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Baby Quilts – Saluting all Veterans

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Sharon Camp

Thank you to all those servicemen and women, veterans or active today and their families, for your dedication and service to our country. Read this blog, about one of your own young men and his family…

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Baby Quilt Safety – Buttons and Bows

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Sharon Camp

Little girls and their baby quilts just go hand in hand with buttons and bows – right? Think again.
Those pink and lacy decorations create a baby quilt with the little girl or princess touch. A bow here or a few small buttons there are lovely adornments. How could these few, simple additions, which dress up the baby quilt, become such a hazard to a baby or a young child?
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Tips for Appliquéing Baby Quilts

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Sharon Camp

Wonderful! You have the fabric and patterns laid out for various baby quilts that you could make but the one that sticks out and you really would like to tackle is appliqué. Whether you have quilted before or not, the project of an appliqué quilt can be a challenge. Here are successful techniques that will help you feel comfortable and not feel frustrated to the point that you are ready to give up on your first try. Continue reading →

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Starting a New Year of School

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sharon Camp

The start of a new school year is like the beginning steps to the designing of any of my baby quilts.
Today began my 39th year as an elementary classroom teacher. It was wonderful to watch the excitement of those young ladies and gentleman as they nervously entered my classroom this morning, and anxiously awaited what the school day bring and how the new school year would unfold.
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Baby Quilts for Twins

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Sharon Camp

You know how hard it is to select or make a choice of baby quilts for your shower gift or the mother-to-be. There are all types of materials and all patterns to choose from, like 100% cotton that keep your baby snuggly warm or the pretty pastels of blue, pink, yellow and green. Of all the choices of baby quilts, making a selection that is just right could take hours on the Internet, and to top it off, you just found out the mother-to-be is having twins! Yikes, you now need to find two baby quilts that are either alike or similar. I understand what you going through and I have some great tips on how to find the perfect baby quilts for the twins. Continue reading →

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Where Do I Come Up With Ideas for My Baby Quilts?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Sharon Camp

It may be in the middle of the night or on the way to the grocery store, I can get an idea for my baby quilts sometimes in the most unusual places.
I live in South Florida with a lake in my back yard. It is not uncommon to have the most unusual wild life in and around the water. A beautiful stork flew into the pine tree last week and though he may have flown for miles, chose to stand, as the species always does, on one leg. He or she posed long enough for me to take this photo. How appropriate, a stork came by, as I am looking for ideas for baby quilts!

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Baby Quilts Soft Minky Fabric

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sharon Camp

My baby quilts are soft, cuddly, and can be a wonderful touch and feel blanket, as well.

What gives the quilts that added special touch? The fabric is called minky, which is luxurious and silky soft. This fabric, which is perfect for baby quilts, resembles the real mink in touch and has a soft short pile that is as soft as cashmere.

Now if you are a quilter and are interested in using minky or minx as it is sometimes referred to, here are some of my tips from using the material in my baby quilts that may come in handy.
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Quilt Binding – SEW Difficult?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Sharon Camp

Many people who see my baby quilts, especially those who sew, ask me the about making my quilt bindings.

Since my entire baby quilts are made with 100 percent baby flannel, which gives them the cuddly soft touch. With proper machine wash and dry, the baby quilt will only become softer with time. The binding needs to hold up overtime with the baby’s love and in the wash.
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Baby Quilts – SEW What?

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Sharon Camp

SEW What?
Advertising, getting my business out in the community, and having the Moms and Grandmothers see my beautiful handmade baby quilts has always been the most difficult step of my business, Unique Baby Quilt Boutique.
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The Birth of a New Baby Quilt

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Sharon Camp

Time sew on the a new baby quilt!
Just like the birth of a new baby, the birth of a new quilt is an exciting time. There are some important facts to consider before the materials says hello to your machine and a quilt starts to form.
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