I am making a baby blanket for my niece who's expecting in late August.

I bought some fluffy fleece 42" x 61" to make a baby blanket. I will edge it with satin blanket edging. I don't need sewing instructions--I know how I'm going to make it. What I am dithering about is size. When I do recieving blankets I do them 38"x 42" I find the 32"x36" way too small after the first month or so.

So what size do you prefer--big for the crib or smaller for wrapping the baby up? Keep in mind that this is a fluffy fleece not the flat thinner one.

It's a long time since I had a baby and I never made any for my grandkids because their parents were gifted with many baby quilts. My niece won't be so lucky.

After talking to my sister and a few others I decided to go with the full size. Actually when I measured the piece it was 44x61. I talked to my sisters and a few others and they all thought that there were a lot more uses for a large blanket than a smaller one. I have enough binding to do it so why not.

I am excited about this baby. My niece has been trying for quite a while and is over the moon about it, and that is so nice to see.

Have you ever made the Itty Bitty Dress?
You can get a PDF for newborns and large for up to a 3 toddler. Not crazy about colors they have on this one, I did a few in just white with the tiny gingham piping.