Mitered Corner Baby Blanket

Step #1: Prepare Fabric

• Remove the selvage edge.
• Cut two pieces of contrasting fabric using the dimensions listed above.

Note: On each piece of fabric, identify and mark the lengthwise grain (same as selvage edges) and the crosswise grain (direction with the most give when lightly stretched).

Step #2: Align and Pin

• -Mark the centers on all four sides of both pieces.
• Beginning along one edge, place fabric right sides together, matching the center marks. Pin in place.
• Make sure that the excess material has the same measurement on each end.

Step #3: Create Stop Points

• On the smaller piece of fabric, mark ¼” from each side at the corner and place a pin for a “stop point.” Do so for both corners along the side you are pinning.
• Sew a ¼” seam from one stop point to the other.
• Repeat for the opposite side (match centers, pin stop points, and sew).

Stop Points: sew to it, not through it!

Step #4: Sew Remaining Seams

• Repeat (match centers, pin stop points, and sew) on the last two sides, leaving a 6” opening in the middle of one side for turning.
• There will be excess material at each corner once all of the sides have been sewn.

Step #5: Miter Corners

• Holding the corner, fold the blanket so the two seam edges meet.
• Mark a line at a 90º angle from the fold to the stop point.
• Stitch along this line. Trim all but ¼” of the excess.
• Repeat for each corner.

Step #6: Press and Turn

• Lay the blanket out flat, small piece on top. Notice that the back panel folds over the front.
• Press the seams toward the outside edges.
• Turn the blanket right side out through the gap.
• Use a pin or point turner to square the corners.

Step #7: Finish

• Lay the blanket flat so the border is an equal width on all sides.
• Pin around the blanket at the seams and at the opening where you turned the blanket being careful to fold the seam allowance under.
• Press the blanket flat, then top stitch around the blanket by the seam edge (on border side of seam).