Welcoming a newborn child into the family is truly a momentous occasion regardless if it yours or a close friends family that is being blessed with a new member. Of course, the arrival of a new child is a time to give gifts to the new mother to help her with all that she will need during the first year or so that the baby needs to be cared for.
The fact is, that a new mother simply won't have the time or the freedom that is required for shopping for all of the essentials that are needed, because she will be completely occupied with her newborn infant. One thing that a new mother will surly need is blankets and more than one of them, so she will have spares for when one gets soiled or food spilled on it.
There is also something special about a baby blanket that is given as a gift, because the mother will always think of you when she is wrapping the baby up in it. Now there is the added option of having the baby blanket that you intend to give monogrammed, which will make it even more special of a gift to give.
As afar as what you want to have monogrammed on the blanket the door is wide open. However; what people most commonly choose is to have the babies name monogrammed on it. However; you can even have something like a favorite bible verse monogrammed in small letters on it if you wish.
There are basically two choices that you have when choosing what type of monogram that you are going to have stenciled onto your baby blanket. One choice, is to have big bold lettering placed in the center of the blanket, which many people in fact prefer. The other choice is to have smaller more discreet lettering embroidered along the edge of the blanket. What ever you choose, the fact is that a monogrammed baby blanket will be a nice surprise that will be greatly appreciated by the new mother.
Charm bracelets and charm jewelry is just one of these trends and there is such a wide assortment to choose from. Another great idea is to get her something for her car, such as a bucket filed with car maintenance products such as car soap and car wax. Then there is the option of a gift card to her favorite restaurant, that she will surly appreciate. Or you can just take her out there yourself so you too can enjoy the meal.
When making a baby quilt or baby blanket, there is the dilemma of what size a proper baby quilt should be. While there is no legal rule set in stone when it comes to setting the size of a baby quilt or baby blanket, some thought should be put into the dimensions of the quilt before undertaking a project like this.
Baby Crib Mattress Size and Dimensions
When deciding on the size and dimension you would like the baby quilt you are making to be, you may want to consider such things as what the size of a standard baby crib as this is one of the ideal places where the baby quilt will be used.
The most common size and dimensions of a baby crib bed or mattress is 36x52. If you would like the quilt or blanket to fit the baby crib, you may want to take those dimensions into consideration when planning your quilting strategy.
How Old is the Baby?
Another factor worth consideration is the age of the baby. Healthy babies do grow at a steady and speedy rate, so making smaller baby quilts and baby blankets may not be what you would want to do. If the baby is a newborn, how long do you want the baby quilt to last?
Common and Popular Baby Quilt Sizes
Although size should be considered, do not worry about measurements too much. There are much more important aspects to fret about when making a unique baby quilt. But, in order to assist you a little, here is a list of some sizes that are commonly used:
Those dimension listed above should be more than enough to give you an idea of what you size you would like to create. The 32x40 size should fit a baby crib mattress nice and snug while the 60x60 size will allow room for the baby to grow and when the child becomes a toddler and perhaps older, the 60x60 will still be more than ample for use.
What Matters the Most
However, no matter what size or dimension you choose for the makings of your baby quilt project, the baby quilt will be unique and memorable because it is a gift from you. No doubt, you have the best and purest intentions, and the pouring out of your heart and soul into the making of the baby quilt is really what should matter. Surely, anyone would be more than able to appreciate that.
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