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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Baby Ribbon Blanket

My daughter asked if I would make her a baby ribbon blanket.
Sure!
That's a quick and easy project!


I used a 10 inch square of flannel, soft minky cloth for the reverse
and several coordinating ribbons.

Arrange all your loops on the right side of the flannel square.
(loop of ribbons facing in towards the center)
Pin then machine baste in place. 

Remove all pins. 
Nothing worse than giving something to a baby with a pin left in it! 


Sew Minky cloth to flannel square, right sides together ,
leaving a small opening for turning.
(Keep all those ribbons in towards the center as you sew.)
Trim away corners and any excess ribbon.

Turn, right side out. 
Sometimes I use a pin to help make nice neat corners .
Top stitch close to the edge to close up the turning hole.


All finished!
Ready to tuck into the bag along with the other shower gifts I've made.



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44 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 25, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    That's pretty cute, I've never seen one of these before! :)

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:29 PM

      Thanks, Laurie! Google it to see lots of other samples.

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  2. MarthaFebruary 25, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    How clever!

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  3. Twyla and LindseyFebruary 25, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Gayle, that is just precious! Your daughter will be so pleased :) I finally did a post today! I've been hibernating too long. Have a nice week! Twyla

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:29 PM

      Thank you, Twyla! I was very excited to see your newest post and the afghan you made!

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  4. Musings from Kim K.February 25, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    When Emma was a baby, her favorite blanket had ribbons that she used to finger What a special treasure.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:28 PM

      I used different textures on the ribbons, to make it interesting for baby. Do you still have Emma's blanket?

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  5. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)February 25, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    So cute - I've seen this done with other sizes too - just the thing for a little one.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:26 PM

      Thanks, JoAnn. I am making larger blankets for her, but those don't have ribbon edges.

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  6. diane bFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    You make it look so easy.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:25 PM

      That's because it really is. :-) It would be a perfect project for a beginning sewer.

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  7. MelindaFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    So cute! Love the colors.

    M : )

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  8. KimFebruary 26, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    This is just too, too adorable. It looks lovely and soft....just the thing for a li'l sweet baby!!

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  9. Tami HackerFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    "Grandma" it is so cute!

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  10. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    It turned out so pretty. I love the colors.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:32 AM

      Thank you, Lisa. I think they are perfect for a baby born in the spring.

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  11. polkadotpeticoatFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    That turned out so cute....she will love it!

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  12. JoyFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    I made a similar one for my granddaughter, using fleece. I like the minky, though, that's such a soft, sweet fabric.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:04 AM

      I found some pictures online using the fleece. I love that we have so many options for fabrics.

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  13. Cheryl @ TFDFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    This is very cute and I love the colors. I've never seen a ribbon blanket before!

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you, Cheryl. These are small enough for little hands to hold. I used lots of different textures in the ribbons for tactile interest, and soft fabrics for soothing.

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  14. PatriciaFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I've never seen one of these but what a lovely gift for baby and so pretty :-) x

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 26, 2014 at 12:34 PM

      Thank you, Patricia! And thanks for stopping by and liking my new Facebook page. :-)

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  15. Plain JaneFebruary 26, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Thanks for your lovely comment over on my blog - it looks like you've got a heap of lovely biscuits yourself in one of your posts! Lovely to meet you and I look forward to having a good old mooch around x Jane

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  16. LBPFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    I really love the colors of your ribbon blanket! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Blessings

    Linda

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:19 PM

      I really love the neutral greens and yellows for baby colors.

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  17. vintage greyFebruary 26, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    That is really cute!! Thanks for sharing how to make one, too! xo Heather

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Very sweet!!!

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  19. Roslyn AtwoodFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    I made several of these when our youngest DGS was an infant but I used different textures of ribbon,grosgrain, embroidered ribbon etc. They are a great little tag along for a toddler and as you said quick and easy nice addition to a baby shower gift.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:16 PM

      They are fun to make, aren't they? I used different types of ribbon for tactile interest, and then super soft mink for soothing comfort.

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  20. koraleeFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    This is so so darling...love this idea. Looks like maybe I could even do this. Hugs for a great week.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:17 PM

      Yes, you could, Koralee! Hope you have a great weekend, too.

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  21. BarbaraFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    So pretty, thanks for telling us how to do it - I might even have a go myself. I will be over to your Facebook page in a bit.

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:37 AM

      Thanks for coming over and liking my new Facebook page! :-)

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  22. MarthaFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    Gayle, what a pretty blanket! I'm a soon to be first time grandmother, so I'm enjoying tucking all these great ideas away for future use!

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    1. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:51 PM

      Soon we will be able to share First Time Grandma stories! :-) I know you must be as excited as I am!

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies