This quilt is very simple to make, but the hand-quilting does take some time. The story here is the joyfulness of the fabric, which lends itself especially well to being quilted along the lines because it includes both large and small designs.

Shapes cut from a variety of cream-colored felted sweaters are pieced together to create a 3 1/2-by-5-foot blanket. Choose knits of a similar weight, but vary the patterns. Cut out and arrange the pieces so that the patterns point in different directions. Secure with a zigzag stitch. Order the pieces so that those with hemmed edges form the perimeter of the blanket, or hem the edges.

Double-faced wool -- two layers that are held together by a web of threads -- is available at most fabric stores. It can be used to make blankets that are especially warm, and the contrasting colors give character to a quiet bed.

A simple technique lets you turn any expanse of pretty fabric into a welcoming coverlet.

This cozy wool blanket and pillow are perfect for a cold winter's night.

Find out how to make the blanket that Martha made with Doris Roberts on "The Martha Stewart Show."

This quilt top is very easy to make, even if you're new to quilt-making. The design is created simply by sewing strips around a center piece to form concentric rectangles.

A baby's clothes acquire history so quickly: There is the blanket she came home from the hospital in, the overalls she wore while learning to crawl, the flannel pajamas she fell asleep in at night. For those items too precious to give away, or too stained to pass along, there is a solution more creative and less cluttering than a box in the attic -- a baby memory quilt that is sure to become an heirloom.

Traditionally, patchwork quilts are made from fabric remnants too small to be used in other sewing projects. But for this variation, three men's wool tweed sport coats are cut up to provide the fabric squares needed to make this cozy patchwork throw.

All that's needed to make these throws is about 2 yards of fabric wool or wool/cashmere fabric and enough premade fringe to sew across the width of the fabric twice.

This charming baby quilt is an easy-to-make gift, perfect for new moms.

This finished quilt is made of 30 embroidered squares plus 26 plain squares that are incorporated to form a border.

A baby blanket should be soft, warm, attractive, and, most important, washable. Microfleece -- a thinner version of Polarfleece -- makes a cozy baby blanket; it meets all of the aforementioned requirements and is reasonably priced, too.

A handmade blanket and matching toy make wonderful keepsake presents for a new baby.