Birth announcement hoop
Name, date, time and weight in a 6-inch or 8-inch hoop, with a small flower garland. A nursery keepsake parents keep forever.
Stitches: backstitch, lazy daisy, French knot
Project ideas
Baby Embroidery Ideas: Blankets, Bibs & Birth Announcements
Few gifts are treasured like something stitched for a new baby. These ideas favor soft, flat stitches that sit comfortably against little ones and wash well.
Mood image (illustration)
8 ideas to stitch
Name on a swaddle blanket
Muslin swaddles are thin and easy to stitch through. Keep the name small and close to one corner.
Stitches: backstitch, stem stitch
Bunny and flowers bib
Stitch on a plain cotton bib. Use flat stitches and avoid French knots where tiny fingers or mouths can reach.
Stitches: backstitch, satin stitch, seed stitch
First-year milestone onesies
Month numbers stitched on onesies make sweet monthly photos. Use a soft fusible backing over the stitches on the inside.
Stitches: backstitch, running stitch
Matching family initials
The same small motif on a parent's shirt pocket and a baby's onesie. Simple, sweet and photo-ready.
Stitches: chain stitch, satin stitch
Heirloom christening or dedication gown detail
A tiny white-on-white flower spray near the hem. White thread on white fabric is subtle and very elegant.
Stitches: satin stitch, lazy daisy, French knot
Family tree hoop
A stem-stitch trunk with branches for each family member's name. A wonderful grandparent gift.
Stitches: stem stitch, fly stitch, backstitch
Bedtime prayer sampler
A short prayer or blessing for the nursery wall, framed with a flower border.
Stitches: backstitch, lazy daisy
Blanks & supplies for these projects
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- Plain cotton baby bibs
- Muslin swaddle blankets
- Blank baby onesies
- Soft fusible backing (cover-the-back)
- 8-inch embroidery hoops
Tips for success
- Safety first: avoid French knots, buttons or anything that could loosen on items babies put in their mouths.
- Cover the back of stitching on clothing with a soft fusible backing so it doesn't scratch.
- Wash finished baby items gently and let them dry flat.
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