Congratulations! You finished your baby quilt top. The fabric and colors are superb and match perfectly with the baby’s new room. Now it is time to do the hand quilting. But the dilemma is in choosing the perfect design. After the hours and time spent on the baby quilt top, the design of the hand quilting must be just right. But where to start?
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My baby quilts are soft, cuddly, and can be a wonderful touch and feel blanket, as well.
What gives the quilts that added special touch? The fabric is called minky, which is luxurious and silky soft. This fabric, which is perfect for baby quilts, resembles the real mink in touch and has a soft short pile that is as soft as cashmere.
Now if you are a quilter and are interested in using minky or minx as it is sometimes referred to, here are some of my tips from using the material in my baby quilts that may come in handy.
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Making a baby quilt is not only my passion but a very satisfying experience when I have the opportunity to
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SEW Decorative – Consider a Piper Baby Quilt Binding
A few extra minutes and a slice of color of fabric between the quilt and your baby quilt binding does wonders for the appearance and the accents the edge or frame.
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SEW Fun! A Choice of Different Baby Quilt Binding
When I finish a baby quilt top, then there are a number of factors to consider when choosing the best possible way to finish the baby quilt.
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SEW Complicated – The Challenges in Making a Baby Quilt Binding
As a quilter there are many challenges you face when designing, sewing and ultimately quilting your finished baby quilt. Here are the 5 most important steps that you need to complete before the baby quilt can be proudly given as a gift or used to snuggle around your little one. But it the baby quilt binding, that most quilters struggle with. Here are a few tips that might help:
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Many people who see my baby quilts, especially those who sew, ask me the about making my quilt bindings.
Since my entire baby quilts are made with 100 percent baby flannel, which gives them the cuddly soft touch. With proper machine wash and dry, the baby quilt will only become softer with time. The binding needs to hold up overtime with the baby’s love and in the wash.
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The wonderful children’s book, I Spy, captures the attention of the young and the young at heart for hours on end. To put that concept into a baby quilt that will not only give opportunities for many cuddles. I have just finished hand quilting my latest, an “ I Spy” baby quilt. What an excellent learning opportunity and a soft baby quilt for the floor.
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SEW What?
Advertising, getting my business out in the community, and having the Moms and Grandmothers see my beautiful handmade baby quilts has always been the most difficult step of my business, Unique Baby Quilt Boutique.
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