Fire Truck Crib Bedding

The costs of making a customized blanket can vary from affordable to pricey. The price usually depends on the type and the number of items added to the blanket. However, price should not be an issue if you are giving something out of the ordinary to someone extraordinary. It is important, though, to set a budget. Once you do, you can start making one.

You can find directions online or you could check at your local craft or yarn store. Many times these types of stores will hold classes. You might also find a friend who knows how to crochet. She will most likely be willing to teach you how.

Quilting Fabric. You'll need two squares of fabric that are the exact same size. You can use any sized fabric you want, but these three sizes work best for a baby blanket or quilt.

The best bed you can make for your Retriever inside the house is with a woolen blanket - an old one - and keep its meal and water, close by all the time. If inside the house and sleeping with you in your bedroom, well, you better be prepared to get up twice or thrice to take it outdoors for it to answer nature's call. You will get used to it, and so will your pet! You bet!

Be sure and press each piece over the seam allowance as you go and to use rectangular pieces and cut back for more shapes and sizes after each go-around. Also remember solids then patterned pieces.

Blanket Quilt Fire Pits: Have a fire pit (covered! Sparks and wedding gowns do NOT get along!) to signify that settling in feeling. Then have a fire at your reception with seating around. Have a relaxed enough reception that people can sit around and relax with one another before the fire. Continue that tradition in your marriage. On your own and with guests.

For a crazy quilt, large or small, you should work on a square or rectangle of muslin or plain fabric. Working 12" or smaller is recommended so that the piecing is easier to handle.

First up is the baby quilt or blanket. Useful most of the year, it can be a little much for your bundle of joy during the summer. But for spring and fall, and especially winter, it will keep your new child toasty and snug. Most people will have more than one blanket for their child, either from previous children or from gifts, so this may not be too necessary.