materials and tools
Blanket
Appliqué
created by Natalie Olsen
Add a bit of personalization
to a receiving blanket by
appliquéing the baby’s name
on it.
• Receiving blanket, such as the Mitered Corner
Receiving Blanket by Ashley Johnson
• Flannel scraps for appliqué
• Computer and printer
• Water-erasable fabric marker
• Spray adhesive, such as 505 Spray & Fix
step one
Print letters in your desired font on cardstock or paper; these will be used as templates. For this personalization I used the Windows
®-based font Kristen, size 345.
Cut the letters out.
step two
Turn the letters over and trace them onto the wrong side of the appliqué fabric. Make sure the letters are backwards so they’ll be correct on the finished blanket.
TIP: Print your letters on colored paper so it’s easier to tell the fronts from the backs when they’re cut out.
Tip: Print your letters on
colored paper so it‘s easier
to tell the fronts from the
backs when they‘re cut out.
step six
Sew around each letter, close to the edge. Don’t worry about the raw edges. When the blanket is washed, they’ll fray a little bit and add some texture and charm to the blanket.
When all the letters are done, you’re finished!
Blanket Applique
step three
Cut out the fabric letters.
step four
Spray the wrong side of the fabric letters with spray adhesive.
step five
Arrange the letters on the blanket and pin in place.
Visit The Crafty Cousins — Natalie and Ashley — at their blog: http://crafting-cousins.blogspot.com/