Carefully stitch around the edges of the blanket, leaving 1/4 inch seam allowance. Go slow and make sure you’re catching both sides of the blanket in your seam, and that there aren’t any puckers.

Make an EASY striped rag blanket. This baby-sized blanket can be made in just an hour or two. It makes a great handmade gift ...

Learn to make your own receiving blankets for a new baby. They are SO easy and the cost is minimal. If you have a sewing ...

If you don't want to hand over that much cash for a blanket, you can try a budget-friendlier option that's tried and true for everything from birdhouses to blackout curtains: Make your own.

Finding a blanket that’s just right for you in terms of size, weight, and design can be a challenge with such a specialty product—and they can be pretty pricey. But you can sew your own ...