Here is the blanket I made for Steve and Kristina's baby. I used fleece for the center and flannel for the edge and backing. The things I would do differently are:
- Use the polka dot material for the backing. It was very soft and I wish now it would have been on the other side, too. It was also my favorite fabric.
- I would have made the outside strips in different sizes. It was difficult trying to get the fleece and flannels the right size for what I wanted the overall size to be. The blue could have been a smaller width and maybe even another pattern mixed in.
- It wasn't until I was almost done that I wish I would have put a batting inside. I was worried it might be too heavy with fleece and flannel. I was also concerned that if I put batting in, it would involve more quilting which I didn't want to do. Next time I will use fleece as a batting which will give it more weight but not require added quilting.
All in all I like the blanket, it was soft and cuddly and easy and quick to finish. Kristina got a ton of stuff at the shower so she should be all set. I forgot the rosamarina salad I made so we're trying to eat that up. It was a miserable day for traveling but nice to see everyone.
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