pressing away from~~ the ~~center piece~~. ~~Trim~~ the ~~seam allowance close~~ to ~~the stitching line~~.<br><br>~~I cut the denim into 4 inch squares and lay them out on the floor until I get the look I want. If your are using child sized jeans~~ you ~~may want to make smaller squares or even alternate between~~ a ~~4 inch square~~ and ~~one that is made~~ of ~~4 squares, 2 inches wide~~. ~~Be creative. Your quilt blocks can be triangles, diamonds or what ever shape you choose. It is your design so let your imagination run~~.<br><br>~~You can either hand quilt or machine quilt your~~ baby shower gift. ~~Following~~ the ~~perimeter~~ of the ~~shape or you can choose to use~~ a ~~quilter's pencil and template and draw~~ a ~~design and~~ quilt the ~~design. Either way, you will be stitching through all three layers, which not only fasten~~ the ~~layers together, but create a design, as you~~ quilt.<br><br>~~Now that you have completed~~ the ~~first go-around~~ and ~~shapes have been sewn to all five sides of the center piece~~, ~~it is necessary to cut more angles from the pieces you have sewn down~~. ~~Be brutal in cutting back~~, ~~cutting from seam edge to seam edge~~, ~~trying to achieve at least five more angles. Work toward a variety of shapes and sizes~~.<br><br>~~Blanket Quilt Most nursery bedding comes in~~ the ~~form~~ of ~~crib bedding or crib sets~~. ~~These are essentially a four piece set~~ of ~~bedding that will satisfy most new parents and will work for most cribs made these days~~. ~~Specialty cribs,~~ like the ~~Stokke Sleepi crib,~~ for ~~example, require their own proprietary bedding~~. If the ~~crib company is popular enough~~, ~~there will be other companies offering other choices. Additionally, if you are buying a crib that is larger~~ than ~~normal~~ or is a ~~different size than the standard crib~~, ~~you may be restricted in your nursery bedding choices by what is on offer from the manufacturer of your specific crib~~.<br><br>~~Now you need to cut your squares~~. ~~If you bough precut squares~~, ~~you are in luck because you can skip this step. Make sure you measure your squares very carefully~~. If they ~~are off~~, ~~even by a little, your quilt will not come together correctly~~. You ~~might not even realize it until you get halfway done with~~ your ~~quilt~~. ~~Once~~ you are ~~finished cutting, double check your work~~ and ~~look over it again~~. ~~You can't afford any mistakes!~~	+	Creating any type of quilt requires planning and arranging items in the perfect order. While baby quilts can range in complexity of appearance they often require as much work as a full sized quill. There are five key steps in planning and making the perfect quilt.<br><br>Decide the amount of usage the baby quilt will receive and how often it will be cleaned or laundered. If the project will be a wall hanging, more intricate patterns could be considered as opposed to a child's personal blanket that will be well-loved.<br><br>Not feeling crafty at all? No problem, you can still create a fantastic baby blanket gift. Just go and find a bunch of color coordinated baby blankets. Use some fabulous ribbon and roll up the blankets and tie them with the ribbon.<br><br>Blanket Quilt Your baby shower gift will be complete when the edges are finished and the binding is sewn in place. Of the two types of bindings, crosswise grain and bias, the former is a good choice because there is less risk that a split would damage the entire side of the quilt. Crosswise strips also stretch well enough to curve when needed along the outer edge of the quilt.<br><br>I begged my mom to give me the quilt, and luckily, she did. I now treasure this quilt, thinking of all the memories stitched into this quilt, each stitch done with love.<br><br>If you're not sure what design you should use, take a trip down to the closest fabric store and take a look at their collection of baby quilt patterns. If it is your first attempt at quilting, remember to keep it simple. A lot of the time less is more. This may mean something like the sky with some white clouds. Many people decide on a patchwork design even for baby quilt patterns. Pink and blue are always appropriate colors for babies so you really can't go wrong with that. If you don't know the baby's gender, than white or yellow is a safe, neutral choice.<br><br>Seldom were cigar ribbon tops made into quilts with batting and back. Made with silk and unquilted, they were fragile, unlike the string and selvedge edge quilts. Mostly they remained as tops to cover tables, or they were made into pillows.<br><br>You may integrate your child's interests into the quilts that they may use. In this way you help them know you are in for supporting them in achieving their dreams and enhancing their individuality. The quilts may also serve as their relic of their childhood experiences that they could bring with them through the rest of their lives.