Why this Baby Tag Blanket is Perfect for Beginners
As a beginner what I needed was a quick finish. Something that I could look at, feel good about making and would excite me for the next project. I still need that when I try something new. For me, starting with a big project for a new skill is overwhelming, and this little Baby Tag Blanket is anything but big, except in cuteness. Just a front and a back, no seams to match, nothing to line up except the raw edges as you sew a straight stitch around the outside.
What You'll Need to Make a Baby Tag Blanket
The supplies needed for this project are also fairly simple. Other than a sewing machine and thread you will need:
• Two 16" squares of fabric
• Fifteen 5" pieces of ribbon. Any color, any width. In fact the more different they are the better.
Fabric and Ribbon Tips for a Beautiful Finish
My only real recommendation is to have a few ribbons that are black and white and add some red, too, if you can. But if you don't have those on hand that is ok, use what you have. It's a sweet finish we are after, nothing else.
How Big Should A Baby Tag Blanket Be?
Baby Tag Blankets can be as big or as small as you like, and they can have as many or as few ribbons, too. I like this 16" square size, because as baby grows it can become a little doll blanket for their favorite doll or stuffy, but I probably wouldn't go bigger. A small 4" Baby Tag Blanket would be nice for in the car seat while out shopping, or anything in between. All you need to do is cut both the front and the back the same size and you are golden. P.S. It doesn't even have to be square!
Watch the Full Baby Tag Blanket Tutorial Here
Bonus: More Beginner-friendly Scrap Projects
The year is just getting started, but if you are looking for a couple of projects to build your foundational skills on, I have some to share.
This has been the favorite tutorial by far with an added, helpful twist. Gift this pincushion or keep it for yourself, either way, it's a great little project and perfect for scraps.
A great gift to go along with your new Tag Blanket, a Minky blanket with matching doll blanket.
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