Contributing Writer: Laurel Macdougall ~ For other great summer projects, recipes & crafts stop by here!~ My very favorite gift to give new moms is a homemade receiving blanket.  They are a quick sew, but without that homemade look! Supplies:  1 1/3 yard of flannel fabric - two different pieces, one for front and bag.  2 packages of ric rac in contrasting color.  Matching thread. Pre-wash your fabric.  Especially if you are using it for a baby.  Babies spit up and make other messes and … [Read more...]