Personalized Baby Snuggly Blankets
To celebrate my sister’s baby girl, I made a special personalized keepsake baby blanket with her name monogrammed on soft, cozy fabric—perfect for snuggles!

Welcoming a new baby into the family is such a special moment, and I wanted to create something meaningful to celebrate my sister’s precious baby girl. Since we live 900 miles apart, I couldn’t be there in person, but I wanted to send a heartfelt gift that she could cherish.

I decided to make a personalized keepsake baby blanket with her name monogrammed on it, adding a soft and cozy touch with minky dot fabric. With the help of my wonderful neighbor, who embroidered the names, I sewed each piece together to create a beautiful, custom blanket perfect for snuggling. It was such a joy to make something special for both the new baby and her big sister!

I had started working on some blankets for the expected baby and big sister a while ago. My super nice neighbor monogrammed the girl’s names on the polka dot fabric and then I sewed it to the soft minky dot fabric.
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👉Check out this Personalized Hanging Bow Holder I made for my neighbor!

I had bought these two adorable dresses from Gymboree for them as well…who doesn’t love matching little kids? 🙂

I really love how they turned out…now I just need to make some for my own kids!
DIY Personalized Monogrammed Baby Blanket
Supplies Needed:
- Soft minky dot fabric (for backing)
- Cotton or flannel fabric (for the front)
- Embroidery machine or pre-monogrammed fabric
- Sewing machine
- Thread matching your fabric
- Scissors or rotary cutter
- Pins or fabric clips
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Fabric
- Cut both the minky dot fabric and patterned cotton fabric to the same size.
- If monogramming, embroider the baby’s name onto the cotton fabric before assembling.
Step 2: Pin the Layers Together
- Place the two fabric pieces right sides together and pin or clip around the edges.
Step 3: Sew the Blanket
- Using a sewing machine, sew around the edges with a ½-inch seam allowance, leaving a small opening for turning.
Step 4: Turn & Finish the Edges
- Turn the blanket right side out and press the edges flat.
- Topstitch around the entire blanket to close the opening and give a polished look.
Step 5: Gift & Enjoy!
- Fold and package the blanket for a thoughtful handmade baby gift that’s soft, cozy, and personalized. 👉Check out 5 Creative Ways to Gift Wrap Presents!

Printable Instructions Card
DIY Personalized Monogrammed Baby Blanket
Equipment
- embroidery machine
- sewing machine
Materials
- Soft minky dot fabric (for backing)
- Cotton or flannel fabric ( for the front)
- Embroidery machine or pre-monogrammed fabric
- Thread (matching your fabric)
- Scissors or rotary cutter
- Pins or fabric clips
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Fabric – Cut both the minky dot fabric and patterned cotton fabric to the same size. If monogramming, embroider the baby’s name onto the cotton fabric before assembling.
- Step 2: Pin the Layers Together – Place the two fabric pieces right sides together and pin or clip around the edges.
- Step 3: Sew the Blanket – Using a sewing machine, sew around the edges with a ½-inch seam allowance, leaving a small opening for turning.
- Step 4: Turn & Finish the Edges – Turn the blanket right side out and press the edges flat. Topstitch around the entire blanket to close the opening and give a polished look.
- Step 5: Gift & Enjoy! – Fold and package the blanket for a thoughtful handmade baby gift that’s soft, cozy, and personalized.




Stephanie—home cook, DIY addict, seasonal decor fanatic, and proud chicken wrangler living in a Victorian house that’s always a project. Whether I’m cooking with garden-fresh ingredients, herding mischievous chickens, or tackling another DIY, I’m here to share the fun (and chaos).
Thanks so much for the adorable dresses and snuggly blankets! The blankets are soo soft in the inside! They will come in handy when we go downtown this winter!
Awww, Stephanie, these are adorable. I love how the writing on each blanket matches the colour of the other one.
Thanks Terry! I thought they turned out super cute if I do say so myself!! 🙂
Oh love it ! I have lots of blankets but don’t have snuggly blankets yet. It it good for baby shower gift?
Hi Jane! It was for my sister who just had her 2nd baby. I made one for the new baby and one for big sister!! 🙂 My sister really loves the blankets! I’d definitely say it’s GREAT for a baby shower gift!! (sorry for such a delayed response!)