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i have some baby receiving blankets from my grandaughter what kind of quilt could i make

Have you seen the 1600 inch style quilts? You would just cut those receiving blankets into long strips of equal width (2.5 or 3 inch or so) then sew end to end to have one extremely long strip. Fold that long strip in half & sew together (on the long sides) & you will have a shorter strip but it will be wider of course. (cut it where it meets) Continue in that manner till you have the quilt the size you want it to be.

...or you could just cut the receiving blankets into squares, (of a size you would be comfortable working with) and mix them up and sew them together.

Do you want to preserve the blankets as keepsakes in a quilt, or do you just need to think of some way to use them? How about making some into teddy bears? Otherwise, I might use the blankets as quilt backing.

Hi Jan, just a suggestion - but if you put a bit more info in your thread title about your project - you will reach a wider reading group - and you KNOW we quilters love to 'help"
I'm with Miss Lens ... but them into strips for a 1600 or squares for a 'raggedy' // those get a lot of use! have fun!

thank you i am new at posting so i am to sure what the title should be.i would i make the bears. i just dont want to throw them away and i think my grandaughter would love a quile she loves cupcakes

Jan do you know how to edit the thread? If not - I can help - open your thread downthere at the bottom of your original ost and choose the center symbol - click, choose to edit - go to the title - make your change - and post .. no need to start a new one thereby losing what you have already .. quick and easy I am having issues with posting period, please over look the typos!

I like both of the ideas listed here.