Last month I found out that our third baby due in January is a boy! We are so excited to have another boy! Since finding out, I have been looking for some sewing projects to do for my little bundle and have realized that there are infinitely more sewing patterns for girls than for boys! I did manage to find a few cute little outfit patterns and have made one so far. But when I was looking online for some inspiration, (I always start on www.etsy.comto look for special fabric) I came across some adorable, soft, minky fabric to make my own patchwork (or rag) baby quilt. This particular kit came with 20 six-inch squares of minky fabric, already cut perfectly to size, and directions on how to sew them together and add the backing. It was incredibly easy to do and came out so adorable. The finished product is 21 x 26 inches… the perfect size little blanket for the car seat or stroller. If you want to make it larger, simply buy more squares or add a border.
I ordered and extra yard of the plain light blue minky fabric for the back of the blanket. And because of the heavier weight of the fabric, I did not use any interfacing or quilt batting. You will fall in love with the look and feel of this fabric! One tip about working with minky fabric: It is pretty slippery when sewing it right sides together (like in the rag quilt) so use plenty of extra pins to try to hold it straight. Other than that, it was fairly easy to work with! These little blankets make great gifts that can be handed down or kept as keepsakes! I just can’t wait to see my little guy all snuggled up in his! 
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Another cute idea I just came up with: Buy a pack of coordinating, flannel receiving blankets and cut them into squares for an adorable flannel rag quilt. The possibilities are endless!
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