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When a couple is expecting their first child they are inundated with gifts. Diapers, toys and clothes usually flow in abundance. But some of the most treasured items can’t be purchased. They are made with love by the grandparents or aunts of the new arrival.

One of these things may be a home made blanket for the baby. With hours of love, time and skill invested in it, a baby quilt becomes an heirloom that is often passed down from one generation to the next; choosing baby quilt patterns becomes part of the process.

Trains, planes, the alphabet, ships and ducks are often found on baby quilt patterns. The patterns give the quilter a general idea of what they need and also detailed instructions on how to complete the project. If you’ve never tackled the task of making a quilt you might need to first consider taking a lesson to bring yourself up to par.

Most communities offer local citizens the opportunity to take different classes that may interest them. In some places this may include a quilting class. For a person thinking about making a baby quilt this is a perfect resource.


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Some programs offer the participants the chance to bring in their own supplies and patterns. This is perfect for someone considering baby quilt patterns. You can sew the quilt you want while at the same time learning. The instructor is there to guide you every step of the way.

If you don’t have any idea of what design you want, consider going to a  and looking through their selection of baby quilt patterns. If it is your first attempt at quilting, choose a simple pattern.  This might be something like the sky with some white clouds. Many people decide on a patchwork design even for baby quilt patterns. You can do this in different shades of either pink or blue.  If you don’t know the baby’s gender, than white or yellow is a safe choice.

After learning the basics of quilting you’ll have the skills you need to complete any of the baby quilt patterns you see. A really nice gesture is for several women in a family to contribute to the project. If you want to do this, simply photocopy the baby quilt patterns you are using and when the quilt is passed around, everyone will know what to do.

The new parents will be overjoyed by the thoughtful gift and it will remain a treasure long after the baby has grown.


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Current Quilt News from Yahoo:

Quilt Guild launches membership drive
The Quilt Guild Of Greater Houston (QGGH) has initiated a membership drive. Once 500 strong, the economic downturn, proliferation of additional area guilds and natural attrition of an aging membership


Survivors Quilt makes its comeback at Relay this year
The Survivors Quilt is making a comeback this year during Relay For Life. For many years the quilt has been a regular part of Relay but fell away a few years ago when the person organizing the event moved out of the area.


Quilt project brings comfort, fills needs on many levels
Brett Cochran takes a break from work on a quilt in progress at Quilt Harbor in Aberdeen. Born with cerebral palsy, Cochran is deaf and does not have the use of his legs. He is working on his fifth quilt since August of last year.


Russell speaking at quilt meeting
Libby Wallis Russell of Tulsa, Okla., will speak on “If Quilts Could Talk! The Vinland Quilt” during the May 22 meeting of the Emma Creek Quilt Guild.


Threads of Life Quilt travels to Idaho
The 2012 “Threads of Life” quilt, honoring organ, eye and tissue donors, will


Quilt symbolizes hope for Auburn cancer survivor
Before April Harris began gathering the materials to sew the quilt on display in the Auburn Junior High School media center, she had attended past Relay for Life events as a supporter. This year, when she attends the event at Opelika’s Southern Union State Community College, she will do so as a survivor.


Quilt show to draw thousands to KC this weekend
A wholesale trade show will bring about 6,000 visitors to the Kansas City Convention Center Friday through Sunday. For the third time since 2002, the International Quilt Market, organized by Quilts Inc., will be held in Kansas City.


Collective quilt project part of busy Empire Days weekend in Cumberland
The Sew Sisters Artist Guild Society (SSAGS) is selling raffle tickets for its collective quilt.


Quilt binds octogenarian and Fairfax elementary students
Former teacher Harriette Greene, 82, has been working with Laura Dax Honda's third- and fourth-grade students almost weekly for the past 16 years, transforming their hand-drawings into a quilt that raises money for nonprofits the Manor Elementary School students donate to.


Lake Shelbyville Quilt Showcase
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will be hosting a Quilt Showcase on May 25-28, 2012.