Baby Blanket How-To

Only a few more weeks until we find out what we're having. In the mean time I've been checking out all the cool new baby stuff that has come out since I had Amelia. (You'd be surprised at what they've come up with in just the last 2 years!) One of my favorite things that I've found, and seen many people use are Muslin blankets.

There are many different brands but Aden+Anais are my favorite because of the variety of color and prints. However, this is my last baby and I can't justify spending $50 on a pack of 3 blankets! So, I did what I'm best at: being a copy cat!

Here is what you'll need:

*1 yard of fabric per blanket (I found mine for $5.99/yard at my local fabric store, and used a 50% off coupon)

*Matching Thread

*Scissors

*Your favorite fabric paint and something to apply it with (Here I used the sponges off my daughter's sponge hair rollers!)

*Sewing Machine

Step #1- Lay out your fabric and paint on your pattern/design. Allow to dry according to package directions.

Step #2- Wash and Dry

Step #3- Finish the edges. I simply roll the sides over twice and sew in a straight line. That way the edge is minimal.

Done!

It's as easy as waiting for paint to dry and you have fantastic baby swaddling blankets for a fraction of the cost of name brand blankets! (Other than the fabric, I had all the supplies already...So this cost $2.50 per blanket!)

When we find out what we're having I'm going to let the kids paint blankets for the new baby. I think it'll be a great way to get them involved with planning for baby!