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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:

Former Clinton resident honored on AIDS quilt (Clinton Herald)
AMES — Brian Dose, a former Clinton resident, is remembered on one of the AIDS Memorial Quilt panels in the Memorial Union at Iowa State University. The AIDS Memorial Quilt was on display in the Great Hall this week.


Gardnerville quilt store expands (The Record-Courier)
The Quilt House has added 2,500 square feet to its Gardnerville location by taking over a neighboring space formerly occupied by Cooks Pantry.


Pima Quilt Shop hosts quilting retreat (Eastern Arizona Courier)
By Keri Lunt Staff Writer Quilting bees are the reason the pioneers didn’t need Prozac, Deanna Mangum, manager of Stitches Quilt Shop in Pima, said.


AIDS victims are remembered in quilt on display at Widener (Delaware County Times)
CHESTER — For Doylestown resident Elaine Pasqua, one panel stands out from among the more than 150 on the AIDS memorial quilt on display at Widener University.


Quilt Guild takes art to new levels throughout the year (Hot Springs Village Voice)
Susan Harper, as Mrs. Verna Garvan, spoke to 120 members and guests of the HSV Quilt Guild Nov. 13. Harper took on the personality, dress and demeanor of Mrs. Garvan - describing her life in Hot Springs, Malvern and Florida, and telling how Garvan Gardens came to belong to the University of Arkansas.


AIDS quilt exhibition continues at OnCenter (News 10 Now Syracuse)
A three-day AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition continues at the OnCenter.


Giving for the Holidays abounds at Quilt Lovers’ Hangout (North Fort Myers Neighbor)
Quilt Lovers’ Hangout is now in the midst of several charitable endeavors for the holidays, with an outpouring from its customers that is truly in the holiday spirit.


Quilt Trip (British Vogue)
The brainchild of creative studio Marque, the initiative has seen various artists and designers contribute a square to a series of patchwork quilts - either by sending a unique swatch designed using a template, or donating material to be used to create a swatch, or by submitting a work of animation or photography for a further, special digital quilt - which will ultimately be auctioned off to ...


Emory University Hosting World AIDS Quilt (13 WMAZ Macon)
ATLANTA (AP) -- Emory University is hosting one of the largest collegiate displays of The AIDS Memorial Quilt in the country. The quilt will be on campus Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to commemorate World AIDS Day.


Milford serves as host to AIDS memorial quilt (New Haven Register)
MILFORD — Milford will act as host to the AIDS memorial quilt this week, as Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church will mark the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day with a display of the quilt.