Great use for multi-color hand-dyed fabric--and a tutorial for 2-layer receiving blankets
I found a great way to use the multi-colored hand-dyed pieces that I did a week ago--I can use them for one side of a two-layer receiving blanket (other side is flannel). I've made these before, but using commercial fabric for both sides. See this post for a description of the blanket and why it makes a great baby gift. It's also less time-consuming than making an actual quilt, and using the hand-dyed fabric will still give it a personal touch. Here are two more; all three of these were made with flannel that I had purchased to go with some commercial fabric I had on hand, but that's now back in my stash. The next one has some applique patches added, because the fabric (an inexpensive muslin) had some holes in it after the washout. Here are instructions for the blanket--very simple! TWO-LAYER RECEIVING BLANKET Material : 1-1/4 yd flannel 1-1/4 yd cotton (not flannel) 1. Prewash and dry the fabrics. 2. ...