Patchwork

This is what I do with all my flannel scraps. I cut them into 5" or 6" squares, and then sew them all together to make a pieced receiving blanket. I especially enjoy the process of laying all the squares on the floor to get the best arrangement of colors. Depending on the season, I'll choose a plain cotton or more flannel as the backing. And I've learned to put a few seams through the the blanket to hold the layers together. They're more substantive than normal receiving blankets and very satisfying to give as gifts.

Don't throw away those flannel scraps!