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From: Catalina
Date: 04-06-2005, 03:42 PM (1 of 5)
My nephew and niece are having a baby boy this June and I want to make them a baby quilt with Green Bay Packer fabric on one side and Detroit Lion fabric on the other. I was wondering would it be best to use fleece or cotton fabric. With fleece it would end up being double thinkness, with cotton it would have batting in the middle. I would expect this quilt to be used and washed quite often and I would like it to last (kinda like a heirloon ya know). What material would be best and best for a baby. Also what size should I make it? Thank you. 
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User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: Vanessa's sewin
Date: 04-08-2005, 09:35 AM (2 of 5)
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I'd use cotton because I don't really like fleece very much. It attracts every pet hair in this house. As for size, that depends on what they want to use it for. 30x40 is a nice big size for a baby to lay on the floor with or tuck around them in a stroller. Vanessa |
User: Vanessa's sewin
Member since: 02-22-2005 Total posts: 30 |
From: Catalina
Date: 04-08-2005, 10:23 AM (3 of 5)
Vanessa- Thanks- I never thought of pet hair and lint.. but your right everything sticks to it. They do have a dog and cat. I also think cotton would be better too. And 30 X 40 sounds good. 
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User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 04-08-2005, 11:41 AM (4 of 5)
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I think crib size is either 36 X 60 or 39 X 60.. If you want it for the crib..
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: mamadus
Date: 04-09-2005, 12:23 PM (5 of 5)
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just thought I'd chime in here.. the advantage of making it crib sized as opposed to the smaller size is that later it can be used as a "couch quilt" and with the sports theme that would be perfect for football season!! just my 2 cents.. MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492 
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