Keepsake Kit and a Blanket A unique baby blanket gift, that will stand the test of time is to add a keepsake with the baby blanket. You can use a baby footprint kit, or a handprint kit, or tins for their first lost tooth or clip of hair from their first haircut. This is made even more special if you have the baby blanket personalized with the baby's name.

Who says curtains are just for windows? Why not use them to bring this beautiful DIY headboard idea to life. Attach the curtain rod to the top of the wall or on the ceiling. Hang the curtain panels and you are done. This is a great way to add some color and pattern to your room and to create a beautiful focal point. It's also the perfect fix if your bed is against a wall with a window. For a canopy effect, carry the panels around the sides of the bed. This works great with a sheer panel and creates a soft, airy feel. Try a faux silk drapery for a little luxury or try a linen panel for a more casual look.

Another family memory is making quilts with Grandma. Grandma has done quilts for over 65 years and still going strong. As my daughter grew up in the summers she would do a quilt with Grandma and display it in the 4H fair. What a beautiful memory.


Quilt Blanket You may integrate your child's interests into the quilts that they may use. In this way you help them know you are in for supporting them in achieving their dreams and enhancing their individuality. The quilts may also serve as their relic of their childhood experiences that they could bring with them through the rest of their lives.

Wedding Shawls: Offer one another comfort and warmth, wrap one another in individual shawls with words of promise that are drawn from your wedding vows.

The common thread in string, selvedge edge, and cigar ribbon tops, is that their popularity came about at the time of an economic downturn or a War, or both. The materials used in each were throw-aways being put to use, as a quilt or decoration for women's homes, and they were there for the taking.

One should lay out the patches and make certain they are pleased with the design and then join them and form the patchwork. At this point the piercing can begin. For hand piercing the patches must have their right sides joined and then pinned. First of all each corner must be pinned. A small whipstitch then joins each patch. As one continues pins should be removed.

However, if we have kids at home, we could not just pick any kind of quilt for any family member. Especially quilt or blanket for winter , they tend to get as picky as the girls when it comes to these. Where and how can we get ideas for boys of different age ranges?