Make a Self Binding Baby Blanket with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Instructional Video)

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Jenny Doan demonstrates how to make a quick and easy self-binding baby blanket. This sweet little receiving blanket is a wonderful gift idea and a quick project to use up you fabric stash. This easy baby blanket is can be made with flannel or even minky cuddle fabric, in fact, Jenny has done a second tutorial to teach you how to use cuddle to make this baby quilt. Watch it here: • Self Binding Baby Blan...
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[@margarettill9924]

I re-watch this every time I need a quick gift for a new family arrival. Love Jenny; she's real, helpful, and a great instructor.

[@lynneferraccio8843]

I rewatch each time because I make them so far apart! Lol

[@lyllydd]

So do I . Made 2 of these years ago for my bestie's baby shower. Now one of hubby's nieces is having her first, so I re-watched and made another 2 blankets. Oddly enough, I found some scrapbook paper that is a perfect match for one of the prints, so she's getting a mini-album too.

[@2kidsinutah]

Just thought I would let everybody know I made a somewhat smaller version today. I had a bunch of 1 yard cuts of flannel so I cut them into 34" X 34" and 29" X 29". They were slightly smaller than jenny's with a smaller border.

[@kblaiwes6099]

I tried this using measurements 35 x 31 thinking the magic was in the four inch difference but it didn’t work. The center is too large to the outside and does not lay flat. Idk 🤷‍♀️

[@marietteforget7804]

@@kblaiwes6099I think the magic opérâtes when there’s a 10-inch difference between the two squares. 🌸🌺

[@christineberry1380]

Thanks for your clear instructions and quick tips. I needed a refresher to make a few of these for my great-granddaughter-to-be because it is a head-scratcher every time!

[@70TheProfessor]

My wife bought a kit to make this type of self-binding quilt. The instructions were not clear enough to make it work; but when we found your video, the project came together in just a few minutes! We're both teachers and we appreciate clear, step-by-step directions that you did on this video!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Oh that's wonderful! So glad it was helpful!

[@mangalamahajan]

70TheProfessor very nice

[@normagates1562]

Missouri Star Quilt Company 😑💍💍😉

[@nengenci6164]

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[@strangertobluewater]

Your comment is a few years old, but seeing things is always the way to go when it comes to learning the basics and putting things together. I literally remodeled an entire house by watching youtube "how to" videos!

[@laurenp3077]

Hey there! I'm 15 years old and am in the process of making my second quilt ever! The first I made when I was 10 with my grandma and then in between then and now I've made some pillows, pj pants, and other misc. things for fun! The quilt I'm currently doing is for credits in my sewing class at school. I'm planning on making one of these baby blankets for my cousin and his wife who are expecting a baby here in February. I can't wait to get started!! Xoxo

[@lorrainebateman8799]

Hi! How’s the sewing going?

[@wendyhannan2454]

That’s,fantastic I wish I had of started sewing at your age 😉 I’m sure your cousin will love you blanket 💕

[@ellenhofer3343]

I love love love thes receiving blankets. I get 70" of each fabric so I can make 2 of them, reversed of each other so they are a set!

[@MoniqueDMarcano]

This is great! I just was invited to a BBQ this Saturday and today is Thursday at 9 p.m. The friend that invited us is 7 months pregnant and I hate to show up empty handed and I don't like to buy things. I prefer to make things one-of-a-kind. I am so thankful. I plan to run to the fabric store Friday morning and jet home to make two of these.

[@annettecapriotti6176]

I was blessed with 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew in less than a year. I made two of these blankets for each of them. Now I have a second cousin on the way and am making two more. Even taught my fellow students in quilting class how to make them. Of course, I'm always singing the praises of Jenny!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Wow, congratulations on your growing family!! So glad you enjoyed this tutorial! :)

[@greygoosegranny]

Love this. I always make double sided flannel baby blankets, but this takes them to a whole new level! Thanks Jenny!!

[@944gemma]

I just finished two of these. Easy, easy, easy. I enjoyed making them and I love that they are a double layer of nice, soft, flannel.

[@loganmainst]

I love this quick and easy receiving blanket! I've even used the corner idea on a couple of fleece blankets!

[@mindivandersteen8253]

This is my favorite go to baby gift, love you Missouri Star!!

[@SewScentsible]

I finally figured out the 90 degree corner, and I love how it turned out! But I cannot see a world in which this would ever take anyone 10 mins! LOL! And I have been sewing 15 years! :-) thanks for sharing!

[@msqcservice6969]

Heather Buczkowski I am so glad you figured that out! You are very welcome!! :)

[@DonnaMSchmid]

Heather Buczkowski I think she was talking about 10 minutes IN DOG YEARS (AKA, 70 minutes in human years!) *giggles*

[@mavisanspach3330]

Heather Buczkowski guysiu

[@wickens9221]

I totally agree,I am terrible at measuring fabric.It took me over an hour to make one.

[@ellenhofer3343]

I cannot figure out the mitered corner at all. And I stop and tart and rerun the video. Now I have trimmed them and turned it inside out and it is a total mess.

[@materialthings219]

This is one of my favorite easy tutorials that I have found on MSQ. Love, love love it

[@vickirees4965]

LOVE the green quilt in the background. Unusual pattern (to me) and I really like green and the combination arrangement.

[@jillsmith4347]

I absolutely love the Missouri Star Quilt tutorials! Thanks Jenny!

[@happymeee1]

I love your tutorials! You are easy to listen to and I feel like you are my friend teaching me how to make fun things. Thanks for all you do!

[@vickyls8132]

Julie Hyde I totally agree, well said!

[@jimvrxfishing3974]

Love how my blanket turned out, thanks Jenny! When it was time to do the corners I put two safety pins along each stitch line and turned the blanket inside out. That way I could make sure it was correct before sewing and cutting the corners off.

[@quiltingmomma8176]

This is my favorite 'go to' for a quick baby gift!

[@joannmccraw7235]

First time seeing this video. I am sure your nieces get a kick out of seeing their receiving blankets made ... they should be about 7 now. It's been so long since I've made any of these, thanks for the reminder. Sure do enjoy seeing your old videos as well as your new ones.

[@candyje]

I made one for my grandson today, my first, and it was so easy to follow your instructions! I'm hooked!!! Who needs receving blankets?!? I need to make more! 😊

[@pambliss2075]

This is one of my favorite tutorials! I have made several for our new great granddaughter and also helped others to make these. The blankets are not only easy to make but so practical! Thank you Jenny!!

[@loguems]

These are so easy and the babies love them. I have made them for all my great grandbabies and lots for friends too. Love you Jenny.

[@JoyAloha709]

Your tutorial is wonderfully clear. Just made my first one today from purple flannel backing and adorable cotton with little giraffes for the front. It came out perfect!

[@rosiegarcia7302]

Not sure this is where to post, but it is one of my favorite video tutorials. I actually love how Jenny makes all the projects seem so easy!

[@marcyb123123]

Thank you, thank you! Another major success! This is Missouri Magic! I was able to make the receiving blanket, and a smaller matching one for big sister’s doll! Perfect!!!!!!

[@vgibson1326]

Just made my first baby blanket thanks to your visual video. It isn't perfect but not bad for someone who struggles with sewing anything thanks Jenny!

[@mera5405]

Thank you for this video! I love your method for mitering the corners and I'm so excited to make some receiving blankets for my new little one. Thanks again!

[@sunshinerandall49]

I have done this with cotton fabrics and a light batting in between... loved it so much that I plan to make another one. :) I basted the batting to the back of the smaller square and then proceeded just like Jenny instructed. I think I quilted from inner corner to inner corner ( making a large X) after I had stitched around the inner edges.

[@AnitaSouthall]

I would do the same as you did with a big X across the middle. 🇦🇺💜🇺🇲💚👍

[@msqcservice6969]

Yes as long as there is a 10" difference you can make whatever size you want! Have fun!

[@carolejshaffer]

The answer I was looking for ❤️

[@ecarlgren]

Does it have to be a 10in difference? a smaller difference would just make a smaller boarder, correct?

[@gogranigo]

This is going to be my go to baby blanket from now on. Thanks jenny

[@marlysbownes3817]

David Bownes This was the greatest video. We have a new Granddaughter and made new blankets for her and went to all the work of using the traditional satin binding. This is so cute and fast and makes a great blanket. Great new idea. Thank you

[@monikablue5068]

Want to thank you for the idea of the blankets we have a few women that get together at my house to use up my fabric. We have made over fifty blankets with the scraps being turned into bibs & burb clothes and given them to pregnency crisis centers and hospitals Then I decided we could use the same idea and make placemats with the same concept. We have made over 300 with my friend Laura taking many home to do and probably have made herself a 100. One lady, Moreen, comes that does not sew but is a darn good ironer We have given them to Meals On Wheels in different towns to pass out to the shut ins. Love your ideas thanks again. Peggy (Caring & Sharing Angels)

[@monikablue5068]

This is sent from Peggy Knivila not Monika. [e-mail]

[@msqcservice6969]

Peggy, that is such a great thing to do! You and your friends are so very sweet and such a blessing! I wish I had just on ironer ;)

[@Shadenese1960]

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[@vickyls8132]

Monika Blue You ladies are God’s angels.

[@normabumbaugh6929]

Monika Blue Love this!

[@cjunga]

I just made one and it turned out GREAT!!! Hubby and I found out recently that we are going to be grandparents (first time!!!), so I have a lot of sewing to do. Will be making more of these, so much nicer than store bought. Thank you for all your tutorials, they are so inspiring!

[@juliep5108]

I'm having a hard time finding my favorite. Jenny your instructions are so easy to follow.

[@reginaclower1290]

Cutest, easiest receiving blanket I have ever made! Thanks again, Jenny! You are the very best!

[@karental]

My blanket came out perfectly. THANKS! I'm so excited. It looks like I know what I'm doing.

[@msqcservice6969]

Karen Talamantez So glad your blanket turned out great!! Happy Quilting :)

[@Vigilante1927]

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[@annetteprince9739]

This would be awesome to make it bigger for adult light weight blankets

[@gloriahanson6347]

Just finished my first receiving blanket. So glad I bought a few inches more of material as when I pre-washed them they were down to nearly the exact size I needed! Thanks for this wonderful tutorial. :)

[@andipotter3971]

Wow! I cannot believe how easy Jenny makes it look. As a new quilter, I cannot wait to try this for my new Great Granddaughter. Thank you so much

[@bonnieleekellogg5969]

I always machine wash and machine dry flannel before using it in any project. Before washing I either pink or serge the raw edges. There are so many different qualities and varieties of flannel, and prewashing seems to even them out. It also gives me an opportunity to feel the fabric as it will be in use. Since I always hope a baby blanket will be used a lot, if I find the flannel is soft and inviting to the touch, I feel it will have better reception and more frequent use. I have also eliminated fabrics after washing because they did not hold up well enough to be used in a project that will demand frequent cycles in a machine.PS this blanket is amazing to make and give!

[@gailb8609]

bonnie lee kellogg Do you do anything to your fabric before washing it? I am worried about fraying.

[@gwenbyhre4274]

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[@debrawyza3217]

Finished this baby blanket. Once I got the fabric squared up, it was done in minutes! Love it! Great for a spring baby. Was also thinking this would make quick, soft, and warm prayer shawls for my mom's Oncology center. They always have lots of hats, but need shawls and blankets.

[@carolblair-taheny7134]

Debra Wyza great idea for prayer shawls!

[@travisanderson2479]

May this week bring you open doors in your life endeavours and lead you to greater success. Wishing you a special week ahead.

[@igit2bme]

I love this video. Its easy to follow. We made one for granddaughter #2 and watching it again for granddaughter # 3, plus using this same process for making 2 teddy bear quilts for the girls' teddy bears as well. LOL. Its so fun!

[@kaybee884]

I've made many two-sided receiving blankets before, but this is definitely easier and prettier than what I was doing. Thanks, Jenny!

[@patriciareisinger1784]

I’ve attempted to make this twice and it didn’t lie flat. Luckily this time I didn’t cut off the inside bunny ears and checked it out. The key is to place the ruler on the FOLD for the 90 degree angle. If you put it on the edge of the fabric you are sewing and cutting it in the opposite direction for a mitered corner.

[@MrsKimberly248]

Thank you so very much for show how easy this project it! I truly enjoy your videos! :)

[@diannefoss4346]

Just finished a baby shower gift and made a smaller doll size for the big sister(5yrs).Thank you for my future baby gifts.

[@elizabeththompkins6176]

Made my first one last night. I LOVE IT!! I have a few up comming baby showers to go to and handmade gifts are always great. I decided to make a "practice" blanket for my 1 year old neice (so I made it a little bigger), sooo quick and easy and it turned out great. Already thinking of way to tweak it to make other items...preschool nap mat...baby carrier coverup.. burp cloths... adult throw blanket (for me) , and my list keeps growing.

[@eileenfb1948]

This is fantastic. It can be used for other things too. I did need to watch the video twice to understand it. Many thanks for all your videos.

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[@travisanderson2479]

May this week bring you open doors in your life endeavours and lead you to greater success. Wishing you a special week ahead.

[@brookelund6490]

GOT BOXED EDGES :( For all of you who did the same thing I did, here's the solution I found. I did the same thing and found that the reason for a box shape finish is because the wrong edge was mitered or went in the wrong direction. Make sure the straight edge on your ruler lines up on the folded edge not the sewn edge before you mark your fabric to cut and sew it. I also found that you don't need to throw away your incorrect blanket. Just turn it inside out again. Remeasure the miter in the correct direction. When you turn it right side out, the inner piece will be a little bubbled, but you can fold the extra under, so the miter edge lays flat, then iron it in place all the way around and then do the topstich to hold it all down. It will just be a little thicker in that area, but it still worked and I didn't need to waste the fabric. Blanket is a bit smaller but not a big deal. Hope this helps

[@jlflynn1107]

Brooke Lund l like the way leaving one corner mitered wrong looks. That corner ends up like a little hood where the baby's head can tuck in!

[@brookelund6490]

That's a great idea jan27.

[@ellenhofer3343]

and I already cut off my corners so now what can I do?

[@susanlyle9044]

Hard to pick just one but I like the self binding baby quilt. The perfect go-to if you need a baby gift but don't have much time. That makes it my favorite tutorial.

[@wendymclaren4201]

Worked out great the second time . Nilda I too cut before checking with my first one and it boxed of course but I made smal square quilt blocks and sewed then to each corner and it looks ok my daughter was trilled .Haha she is really going to be impressed with the right one.tanks to all who sent me suggestions and thanks Jenny love your videos.

[@hortiek2528]

Tip A: Whenever you have to stop sewing at a particular point where you wouldn’t usually have to stop sewing, place 2 straight pins side by side and they will serve as your warning to stop sewing. Tip B. When you have to leave an opening for turning something inside out put 2 straight pins side by side on each side of the space you want to leave open. When your sewing along and you come to 2 pins side by side you'll know you have to stop sewing, and to start sewing again where the next 2 straight pins are side by side on the other side of the opening.

[@karenf9831]

Awesome tip..thank you🌈💝✂️🧵

[@douglascornu]

Jenny I love this technique!!! I've made many receiving blankets and I've also used this technique to make wall hangings using panels. I'm so glad this works on rectangles as well. If I want to add batting, I cut the batting to the finished dimensions and use spray adhesive to attach it to the back before I turn the piece right side out.

[@douglascornu]

To clarify this is Robyn Cornu.

[@julieweaver2285]

Hi Robyn, Do you think this would work for a queen-size quilt?

[@tictactoe325]

Doug Cornu this would be a great way to make a light summer quilt for a bed

[@msdixie1972]

Julie Weaver i would tack it here and there or do a few straight quilting lines so the layers stay together nicely.

[@alexandriamente5819]

This video was awesome! I just completed my first blanket and it is adorable! Thank you for being so thorough and making this project so enjoyable. I will be using this technique for many years to come.

[@evlcritter4315]

I have a bunch of friends all having babies at the same time (figure that after the winter we just had lol) and this is a quick and amazing gift. A box of dollar store supplies and this blanket is a great shower gift!

[@ageckstein6]

Another favorite tutorial by MSQC ! I have made this receiving blanket over and over for showers and my own grandkids! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@chubbygrandmom]

a fantastic and sweet receiving blanket. and I'm in the process of making a set of three for a baby shower. But may I make one VERY important point.. when you see something WRITTEN down as Jenny did.. make sure you do it to!! I did not.. and ended up wasting fabric, making myself all because I did NOT pay attention to the word SQUARE.. I know it seems like a silly and dumb mistake and granted it is.. but I got so wrapped up in the simplicity of I failed to pay attention to diminsions of it I will say the next set I made were perfect. Isn't amazing how well something can go when you follow directions. This from a 70 year .... DUH!

[@flutterbyhats]

I am so glad I read your comment! I am in the middle of making a table runner of sorts and wanted to make it self binding.My pieces are rectangle not square. So I guess I have to make my binding :)

[@jlflynn1107]

flutterbyhats G You can still make it self binding - you just have to be sure that the back fabric is the same number of inches bigger on all 4 sides. Ex: if your inside fabric is 18" x 72", and you want about a 3" finished border - your back fabric must be 30" x 84" - this makes your back fabric 6" bigger on each of the 4 sides before sewing (which turns into about a 3" finished border after sewing).

[@Erin78G]

Jan27 So, if I want my finished product to be 28" x 50" with a 2 inch border, how big should my front and back pieces be? Front: 46x24" Back 30x52" ? Or 48x26" for the front?

[@jlflynn1107]

Erin Groff Does your finished size include the border? If so, I believe you would cut the back fabric 55" (which allows 2" to come forward for the border and 1" to allow 1/2" seam on each side) by 33" ( which allows 2" to come forward for the border and 1" to allow 1/2" seam on each side). I would then cut the inside fabric 49 x 27, which allows 1/2" seam.

[@chubbygrandmom]

yes it does, sorry for the delay.... you can cut to any size, but it has to be a 10" different between the two pieces or it will not work. I went with the with of the larger fabric.... 42" and by 42"... inside 32" x 32"..

[@avlea2]

So glad I saw this video before I went and made plain receiving blankets. Love the instructor; so relaxed and just being herself! I think the one area to go wrong is the corners. I referred to this and other videos before making the final cuts, and it worked out. I used 39/29 measurements because that's all I had and those sizes were fine.

[@niveagalloway]

Thanks my dear Jenny! I made 3 of this for my pregnant friends. I love it! Really fun to make! God bless you!

[@jessicadetko6395]

I am extremely new to seeing! I have only made placemats before. I am trying this for my sister who is having her second baby at the beginning of April. I seem to have a tricky time with seeing a straight line. I haven't reversed the blanket yet and am a little nervous, will my slightly "wonky" line effect the look of the blanket? Also nervous about my corners! Eekk! Not gonna lie, I had started and stopped this video so many times during my project to make sure I was doing it right, I giggled every time you said "10 minute project"! Someday it will be a quick project for me :) hopefully...

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Hi Jessica, it just takes some practice, you'll have it down in no time! :)

[@katherynhowat]

You should make an edit when you say, "make an equilateral triangle," to "right triangle." I went into a tizzy for about a half an hour because I couldn't figure out how you made it an equilateral until I realized to pay attention to the picture and not the words :)

[@helenbell1715]

Katheryn Howat when you fold it , it's right angle triangle but when you mark it, it's a equilateral triangle

[@SmallhouseModelsLLC]

No, an equilateral triangle has corners that are 60os. Both the folded and marked triangles are Isosceles Right Triangles as they have one corner that is 90s and two that are 45os. Katheryn is correct.

[@MollyP23]

I ended up using the minky fabric for my larger cut and a cute flannel fabric for my smaller cut. Minky tends to curl at the edges so I did a half inch seem allowance and really took my time. I used way more pins then you would normally use, but with a stretch fabric I think it's necessary. It turned out really well. My top stitch could have been better, but over all it's really cute. I'm sure my friend will love it! Thanks so much for the wonderful tutorial!

[@caleong86]

I just made this (first blanket ever!) and it took me about an hour bobbing and all! this was super easy and quick, thanks!

[@ahills8363]

Can you do these in any sizes? I mean, if I was to do a 60" x 50" would that work? Do I just make the two sizes with a 10" difference?

[@annetteprince9739]

I was wondering about this also, it would make great light weight blankets for adults

[@CustomAlice]

I find that using a chopstick to push out the corners works better than using my finger...just a thought... :)

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

CustomAlice thanks for the great idea!!

[@deloreslessire6085]

CustomAlice *imokm.

[@wickens9221]

That's what I always use,no chance of cutting the material then.

[@irismmercadoocasio2420]

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[@margaretmahoney5621]

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[@jeaniekensler7955]

It was a struggle, mostly because I am not a pro at sewing and because of the corners, but I finally finished the blanket and It looks so cute! I am so glad that I decided to make this.

[@janehaas8996]

What a great tutorial for a fun project! Thank you, Jenny! I watched a few times and when it came to mitering the corners, it helped me to watch on my laptop "upside down" to get the idea for the angled triangle and correct stitching line. It's probably just me--I'm learning so much at 76 years young! My farm themed flannel blanket for a toddler is completed! I'll be making more of these!

[@rowenagoad166]

Can you use this same idea for a long table runner? I need to make a table runner for a six foot table and I like the mitered corners.

[@debtrcka7102]

Is it 30x30 and 40x40 for the two pieces? Thank you love this

[@marilynbauer2019]

No, the top is 30" square and the backing is 40" square. Some of the backing will wrap around to the front when you turn the blanket right-side out.

[@IronOnsUS]

Once again I want to say how much I love this tutorial. I've referred to it so many times when making baby gifts. Thank you!

[@patfrontuto5342]

Can't wait to make this with a bit of flannel I have around in my stash! Thanks Jenny!

[@yeah4me1]

NOTE: WHEN MEASURING AND CUTTING THE "BUNNY EAR CORNERS", MAKE SURE THE FOLDED SIDE IS FACING YOU, AND PUT THE RULER ALONG THE FOLDED SIDE OF THE FABRIC (not the cut side-the corners will sag in)NOT THE CUT SIDE. A good tutorial if you mess up the corners is: "Self Binding Baby Quilt~how to fix a corner"

[@yeah4me1]

A big THANK YOU to Jenny, and Missouri Star for the wonderful tutorials. Your light, friendly manner is very comforting to new quilters. They're not intimidating. Thank you so much!

[@lauraashlock6500]

Thanks for the tip-it was the only way I figured the bunny ears out.

[@queenofroses09]

I wonder: does this only work for square shapes, or will it work for rectangles as well? I'm thinking about making a table runner, and this seems to be so easy.

[@helenbell1715]

nö mach ich nicht as long as you make the back 10" bigger then it will work example 10x15". Backing 20x25 i believe

[@ellenhofer3343]

I have made them in rectangles. The key is you must have 5" of the bottom fabric all around. I called MSQ and asked them and that is what they old me. And it does work.

[@maryannpavlik4729]

@@helenbell1715 how do the corner rectangles work? I tried one and my corners are like a little box instead of flat?!🤪

[@helenbell1715]

@@maryannpavlik4729 it works out the same way as square . Its the exact same corner

[@SoaringSounds]

I love your sense of light heartedness :).

[@xelgoer]

I have made so many of these blankets for friends and all the nieces and nephew's babies. Thank you MAQC

[@CherishDuhhofficial]

Iono why you have so many dislikes. This is darling. I have a question though. Could you do this with a square quilt top you made instead of just a solid pattern fabric?

[@itsmyparty4637]

why not? just follow her measurements.............

[@robingrant1070]

I just love this but I can't get mine to lay flat. The corners roll in. I'm obviously doing something wrong. Can anybody help me with this? I think I've watched this video a dozen times now. I'm not giving up, it's just too cute!

[@jeancronyn2835]

Mine didn't either the first 4 attempts. You have to make sure you cut the fabric precisely. It doesn't matter the size as long as they are even all the way around. As I am pinning my front fabric to the back fabric, I check to see if the edge of the smaller piece is exactly the same distance from the edge of the larger piece and adjust accordingly. If not, your corners will not miter evenly. BTW, the mitered corner is cut at a 45 degree angle rather than a 90 degree angle as she mentioned.

[@yeah4me1]

You did what I did...BUT, if we make sure the folded side is toward us when cutting Bunny ear corners, and the ruler is placed on the folded side(and not the cut side) it will work. You did what I did..../put the ruler on the cut side, and drew then line.....YIKES A GOOD KZbin TUTORIAL TO REPAIR THIS= "Self Binding Baby Quilt~how to fix a corner"

[@susanjones4593]

this is one of my favorites - love making these for my family and friends.

[@shortie4701]

This is by far my favorite tutorial! Totally saved my butt when one of my close friends went into labor 3 months early. I always make a rag quilt for my friends and give it to them in the hospital (or at the baby shower) and I thought I had more time to make it. Then she had the baby way early! I was able to whip one of these blankets up super quick and easy and bring it to her at the hospital! Thank you for all of your awesome videos!! You gals rock!!

[@BMaysStock]

Hi Jenny, I have made a number of your self binding baby blankets. I have a question. If I wanted to make a smaller one, is it always that the larger fabric is 10" bigger than the smaller one? For example, if I wanted to make one 35" square and 25" square, would it come out the same, or if I wanted to go bigger can I do something like 44" square and 34" square? Not too sure if anything else changes. Thanks, Barbara

[@normabranson8625]

Is the fabric 30X30 and then 40X40 ?

[@msdixie1972]

Norma Campbell always 10" difference... any size :)

[@ahill92]

Just finished my first blanket and it turned out super cute! I used a decorative top stitch and it looks so professional! Thanks Jenny for this great tutorial. Can't wait to start my second blanket! :)

[@ChrisJulian]

I just bought some flannel..and "expecting" my first grandbaby..so this will be one of my projects. Since I am a very beginner quilter,I am loving the simplicity !

[@sheilaalls4767]

The 90 degree angle does not work for a mitered corner..need to change that . The 90 makes the corners cup up and not lay flat.

[@msashervideos]

I agree.. I made a box not a flat quilt :( So sad.. am going to a baby shower in the AM.. guess ill have to try again tomorrow.

[@petmomful2260]

I think it makes a 90 degree angle, but you use the 45 degree angle on the ruler to draw a line to sew the corner. I saw that on another video of the same type of blanket. I am going to try to make this tomorrow so I hope I can figure it out!

[@lisaesplin1827]

The same thing happened to me....ugh... an expensive mistake

[@cindys7337]

I did the same thing for some reason. How to correct? But my trial fabric was a rectangle not a square 10" away on all sides to start.

[@sachellethompson2555]

cindy seiple did you figure it out? Think I’m experiencing the same, as inside fabric is recessed and I can’t get the corners flat, ripped it all out. Tried 41x31 with minky and a 1/2 seem allowance. Hope to figure this out! Maybe I did the 90° on the wrong side.

[@stephaniejohnson7637]

What if you want to put fiberfill in the center.

[@debimdza]

I don't know if this is the correct way but I would cut the batting it fit the top piece, baste or tac it on, then attach the back bigger binding piece as per instructions. The basting is to hold it in place while attaching the back piece. You could then quilt it but just to where the binded edge starts. Remove basting stitches and done.

[@ellenhofer3343]

debimdza I tried this and it worked perfect. By tacking it to the top you just use it becomes one piece of fabric

[@pathurley5223]

I love how unpretentious you are. I’m going to be a grandmother for the first time soon God willing, and I’m going to make this. Thanks, Jenny!

[@MrsHomingpigeon]

It's been a long time since I've done any sewing. On line tutorials is new for me. I took my lap top to my sewing corner and re-watched while I made my baby blanket. It turned out beautiful, It took longer than 10 minutes, but so much faster than all the old methods. Thank you!

[@tranquilityyogapilates2946]

tried this twice and I can't get it to lye flat. it's going to become a big cushion!!!!

[@herogothamdeserves2789]

Colette Noke

[@brookelund6490]

Colette Noke, I did the same thing and found that the reason for a box shape finish is because the wrong edge was mitered or went in the wrong direction. Make sure the straight edge on your ruler lines up on the folded edge not the sewn edge before you mark your fabric to cut and sew it. I also found that you don't need to throw away your incorrect blanket. Just turn it inside out again. Remeasure the miter in the correct direction. When you turn it right side out, the inner piece will be a little bubbled, but you can fold the extra under, so the miter edge lays flat, then iron it in place all the way around and then do the topstich to hold it all down. It will just be a little thicker in that area, but it still worked and I didn't need to waste the fabric. Blanket is a bit smaller but not a big deal. Hope this helps

[@tiffanihoffman1624]

Brooke Lund I would love to see pictures, I trimmed mine and everything before discovering my mistake. did you rip out the existing miters?

[@brookelund6490]

Tiffani Hoffman I gave the Blaney away for a gift so I don't have a picture. I did take the miter out but you end up cutting if off anyway when you redo the miter in the correct direction. When you turn it right side out there will be extra fabrice in the middle of the blanket but the mitered edge should lay correct. just spread out the upper fabric evenly. it will fold over the top of the seam. then iron it down and do your top stitch on the edge. Sorry I don't have any pictures

[@mjp5129]

I am concerned abt washing this blanket, since we don't do anything to keep it flat. Is momma gonna have to iron it, every time? You know what I mean? Is it going to come out of the dryer all catty wompus....lol?

[@danasapp9065]

I have done something wrong but I don't know what mine looks more like a box it's not folding correctly I don't know I wish she'd of spent a bit more time on the corners.

[@carolbeasley1556]

+Dana Sapp Line up the bottom of the folded side instead of the bottom of the cut edges. I did that....got a box. Did it correctly, got a beautiful little blanket.

[@cindys7337]

I wish there was a bigger picture of this because I commented that I had 3 that turned up like a box and 1 corner did not. I used a rectangle fabric to make a test sample first and all but 1 corner did this box and the 4th did not. I think I see what is wrong now. I might try her 2nd video and see if it is easier. I'm ripping out that corner to try and resew the sample. When I purchased the fabric the seller told me to not cut the corner until you turn it because she cut it the wrong way. My blanket is measuring 45" square on the inside so I'm going to piece the larger one to make in 55". Any comments would be appreciated.

[@cindys7337]

Now I figured the one I thought was wrong is the correct way and the other 3 were wrong because they gave me the turned up boat look. Guess I'm not going to figure this out now to change the other 3 but try the other method.

[@patriciagreene383]

You are such a good teacher-I wish I had YOU as my teacher in junior High many years ago!!! I love to sew Now at 68 years old... I have to catch up. Thanks Jenny

[@faithnichols7466]

Love this! IT does take me more than 10 minutes. I've made a couple a few years ago and it was very cute. NOW I am sewing more for another round of new babies!

[@cdcrady]

I watched this video several times and made one. It was really pretty easy to sew. The hardest part was getting the squares cut to start with. I will be making several of these for my new grand daughter.

[@Elkycreates]

I made placemats and a lampshade table topper using the method shown in this tutorial. I should have preshrunk my fabrics because the placemats did distort after washing. Thanks again MSQC, your tutorials are fabulous!

[@debbieorton9302]

I used Jenny's method to self-bind a mini-quilt. It turned out perfect and saved me alot of time! Next will be a blanket!

[@eliphs11]

I used this video years ago to make baby blankets for friends who recently had babies and this was super fast and looks so polished end the end. Thank you for posting this video. I’ll be using it in the future.

[@tlramlow5691]

Thank you for being clear, concise and to the point!! I get so frustrated when instructors are verbose. And yet, you were also reasonably entertaining without going overboard. Great job!! I'll be doing these.

[@dbrooks2795]

I did this as a quilt with contrasting fabric. The batting was the same as the larger sized piece. They turned out adorable (for twins) I was pleased at how simple this pattern was.

[@carmenmaysonet9104]

I've made these baby receiving blankets and they are a beautiful, easy project. The instructions were very easy to follow and the results were perfect! A big hit at the baby shower.

[@michellebullard5877]

Brenda Connell I did the same thing! For what its worth, this is what I did. I carefully restitched the piece back to the corner I cut and sewed wrong. I tried to get it as close to the original size as possible. Then I drew the mitered corner correct this time! Stitched and cut. That corner has 2 an extra little triangular seams but, you really don't notice unless you look.The blanket came out precious in spite of the faux pas. Hard lesson, but I'm pretty new to this so it was a really good teaching lesson. All I can say is I'm glad I only did one wrong and not all 4!