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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:

CORRECTION: Quilt Show (Daily Breeze)
An item Monday in the About Town column had incorrect dates for Quilt Show 2010 at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. The South Bay Quilters Guild event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21.


Quilt raffle to raise money for scholarships (Asheville Citizen-Times)
ASHEVILLE — Joyful Noise Community Music & Arts Center will hold a raffle for a queen-sized log cabin quilt to raise money for music and art scholarships. The event will be at 2:20 March 21 at the Grey Eagle Music Hall, 185 Clingman Ave.


Quilt was 60 years in the stitching (Park Hills Daily Journal)
More than 60 years ago, Ina Lashley started a flower quilt from scrap materials. In December, thanks to the help of strangers who answered a newspaper ad in the Daily Journal, the quilt is finally completed.


Quilt show mixes old and new (Grand Island Independent)
Butterflies, deer and even a tiny spider were part of Stuhr Museum's 2010 Quilt Show exhibit and competition in Grand Island over the weekend.


"Lost Heroes Art Quilt " national tour (WTVM 9 Columbus)
Our nation's fallen war heroes are being honored in a special way, through a work of art. The "Lost Heroes Art Quilt" is currently on display at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Columbus.


Quilt creations (The Montana Standard)
BONNER — A bed without a quilt, the saying goes, is like a sky without stars.


Museum displays quilt of many chapters (Sterling Journal-Advocate)
Overland Trail Museum curator Kay Rich holds up the Colorado Centennial Quilt, which was recently donated by Elda Lousberg. The quilt contains the official state symbols, images depicting Colorado s history and industry, and embroidered signatures of several state politicians.


Not Just a Quilt... Art (Brenham Banner-Press)
Members of the Friendship Quilt Guild and visitors take a close look at one of the many quilts on display Friday morning at the Heritage Pieces Quilt Show at the Firemen’s Training Center.


Owyhee junior finishes quilt (Elko Daily Free Press)
OWYHEE — Samantha Roa, a junior at Owyhee Combined Schools, has just completed her semester-long project in Patricia Kelly’s clothing class by making a quilt.


Washington State's Hoh Rain Forest Revels In Wet, 'Wild Ballet' (The Wichita Eagle)
HOH RAIN FOREST, Olympic National Park — Diamond drips of moisture cling to the tips of branches, and a soft drizzle eases from a thick quilt of clouds overhead.