I was scrolling through RUclips and I happen to see this tutorial. I rewatched it again just to get my Melanie fix. She was such an inspiration both as a woman and as a teacher for her sewing and crafting skills.
Same here. I am going to sew my grandson a blanket and I knew to come check our Melanie's RUclips to get the best DIY vlog! I miss her videos so much. She was so good at explaining things. She is greatly missed.
First video of Melanie’s I watched to make a baby blanket for my daughter. Then I watched Melanie quilt and tried it myself. I’ve now made dozens of quilts for my friend and family to enjoy. Wouldn’t have happened without Melanie. Her legacy is seriously everywhere! You are so missed Melanie!
I have been making this type of blanket for years only I use cotton fabric on one side and baby flannel on the other. Since I make so many I made a test wash of both fabric with there being a cotton blend and there was no shrinkage with JoAnn Brand baby fabric. If you are making for a gift you can sew lace around the edges before you sew the two fabrics together, or sew rickrack or other trim around a boys blanket. Back in the 70's we called these summer quilts since they are light weight. Put the the flannel next to baby on cool evenings and cotton on warm days. This was before the minky fabric came out, minky was a remake of chenille fabric. Your blankets are cute as can be and I am glad to see the younger moms learning to sew. Thanks for sharing, going to share with my grand daughter she is learning to sew and make quilts.
I buy the width of the fabric, so if it is 42 inches wide, I buy 42 inches so it will be squared. I put lace around the edges rather than binding unless it is for a little boy, still just sew edge to edge and put rick/rack or make a binding from some cut fabric bias. but not binding, just a strip to add originality. We called them summer blankets 50 years ago. I do the same thing with little quilts, no batting, just solid backing to quilted top. They can be used for babies or lap blankets for the elderly. My special orders start at $25., but I do sell some for $15 if made from scraps/left over fabrics. If I put monogram on them it is extra.
I was answering Jordan Bakers post about the fabric, how much it costs, etc. She asked me the question. Read the post. I do not sell on the internet...If I do a special blanket it is for craft shows. Shame on you.
Maybe you should learn to read before you put your foot in your mouth. G.H never mentioned a thing about selling anything. Grow up little girl and let the big girls play.
Oh goodness....Melanie. I miss you. Thankyou for your legacy of teaching and sweetness. You were a pioneer for me it my quest to learn how to sew and I will forever be grateful. 😇
I just completed a custom baby blanket for a friend's baby using this video. The instructions were clear and simple to follow and the blanket is beautiful! Thank you, Melanie. Love lives on.
I’m about to make a baby blanket gift and this popped up in my suggested videos. It’s one of the first videos of yours I saw. I hope you’re at peace resting in heaven Melanie. ❤️
I come across Melanie's videos so often when looking up projects and I have made several of her projects. She did so much good in this world and continues to do so. Bless the Ham family. 💞
Fantastic, Thank you. Grandbaby is due the end of January and I'm starting my sewing now that Christmas is over. I will be using this tutorial for her baby blankets!!! Lovely and simple
Made two of these the other day for my twins on the way, while my two year old was sleeping ... It was really easy I was surprised I'm not a very good sewer at all but they don't look half bad :-) I'm so excited for them them to arrive and use them :-)
I have been sewing for 5 years now. Learning from videos like this one. Thank you for loading and sharing this with all of us. I will post when I am done. Super excited to show you all.
Melanie, Thank you for making these videos for us beginners. I have watched this video countless times and last night I tried it. it may have taken me 4 hours but I made it and it actually looks like a baby blanket! Thank you again for inspiring me to learn to sew! :)
Melanie will always be immortalised at this perfect age. She was obviously a beautiful woman inside and out. I often wonder how her husband and young kids are going without her. She’s always my go to for sewing lessons. I look forward to meeting her in Heaven one day, but it saddens me the devil stole such a beautiful daughter, sister, wife and mother. Blessings from Australia 🇦🇺
I made these blankeys for my cousins babies and made sure to include care instructions for the minky. I had a friend learn the hard way what happens when you iron minky...no more dots. :/ I also bought enough to make myself a blanket like this...but, as usual...ive yet to make it. LOL I seem to come last. HA!! It is super easy and makes a super nice blanket for babies.
I have made 2 now and they have both turned out great!!! Super easy project and if you make little mistakes you can't tell!!!! I will definitely be making more in the future. Keep the great and easy sewing tutorials coming.
I have not sewn for a year and wanted to start again by sewing baby blankets as gifts for Mom's to be. Your video was easy to follow and gave me the confidence to sew again. Thank you.
love your videos! I’ve watched them so much over the years and miss you so much! I know your an angel up there making great things and teaching everyone ❤
Melanie, your instructions and descriptions are so easy to follow. I learnt to crochet following your instructions and made a simple baby blanket, first time ever. Thank you!!
I do this with 2 pieces of flannel. Two prints that go together or a print and a solid. Same procedure to sew them together . Turn right side out and top stitch around and close up the opening used for turning.
Hi Melany, congrats to over 300,000 RUclips audience. I'm one of them ever since Jan. 16 when I learned my son & wife are expecting boy & girl twins on June. I saw this tutorial and decided to challenge and now, I'm hooked. Thank you. Keep up your good work with your smile.
Timeless as Melanie, her videos always bring joy and great ideas. Wonder what she is creating with her Creator in heaven? ✨Prayers continue for her husband, son, daughter and extended family.
Will definitely hand sew this! I don't have a sewing machine and I honestly have no idea how they even work. Lol. My Mom use to make us clothes and stuff all the time. She knows how to use the sewing machine. I never asked her to teach me. I have always done it by hand. I love it but to wish to learn one day so I can actually make clothes and stuff. Thank youuuu!
Thank you for your tutorial. Thanks to you, I made my one and only baby niece a receiving blanket today!! I've never sewn before this video. It turned out great! 😊
I am making my little girls (18m, 4y, 5y, 6y) fleece blankets for Christmas, but I couldn't remember how to trim the corners before turning right-side-out. Thanks for this tutorial! Helped my end product be more awesome than it would have been!
Thank you sooo much for the vid! When you don’t know how to so, I couldn’t understand how this would work after turning right side out. So obvious. Great vid
Love the tutorial but what keeps the back and front from separating? I’m a quilter so I’m so used to quilting the layers together. Does this not separate? Thank you
What a fun project! I'm a beginner and made this for my sister in law who is having a baby soon. I realized that I need some practice on sewing straight lines but other than that I think I did well for my first time! Thanks so much for posting this video, I'm looking forward to doing more of your projects.
I just wanted to say that I've been watching your videos and I find them extremely easy to follow and you are very thorough so I'm really enjoying them and I really appreciate you making them for us watch. I crochet a lot (still learning) and with some of the projects I do I sew in a lining. I really want to ask my hubby for a sewing machine next :)
Thank you so much ❤for mentioning that! you're using a waking foot. So far, you've been the only one mentioning every detail, I made a baby blanket, and what a disaster 😢 you're going to help me be successful on my 2nd attempt because I was ready to quit😢
I made one of these for my newborn daughter, it was my first sewing project, and lo and behold it's her favorite blanket even with wonky straight lines! She loves to snuggle the minky part up to her cheeks and always falls asleep. I am wanting to make more now!! I love the fabric...do you know who makes it/where I can get it?
+Life With the Shepards i know this reply is SO SO late but just in case I wanted to let you know that you can get the minky dot fabric from mostly any craft store (JoAnn's,) or if not then you can just search on Google where too buy minky dot fabric :)
I made this blanket today, I used fleece and cotton fabric in a Mickey Mouse theme using your instructions and I think it came out great. Thank you Melanie :)
Minky is synthetic material so doesn't need to be washed for shrinkage but can always wash anyway to get rid of handling residues from the warehouse and production at least.
I made this as my first sew and it's not perfect but it's amazing I'm so proud!! I cried a little and learned I hate minky. I can't even cut a straight line and picked up sewing on my own.
Melanie, do you have any tips for trying to keep the minky from stretching? I've made two of these now, and I have the hardest time when I get to my last side! Thanks, love your videos! Xo
Bought a sewing machine in March before spring break with plans to learn to sew. Sad to say that it's half way through summer vacation and I still have not opened the box to take machine out. With so many babies due in the next few months, I just found something I can use it for. Thanks for the video, and any other sewing for beginners project you can post.
I just made this and it turned out great! THANK YOU for helping me gain confidence with my sewing skills. Your videos are THE best, and I look forward to making more things with your help. I even shared this link with my FB sewing group along with a photo of my finished baby blanket. Thanks so much!
I was scrolling through RUclips and I happen to see this tutorial. I rewatched it again just to get my Melanie fix. She was such an inspiration both as a woman and as a teacher for her sewing and crafting skills.
Was?
@@serenalinn, yes, sadly, she died of cancer just over a year ago.
Same here. I am going to sew my grandson a blanket and I knew to come check our Melanie's RUclips to get the best DIY vlog! I miss her videos so much. She was so good at explaining things. She is greatly missed.
😢@@Jen-CelticWarrior
First video of Melanie’s I watched to make a baby blanket for my daughter. Then I watched Melanie quilt and tried it myself. I’ve now made dozens of quilts for my friend and family to enjoy. Wouldn’t have happened without Melanie. Her legacy is seriously everywhere! You are so missed Melanie!
I always watch this when I'm making baby blankets. WE miss you Melanie !!!! God bless your family.
I have been making this type of blanket for years only I use cotton fabric on one side and baby flannel on the other. Since I make so many I made a test wash of both fabric with there being a cotton blend and there was no shrinkage with JoAnn Brand baby fabric. If you are making for a gift you can sew lace around the edges before you sew the two fabrics together, or sew rickrack or other trim around a boys blanket. Back in the 70's we called these summer quilts since they are light weight. Put the the flannel next to baby on cool evenings and cotton on warm days. This was before the minky fabric came out, minky was a remake of chenille fabric. Your blankets are cute as can be and I am glad to see the younger moms learning to sew. Thanks for sharing, going to share with my grand daughter she is learning to sew and make quilts.
I buy the width of the fabric, so if it is 42 inches wide, I buy 42 inches so it will be squared. I put lace around the edges rather than binding unless it is for a little boy, still just sew edge to edge and put rick/rack or make a binding from some cut fabric bias. but not binding, just a strip to add originality. We called them summer blankets 50 years ago. I do the same thing with little quilts, no batting, just solid backing to quilted top. They can be used for babies or lap blankets for the elderly. My special orders start at $25., but I do sell some for $15 if made from scraps/left over fabrics. If I put monogram on them it is extra.
It's nice to see Melanie Ham sharing her knowledge for FREE. It's not nice to use Melanie' space here to sell your stuff. Thumbs down for you Grandma!
I was answering Jordan Bakers post about the fabric, how much it costs, etc. She asked me the question. Read the post. I do not sell on the internet...If I do a special blanket it is for craft shows. Shame on you.
Maybe you should learn to read before you put your foot in your mouth. G.H never mentioned a thing about selling anything. Grow up little girl and let the big girls play.
Carina J that's what you call advertising but true
Oh goodness....Melanie. I miss you. Thankyou for your legacy of teaching and sweetness. You were a pioneer for me it my quest to learn how to sew and I will forever be grateful. 😇
I just completed a custom baby blanket for a friend's baby using this video. The instructions were clear and simple to follow and the blanket is beautiful! Thank you, Melanie. Love lives on.
I’m about to make a baby blanket gift and this popped up in my suggested videos. It’s one of the first videos of yours I saw. I hope you’re at peace resting in heaven Melanie. ❤️
I come across Melanie's videos so often when looking up projects and I have made several of her projects. She did so much good in this world and continues to do so. Bless the Ham family. 💞
You are still helping me you are my go to to solve my issues and questions. Thank you for having Melanie’s videos available. Love and miss you 🤗💜
Fantastic, Thank you. Grandbaby is due the end of January and I'm starting my sewing now that Christmas is over. I will be using this tutorial for her baby blankets!!! Lovely and simple
Made two of these the other day for my twins on the way, while my two year old was sleeping ... It was really easy I was surprised I'm not a very good sewer at all but they don't look half bad :-) I'm so excited for them them to arrive and use them :-)
You really are truly Missed. RIP sweet Angel x
I have been sewing for 5 years now. Learning from videos like this one. Thank you for loading and sharing this with all of us. I will post when I am done. Super excited to show you all.
Melanie, Thank you for making these videos for us beginners. I have watched this video countless times and last night I tried it. it may have taken me 4 hours but I made it and it actually looks like a baby blanket! Thank you again for inspiring me to learn to sew! :)
+LiveLoveLaugh2420 congratulations!!
+Melanie Ham Thanks!!
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@@MelanieHam your have more videos regards the above video, please share the link
I have made many baby blanket gifts using Melanie's tutorial. Such a wonderful teacher!
Rest in Peace Melanie, thank you for everything you shared with us!
This looks like a cute and easy project! Rest in peace sweet Melanie. You are an Angel in heaven now.
When you don’t have a baby and you’re here because you’re sewing a new blanky for your bearded dragon
That’s really cute!
This is actually what I do for a living. :)
Literally me doing the same but for my puppy 😂
Same but for my cat 😂
Hahaha! Same....except for my dogs ☺️
Thank you!!! Mine turned out really nice and I made a matching lovey!! I also wanted to know if you prewashed the Minky?
How to Make the Easiest Baby Blanket EVER! buff.ly/1wD0Pf0 #sewing #diy
Melanie Ham
Hi a really love your you tube i just have one problem i couldnt hear what the second material was called
Breaks my heart to watch this but I’m so thankful the family left them on you tube
I'm wondering why? Did she pass?
Melanie will always be immortalised at this perfect age. She was obviously a beautiful woman inside and out. I often wonder how her husband and young kids are going without her. She’s always my go to for sewing lessons. I look forward to meeting her in Heaven one day, but it saddens me the devil stole such a beautiful daughter, sister, wife and mother. Blessings from Australia 🇦🇺
I made these blankeys for my cousins babies and made sure to include care instructions for the minky. I had a friend learn the hard way what happens when you iron minky...no more dots. :/ I also bought enough to make myself a blanket like this...but, as usual...ive yet to make it. LOL I seem to come last. HA!! It is super easy and makes a super nice blanket for babies.
I have made 2 now and they have both turned out great!!! Super easy project and if you make little mistakes you can't tell!!!! I will definitely be making more in the future. Keep the great and easy sewing tutorials coming.
I have not sewn for a year and wanted to start again by sewing baby blankets as gifts for Mom's to be. Your video was easy to follow and gave me the confidence to sew again. Thank you.
love your videos! I’ve watched them so much over the years and miss you so much! I know your an angel up there making great things and teaching everyone ❤
I love her videos! She is dearly missed ❤
Melanie, your instructions and descriptions are so easy to follow. I learnt to crochet following your instructions and made a simple baby blanket, first time ever. Thank you!!
I do this with 2 pieces of flannel. Two prints that go together or a print and a solid. Same procedure to sew them together . Turn right side out and top stitch around and close up the opening used for turning.
Julia Mason perfect!
Hi Melany, congrats to over 300,000 RUclips audience. I'm one of them ever since Jan. 16 when I learned my son & wife are expecting boy & girl twins on June. I saw this tutorial and decided to challenge and now, I'm hooked. Thank you. Keep up your good work with your smile.
Melanie, you continue to bring light to the world ❤
Happy Tuesday! New Video! How to Sew the Easiest Baby Blanket Ever ;). Great beginner project! buff.ly/1KG5qHE
The best minky blanket tutorial!
Timeless as Melanie, her videos always bring joy and great ideas. Wonder what she is creating with her Creator in heaven? ✨Prayers continue for her husband, son, daughter and extended family.
I learnt today about her passing. My condolences. May she rest in peace. It was this video where i got the courage to sew baby blankets. Thanks
Flannel and polar fleece. One for a baby and one for my queen size bed. Channel quilted every 4 inches or so. Nice and warm
Great video, I am making it for my first baby cousin (I’m 11 and have always been the youngest so I am very excited)
Will definitely hand sew this! I don't have a sewing machine and I honestly have no idea how they even work. Lol. My Mom use to make us clothes and stuff all the time. She knows how to use the sewing machine. I never asked her to teach me. I have always done it by hand. I love it but to wish to learn one day so I can actually make clothes and stuff. Thank youuuu!
I really enjoyed watching this tutorial.Melanie makes it so easy to follow her instructions.Thank you so much from Bonnie Scotland 😊
Thank you for your tutorial. Thanks to you, I made my one and only baby niece a receiving blanket today!! I've never sewn before this video. It turned out great! 😊
+Caty Krauter nice job!! Making things for loved ones is the best!!
I am making my little girls (18m, 4y, 5y, 6y) fleece blankets for Christmas, but I couldn't remember how to trim the corners before turning right-side-out. Thanks for this tutorial! Helped my end product be more awesome than it would have been!
Thank you sooo much for the vid! When you don’t know how to so, I couldn’t understand how this would work after turning right side out. So obvious. Great vid
Melanie is so easy to understand and follow. I made a sweet blanket for my great granddaughter 😄
You are so pleasant to listen to. New baby blanket to make today. You make it look so easy. Love finding other Melanies. From Melanie in Vermont.
So easy. I def will be trying this one. Thanks. I enjoy your videos. I'm learning so much. It's been a while since I've sewn. Thanks again.
Rest In Peace Melanie💕. I’m happy I found this tutorial it was incredibly helpful
I literally make this for every new baby, so easy and it looks so nice
Thank you for making it simple!!!! I loved your video.
Hi Melanie - love your tutorials! Why sew 5/8" but then trim afterwards? Thanks!
Love the tutorial but what keeps the back and front from separating? I’m a quilter so I’m so used to quilting the layers together. Does this not separate? Thank you
What a fun project! I'm a beginner and made this for my sister in law who is having a baby soon. I realized that I need some practice on sewing straight lines but other than that I think I did well for my first time! Thanks so much for posting this video, I'm looking forward to doing more of your projects.
Great blanket video.
Hey guys it’s Melanie breaks my heart every time.
Hi love your tutorials, this is maybe a stupid question but why aren’t the two pieces of fabric just the same size to begin with?
Have made several now. Seem's babies coming all over the place. Thanks for the cute idea
diane holder haha, yay for babies!! These make a great gift, I just sent one to a girlfriend across the country!
I just wanted to say that I've been watching your videos and I find them extremely easy to follow and you are very thorough so I'm really enjoying them and I really appreciate you making them for us watch.
I crochet a lot (still learning) and with some of the projects I do I sew in a lining. I really want to ask my hubby for a sewing machine next :)
i have been looking for an easy blanket tutorial, and this is by far the best!!!! thank you
+Denise Guedea woo! happy stitching!
Thank you for not being boring!
I watched your video yesterday, bought fabric and made two baby blankets. Thank you for posting Melanie
Is it necessary or desirable to tack the two blanket layers together?
Thanks,
KJ
Thank you so much for this easy-to-follow video! I've just made two of these blankets and they turned out super cute
Thank you!!! This was so easy and I appreciate all the detailed instructions
Yes, gonna make one for my grandson, quick and easy
Thanks to you, I just sewed my first baby's blanket, for my baby I am expecting in March :)
Thank you so much ❤for mentioning that! you're using a waking foot. So far, you've been the only one mentioning every detail, I made a baby blanket, and what a disaster 😢 you're going to help me be successful on my 2nd attempt because I was ready to quit😢
We miss you Melanie!
I still watch these videos. Beautiful person.
Beautiful baby blanket, thank so much. Sorry, was that print, cotton? I know the grey one was minky, but wasn’t sure about the other.
This is great! Definitely going to try this, I’m a complete beginner 💕
LOVE THIS THANKS
I made one of these for my newborn daughter, it was my first sewing project, and lo and behold it's her favorite blanket even with wonky straight lines! She loves to snuggle the minky part up to her cheeks and always falls asleep. I am wanting to make more now!! I love the fabric...do you know who makes it/where I can get it?
+Life With the Shepards i know this reply is SO SO late but just in case I wanted to let you know that you can get the minky dot fabric from mostly any craft store (JoAnn's,) or if not then you can just search on Google where too buy minky dot fabric :)
Oh girl we miss you so much this world sad with out you in it
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING, you are right...easiest blanket ever!
Very cute and easy. LOVE ❤️
Thank you!! Going to make this today.
Love your tutorials. Easy to follow and quick to the point. Thanks
I love to make easy baby blankets like this. When I have time I iron the opening after pinning to make it sew close easier.
Hi! I'm so new to sewing and this baby blanket is so cute! I can't wait to make it. Have you ever made one with batting?
Such a wonderful young woman. She is truly missed.
Really cute and simple. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
WoW! Thanks for sharing! Just got a new baby cousin recently! can't wait to try this out on my sewing machine for her!!!
Hi Melanie, great videos, and you've inspired me so much to do quilts, you make everything look so easy! Thank you and God keep you safe.
I made this blanket today, I used fleece and cotton fabric in a Mickey Mouse theme using your instructions and I think it came out great. Thank you Melanie :)
Love this blanket. Great instructions. Easy to follow.
Neaitiful. Bless you 💜💙💜
Thank you for helping me make this! I will use this for my friends baby shower! 😚😀
Oh my goodness so much. I bought some cotton material and wanted some easy idea way to make my soon to arrive granddaughter a baby blanket,
Help! I'm confused on the measurements. If you have 1&1/2 yd cotton and 1&1/4 yd minky, how is the minky larger?
Jill Fountain this was my question too
Thank you for showing us very beautiful 💗❤️
***Did you prewash the Minky fabric as well?*** This is a great idea, thank you for posting!!
Minky is synthetic material so doesn't need to be washed for shrinkage but can always wash anyway to get rid of handling residues from the warehouse and production at least.
Should I sew quilting lines to keep the 2 fabrics together?
This is great. Can I replace minky with cotton? What’s the best soft cotton option?
Thank you so much for your great projects. You are a born educator.
I made this as my first sew and it's not perfect but it's amazing I'm so proud!! I cried a little and learned I hate minky. I can't even cut a straight line and picked up sewing on my own.
Could I use batting for this and make an actual quilt, or is that not recommended for babies?
Thanks!
Very easy and concise video! You have convinced me to use this as a started project for my granddaughter this summer. Great Job!
Melanie, do you have any tips for trying to keep the minky from stretching? I've made two of these now, and I have the hardest time when I get to my last side! Thanks, love your videos! Xo
Chelsea Eriks same here!! I’m always so frustrated at the end of it.
Just purchased that fabric after watching. So adorable!
Bought a sewing machine in March before spring break with plans to learn to sew. Sad to say that it's half way through summer vacation and I still have not opened the box to take machine out. With so many babies due in the next few months, I just found something I can use it for. Thanks for the video, and any other sewing for beginners project you can post.
tessue27 Happy Stitching!
I just made this and it turned out great! THANK YOU for helping me gain confidence with my sewing skills. Your videos are THE best, and I look forward to making more things with your help. I even shared this link with my FB sewing group along with a photo of my finished baby blanket. Thanks so much!
I LOVE this!!!! SO, so glad I found this video. Thanks for sharing!