I know I'm being picky, but "whip stitch" is when you go around the seam allowance on the inside of a garment to prevent raveling. What you do with a turning opening, is "invisible stitch;" catch a little of the top then go across and catch a little of the back. Try to keep your stitches inside the seam and about the same size. I did love the video.
I am watching your block painting videos, can't wait to try it myself. I am watching this because there is always another way to make a receiving blanket. But what has caught my eye is your sewing table, is it custom made or? Craft away, MElissa
Oh gosh.... I have had that table for 15 years. I want to say its Kola but cant be sure. It used to fit my older machine perfect but now my machine is a different size.
There is no stitching to hold the two pieces of fabric together other than at the edges. Do you not need to add a few rows of stitching just as an anchor for keeping the two pieces together?
Its not necessary to "quilt" if there is no batting. Flannel will stay together really well. I like to lay it flat when it first comes out of the dryer and fold it after it cools down.
This is exactly how my grandmother taught me to make these over 50 years ago! But I bound them off by hand with a blanket stitch in embroidery floss.
I like how you cut the flannel into a square, never seen that before
I know I'm being picky, but "whip stitch" is when you go around the seam allowance on the inside of a garment to prevent raveling. What you do with a turning opening, is "invisible stitch;" catch a little of the top then go across and catch a little of the back. Try to keep your stitches inside the seam and about the same size. I did love the video.
Where was this when I had kids! No question all my nieces are receiving this for babyshowers.
PurpleMariposa i know! I’d love to have made this then
Yea!!!! Another lefty ❤️
I am watching your block painting videos, can't wait to try it myself. I am watching this because there is always another way to make a receiving blanket. But what has caught my eye is your sewing table, is it custom made or? Craft away, MElissa
Hi Melissa, That table is in Val's home studio. She's on vacation right now but I'll try to remember to ask her when she returns.
When I make these, I use 40". Customer request. Just for your info. Thanks
I really enjoyed your video, please tell me where you got your sewing table, I love the size and how the machine fits into to.
Oh gosh.... I have had that table for 15 years. I want to say its Kola but cant be sure. It used to fit my older machine perfect but now my machine is a different size.
There is no stitching to hold the two pieces of fabric together other than at the edges. Do you not need to add a few rows of stitching just as an anchor for keeping the two pieces together?
Its not necessary to "quilt" if there is no batting. Flannel will stay together really well. I like to lay it flat when it first comes out of the dryer and fold it after it cools down.
what size is your rotary mat?and I love your sewing table..
Its a medium size mat, 18" x 24".
I always thought receiving blankets were smaller?
I think you can find them in many sizes. Make it any size you like.
18" square to 36" square is what charts will tell you but experience and personal preference plays a big factor in anything.
If the opening is caught in the top stitching, why hand stitch ??
Because it makes it clean and tidy for all the washing you do for a kid's blanket like this.
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