Expert: Angela - 9/17/2006

Question
Hi Angela,I have cross stitched for many years also, but am up for a new challenge. My daughter is expecting my second grandson, and bought a pre-quilted crib blanket. How do I stitch on it? Do I come throught the back? If so, I would think I'd have to quilt another backing on when done...Any thoughts??    Thanks, Melanie

Answer
Hello, Melanie ;)

First of all... CONGRATULATIONS on your new grandson! :)

Having never stitched onto a prequilted blanket myself, I would presume that you would need to go through the back of it.  You can always place a piece of cloth that matches the fabric, or even a white piece of cloth, to cover the back of it so that the baby's fingernails and toenails don't catch on the threads.  I would also recommend using a spray adhesive on the back, too, however, I'd be a lit leary about having a chemical like that come in close contact with the baby.

You can either handstitch the fabric onto the blanket when you're finished with the stitching, or use a fabric glue to adhere the edges to it.  Again, the leariness kicks in when it comes to young children like him and chemicals.

My apologies for not being any further help than that.

Good luck, and happy stitching. :)

Sincerely,

Angela