Grandma made a very special gift for my youngest daughter, a faux chenille blanket.
A very soft and beautiful quilt that she will cherish.
When my oldest sister had her first baby my mom started a trend. She began making baby quilts for all of her grandchildren. Isn’t that a fun tradition? Did I mention she has 7 kids, and that has turned into 31 grandkids!
It is no surprise that she got a little behind, but she was still committed to finishing what she started. She is such a great Grandma!
My youngest daughter was one of the last born and the only one of my kids that hadn’t gotten her special blanket yet. My mom had talked to me about what she might like, but she actually got the idea for the this Faux Chenille Blanket from my Weekly Linky Party! I love that!
While my mom was working on the quilt, a couple of my sisters and she got together for a fun craft/sewing day so I even got a couple of pictures of my mom making it!
Usually, my mom pieces the quilts together, so this was a fun change and it was fun to be able to witness the progress of the blanket.
My mom did a fabulous job and I know my daughter thinks so too. She was thrilled when Grandma gave it to her!
Thank you, Grandma!
Have you ever made a special handmade gift? Share and leave a comment below!
SAVE THIS FAUX CHENILLE BLANKET BY GRANDMA TO YOUR FAVORITE QUILT PINTEREST BOARD!
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Jenn @ My Not So Glamorous Life says
April 11, 2012 at 3:51 pmBlankies from Grandma are very special. It’s beautiful!
Crafty Cousins says
April 12, 2012 at 3:20 pmI love it, and the colors are fabulous! I’d love for you to link it up to Crafty Cousins!
http://crafting-cousins.blogspot.com/2012/04/what-i-wore-sunday-week-11.html
~Natalie @ Crafty Cousins
King of $aving says
April 13, 2012 at 2:48 amStopping by from the Link It Up Thursday Party!
Sass - aka - Kathy says
April 16, 2012 at 8:25 pmWhat a great blanket. I’ve seen these here and there, and I think I’d like to give one a whirl sometime. Thanks for linking up!
Kadie says
April 17, 2012 at 2:54 amHow sweet! Hand made blankets are the best! It is so cute too! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.
lcm @ Those Crafty Sisters says
April 17, 2012 at 2:35 pmIt’s beautiful, and I know that quilt too a lot of love (and time) to make.
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
April 17, 2012 at 2:55 pmOh how special! It is beautiful as well. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Rachel says
April 19, 2012 at 2:05 amIt looks so cozy! Love the colors. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Michelles Tasty Creations says
April 20, 2012 at 8:52 amBeautiful and so soft looking! My kids love their blankies from Grandma.
Michelle
childrens dresses says
April 24, 2012 at 3:54 amNever give your child more than a blanket at a time and be sure they use the cover is wide and long enough to be hiding under the crib mattress.
Sara @ My Merry Messy Life says
July 7, 2012 at 6:49 pmThat is so cute! Nothing’s better than handmade, especially from Grandma. Thanks so much for linking up at Hookin On Hump Day!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
April 10, 2013 at 1:18 pmLovely!!
Emily Thompson says
April 10, 2013 at 2:50 pmso fun! I just made one of these for a baby gift :o) Its a great blanket!