Receiving Blanket Doll

1 (30 x 40-inch) cotton waffle-weave receiving blanket
Baby bonnet, newborn size 11
Pacifier, rattle, or small toy
Stuffing
Large light colored rubber band
2 medium-size safety pins
Pink embroidery floss
Blue embroidery floss
Needle
Ribbon if desired

Mark center of long edges of blanket with straight pins. Roll the two short edges, evenly and tightly, toward center. Remove pins.

Use enough stuffing to make head of desired size. Measure 17 inches down from top of blanket, and place stuffing on top of rolls. Fold upper rolls over head, arranging blanket to cover stuffing. Wrap rubber band tightly below head; tie with ribbon (optional).

Unroll short rolls part way. Roll center back up to neck; blanket still rolled will form arms. May need to pin center to back of neck. Bend arms toward front. Pin with safety pin holding pacifier or toy.

Embroider face using large easy-to-remove stitches, using blue for the eyes and pink for the nose and mouth.

Place bonnet on head.