Self Binding Receiving Blankets

[LottieJo]

Self-binding receiving blankets are very popular in Utah.
I made these a few months ago and they have already
found babies to wrap up.

[Becca]

I love your blankets!!! Can you share with us how you do the self binding. I will need step by step instructions!!!
Thank you and Great Job!!!

[craftmama]

I would also love the step by step instructions. The blankets are fantastic.

[JET]

I would also love the step by step instructions. Hope you will consider doing them. Such a fantastic idea.

[StitchinGrandma]

Ok so? When are you going to give in to all of us begging for the directions on how to do those? :p

[Lisaa]

Another beggar - please post instructions. Your blankets are adorable!!

[Leslie]

Me too, me too!

[StitchinGrandma]

OK she's gotten the hint that we are all sitting here drooling and waiting for the instructions. She is not sure how to do them but is going to try. I offered her my help if she needs help pulling it all together also. Keep your fingers crossed. :D

[dixiechicken]

My summer vacation as a teacher started Friday, so I'm waiting patiently!;) Would love to be able to learn to make these! Thanks for sharing!

[Leslie]

I found directions on how to do the self-binding and I thought I posted the website so you guys could refer to it. Did it not get posted or was it removed?

[StitchinGrandma]

I found directions on how to do the self-binding and I thought I posted the website so you guys could refer to it. Did it not get posted or was it removed?

I have not removed it so unless Dawn did, you forgot to post it. IF it was removed it would have been because it was another site which was selling embroidery designs. If you aren't sure, feel free to send me the link via PM and I'll take a peek if you would like.

[Leslie]

I'm posting this again - I'm sure I deleted it vs. posting it, I do that sometimes.

For directions on how to do self binding, :D :D go to your search engine and put in "instructions self binding blanket", a site should come up called "How to prepare baby blanket trim/Expert Village Videos". Click on that. The video says baby blanket trim but when I watched it (there is a total of 4 short videos) it demonstrated the self binding method. If you go into the site this way vs. going direct to Expert Village Videos, you can view the video without signing up on the site.

[craftmama]

thank you. that is a wonderful site.

[cruisin]

I'm posting this again - I'm sure I deleted it vs. posting it, I do that sometimes.

For directions on how to do self binding, :D :D go to your search engine and put in "instructions self binding blanket", a site should come up called "How to prepare baby blanket trim/Expert Village Videos". Click on that. The video says baby blanket trim but when I watched it (there is a total of 4 short videos) it demonstrated the self binding method. If you go into the site this way vs. going direct to Expert Village Videos, you can view the video without signing up on the site.

thanks for the info...I had no idea what self binding was...and I have several babies entering my life.

[cruisin]

thanks for the info...I had no idea what self binding was...and I have several babies entering my life.

I followed the directions and the link was about the fourth one down.. thank you

[StitchinGrandma]

Thanks for that info. That's a great site. I'd never run across that one before.

[Becca]

Thank you Leslie for sharing the site. I can't wait to get to the sewing room and try this method out.

[The Hen]

I am going to try one of these, yours are great. Thanks for the info about the website. What a great gift for a new mom or grandmother. I will let you know how mine turns out. I can't get over all the wonderful ideas I get from the women on this site.

[ChrissyMae]

http://observationsofaneverydaymom.blogspot.com/2008/07/self-binding-receiving-blanket-tutorial.html

This is the link to the tutorial I wrote based on some instructions I picked up at the quilt store. The ones I made are very similar to the ones pictured at the beginning of this thread. I hope it helps someone. Please let me know if the directions don't make sense.

[Melissa in SC]

Thanks so much for posting this link! It made it so much easier to find!
Melissa in SC

[Melissa in SC]

Self-binding receiving blankets are very popular in Utah.
I made these a few months ago and the have
found babies to wrap up already. Jo

Thank you so mcuh for sharing this! My smocking guild makes similar blankets to go with the burial gowns we make for the hospital. These will be fast and lots easier than hemming all around!

Melissa in SC

[danamom4]

What an awesome idea. I especially like it because you can personalize before you sew and the stabilizer won't show. I know it's necessary, but sometimes it really bothers my obsessive compulsive side.

[DancesWithKids4]

Wow this looks like an easy project I could whip up for my new grandson. I love all the ideas and tutorials you ladies keep providing. Thank you so much!
Shannon