In The News!! Embroidered Baby Blankies Personalized Baby BlankiesWe've been getting some major buzz lately and all we can say here is - thank you to all our customers who have passed our name along to your friends and family. Here are some really nice things that magazines, news programs, internet blogs, and online gift resources have been saying about our ULTRA personalized baby blankets.
>>The Inquisitive Mom
"There's a reason Baby Blankets are a classic Baby Gift. They have a timeless quality about them. A lovely Baby Blanket is often treasured by a little one, then favored as they grow, and eventually stored away as a keepsake. My mother saved a couple of special blankets from my childhood and gave them to me when my first child was born. Now each of my children have slept with one of my blankets - in fact, my little guy is dozing with one right now"
"Blankets make great gifts for all ages, from newborns to grandparents, but there's a definite quality discrepancy out there. If you or your child has ever been the recipient of a high end blanket that didn't come from a big box store, you know what I'm talking about. If you don't, you should. There's nothing like it."
"I love that Fill-in-the Blankie has a wide variety of blanket styles and even ranks them by their cuddle factor. There are also a large selection of blanket colors, thread colors, fonts and add-on to make your blanket completely unique. We selected Molly's Very Own Herribone blanket in Anjou Pear with Lovely Olive thread. My husband wrote a special blessing for Jude that I hope he will cherish forever."
"I love Love LOVE what Im about to show you! TRUST ME, this is that special, unique present and keepsake you have been looking for for your next baby shower or for your own newborn. Purely luxurious, customized, and practical, Fill In The Blankie is one of those gifts that will bring tears to the receivers eyes with its beauty and sentiment!"
"You'll feel cozy just perusing this website - my son recently received an embroidered blanket from them, and it is amazingly soft. This company makes giving a Baby Blanket so much more than a standby shower gift - you can customize any variety of blanket with any statement in a whole variety of fonts and colors."
"I recently had the wonderful opportunity to pick out and customize a blankie for Kristin my sister. Now I did not know that she was having a girl when I choose the blanket but either way I love what I did choose and I hope my baby niece will love it too."
"The perfect blankie can be hard for trached kids to find. Our RT was adamant that any kid with a trach not use blankets made from material that 'shed', such as minkee. That includes handmade quilts tied with yarn. The popular rag quilts too.I simply can't say enough about the absolutely perfect blanket she created for Parker. From marketing, to presentation, to the quality of work, quality is of the upmost importance. And how perfect are the words she custom embroidered on Parker's blankie?"
"Fill-in-the-Blankie is a special, meaningful gift for babies, toddlers, and new parents! Personalized used to mean that you could have baby's initials monogrammed onto to an item; Fill-in-the-Blankie blankets are ULTRA-personalized, allotting up to 200 characters on each of your blanket's four sides!"
"New parents almost always receive baby blankets as shower gifts and often as Christmas gifts for their child's first Christmas. Often these blankets are either handmade, or personalized in some way or another with the babys name and birthday. And sometimes in these cases, the blankets are delicate and end up on a shelf or in a box only to surface when the child is old enough to appreciate the nostalgia."
"If you have a baby to shop for this holiday season, you'll definitely want to check out Fill In The Blankie and their ultra Personalized Baby Blankets! This makes a great first Christmas (or any Christmas) gift, but its also very fun to give to expecting parents, new baby, first birthday and many more."
"If you're looking for a unique and Personalized Baby Gift, FillInTheBlankie.com has a great option. This website offers beautiful Baby Blankets that you can personalize for that new addition to your family. On the site you'll find a wide variety of options of quality cotton blankets which can be inscribed on all four edges to say anything you want. "
"I just love Baby Blankets. They're so soft and little and cute. Just add a baby all bundled up inside and you have just about the cutest thing in the world. With as many baby blankets as we have my oldest still became attached to one particular blanket. It seems all kids fall in love with one. I've discovered a brand of blanket that's sure to become not only baby's favorite but mommy's favorite too."
"My beautiful niece was born last month. I knew she was going to be baptized and wanted to get her the perfect gift. I really wanted something that would be a reminder of her special day, one that could be kept and looked upon years later as a memento and become a family heirloom...."
"Remember when your guidance counselor told you find one thing to do and do it well? Fill In The Blankie has done just that. They have taken the art of personalization and created beautiful, usable, affordable, cuddle-able Baby Blankets..."
"Looking for a super soft, luxurious Personalized Blanket? Fill in the Blankie can take care of you! Fill In The Blankie specializes in custom blankets for birthdays, baptisms, baby showers, you name it, they can create it! What's so cool about their blankets is that there isn't a teeny tiny personalized name embroidered on one corner. Oh no! They use all the space they can, all four sides of the blanket!"
"It seems like anything personalized is in right now. You see personalized pacifier clips, labels like the orbit labels I reviewed, onesies, bibs and more. Personalized items for baby really add that special touch. Fill in the Blankie is an ultra Personalized Blankie, taking it one step further..."
"I have three children and another one on the way. So Ive gotten a lot of Baby Gifts! And I have to say while Ive loved them all, I always particularly loved the personalized Baby Gifts . . . especially the personalized Baby Blankets. That's because not only are these Personalized Baby Blankets soft and useful..."
"Today I received in the mail a beautiful Blankie from Fill In The Blankie. It is a beautiful blankie for sure. Every child would want one...heck I even want one. LOL. The quality of the blankie is very soft and the satin on the edges of the blankie are super soft as well..."
"Featured is www.fillintheblankie.com - out of Dallas, TX - that specializes in ultra Personalized Baby Blankets. Not only do they make great baby shower gifts, but they are also incredible gifts for newborns..."
"What's so unique about a Baby Blanket from Fill In The Blankie? Tamar Shay goes on-air to "fill in the blanks" as to how you can tell a story along all 4 satin edges..."
"I'm one of those folks that leaves 14 minute long voicemail messages and answers multiple choice questions with a full page essay. So you can imagine what I do with my friends' new baby cards."
"As reported on ABC's Phoenix affiliate morning show "Sonorian Living." What makes these Baby Blankets so unique? It's all about the "ultra personalization."
"Need a Baby Gift that is "not just your ordinary Baby Gift?" Reviewers overwhelming recommend visiting Fill in the Blankie as the ultimate Personalized Baby Blanket. Create a gift they will cherish with a Baby Blanket made of 100% pure cotton. Fill in the Blankie allows for a large amount of personalization and has a wide variety of Baby Blanket styles available. Molly's Herringbone is one such style that has a touch of nostalgia and a great cuddle factor."
"Shout out your love from the rooftops, or at least from the blanket edges. Share your poetic words-of-wisdom or rip -- off a great poet -- on the satin edging all around the edges of a cuddle-soft blanket from Fill In The Blankie.com..."
April 2008 | see "Getting Personal" at ParentMap.com Baby Blanket Baby Gifts
>> Love This!
"Fill in the Blankie embroiders your favorite song lyrics, baby's birth information, or your warmest wishes around the satin edges of a lovely 100% cotton blanket."
"If you're looking for a one of a kind baby shower gift, I've got a find for you...
Baby Blankets a Fill In The Blankie by Sonya Bebeblankee. These beautiful, fully customized blankets are offered with over 200 characters of embroidery, 32 styles of blankets, 27 fonts, and over 40 thread colors, which make them truly one of a kind. This explains why Fill In The Blankie was named one of the "Top 10 Best Baby Gifts of 2006" by Tot's Trends Weekly.
Personalized Baby Gift Baby Blankets Fill In The Blankie has even offered a years worth of Baby Blankets to the Medical Center in Dallas. These are fully embroidered with nursery rhymes and sweet sayings, to be given to children staying in the hospital. They may be gifted to a child after surgery, or even to some of over 200 children who spend their birthday at the hospital.
Embroidered Baby Blankie Personalized BlankieTheir mission is to offer customers a super-fun, fast, and easy way to give the most unique Baby Gift, while generating the highest number of smiles that they can muster."
>> Customized Baby Blankets: Swaddle That Sentiment
Embroidered Baby Blankie
"Todd Lilly runs an adoption agency of sorts out of the back room of his tidy 23rd-floor office in downtown Dallas. Each of his charges � custom, hand-finished baby blankets � is christened and embroidered with personalized messages of love, hope and faith."
Embroidered Baby Blanketsview the entire writeup...
>> Blanket Statements Baby Blankies"Todd Lilly runs an adoption agency of sorts out of the back room of his tidy 23rd floor office in downtown Dallas. Each of his charges -- custom, hand finished Baby Blankets -- is christened and embroidered with personalized messages of love, hope and faith...." by Paige Phelps
>> List of Random Cities
"Ordered a precious little blanket for my new nephew (about to be baptized this weekend) from Fill in the Blankie. Just arrived yesterday and it's a gem. Check them out, they're not inexpensive, but worth every penny!"
"Simply provide the copy to be embroidered along the edges of your blanket and create a luxe blanket by choosing from 32 blanket styles/colors, 27 fonts and 12 thread colors. The easy-to-use Web site provides samples for inspiration."
"Your sister had her first baby. Your best friend is expecting a baby girl after two boys. Is a store-bought receiving blanket or packaged layette gonna express your joy? Personalizing a gift for special people just seems NECESSARY to me. But when it's a blanket, can 3 lines possibly be enough?!? That's about all you get on a typical mail-order blanket. So go ahead and Fill in the Blankie, as the name suggests..."
>> Modern Mamas Fabulous Favorites BLOG
"Whenever I'm invited to a baby shower, I rarely purchase a gift off of the registry. I always look for something unique. A gift that will stand out and be remembered. It just so happens that I have found that gift. Fill in the BlankieBaby Blankets. They have taken personalized baby products to a whole new level..."
>> Celebrity Baby BLOG
" Your sister had her first baby. Your best friend is expecting a baby girl after two boys. Is a store-bought receiving blanket or packaged layette gonna express your joy? Personalizing a gift for special people just seems NECESSARY to me. But when it's a blanket, can 3 lines possibly be enough?!? That's about all you get on a typical mail-order blanket.
So go ahead and Fill in the Blankie, as the name suggests. Dallas-based company president, Todd Lilly, offers the most personalization you can find on a blanket. He is intensely tuned-in to his customer base, and knows that offering 200 characters of personalization around the edges of these lush blankies is no small task. He also knows that the attention to detail and speed -- and we mean FAST -- with which he services each customer is the key to his success so far. Customers rave about Fill in the Blankie's exceptional service; one of them writes: "It's not often in this day and age that companies show such wonderful customer service! It's very refreshing to have an experience like this...Thanks again for going above and beyond..."
(read the full celebrity baby blog's review on our Personalized Baby Blankets and Baby Gifts, click here.)
>> my mom shops BLOG
"Best Baby Blanket : ...There are lots of Baby Blankets out there, but I think the Sonya Bebeblankee takes the cake. A close friend gave it to us as a Baby Gift for S. and we receive so many compliments on it. These soft, satin-trimmed blankets are from Fillintheblankie.com. The photos on my post don't do it justice, so check out the site for yourself...
...Besides being a unique Baby Gift, the Sonya Bebeblankee also works well as a christening, baby naming, adoption, or first birthday gift too. It is so pretty and sentimental; you will keep this one long after Baby outgrows it..."
>> popular baby products BLOG
"Fill In The Blankie - Soft Personalized Blankies: ...When we received a blanket to sample, we were highly impressed with the quality, softness and presentation of the packaging. Our soft blanket came neatly folded with a ribbon wrapped around it, held in place with a cute diaper pin. The presentation was enough to melt our hearts. We were also impressed with the craftsmanship of the blanket..."
(view entire article about our baby blankets on Popular Baby Products Blog)
>> The New York Sun
"A Blanket Statement: An online baby linens boutique, Sonya Bebeblankee, has created a unique gift option with its "Fill in the Blankie" blanket ($39-$93). The 100% woven cotton blankets are trimmed along four sides with soft satin that can be personalized with an embroidered inscription, baby's name or just best wishes (up to 200 characters). The custom shop offers more than 32 decorative styles, 27 letter fonts, and 12 thread colors. Among the bes t picks from the spring collection are 'Passed Down by Sonya,' a beautiful waffle weave blanket made from Portugal yarn, and the '400 count Sheety Blanket,' which is lightweight but still warm enough for snuggling. For more information and to purchsase, go to fillintheblankie.com"
>> Houston Family Magazine
"Cuddly Classic: Sonya's long-standing favorite classic, the waffle weave blanket, is back. She would be remiss if her collection did not include this favorite. And, alas, she has found the finest waffle weave worthy of a spot in the line-up. The yarn imported from Portugal, is not only classically soft, but super-durable as well. Tie it around your shoulders ad run around the backyard like a super hero -- it won't disappoint. Intended to be loved-on, cuddled-with and passed-down for generations. Retail $71-$81 at www.fillintheblankie.com."
>> springwise.com "Personalized Baby Blankets aren't new. Do a Google search and you'll be presented with dozens of stores offering blankets with embroidered trims. Many department stores and baby retailers offer the same service.
However, as we're fond of pointing out, everything can be upgraded. Sonya Bebeblankee's suitably cute website sells eight types of Baby Blankets, varying in weave, weight and price,and including a "400 Count Blankie" that brings the luxury of 400-count sheets to the infant world.
Their unique selling point? Unlike most competitors, Fill in the Blankie allows buyers to have up to 200 characters embroidered along a blanket's satin edges (the norm is just 20 characters). Instead of being limited to a baby's name and date of birth, customers can pick a poem, write a letter or tell a short story -- making for ultra-personalized gifts that can be ordered in a matter of minutes.
>> swanky moms "Maybe I am overly emotional, but I am not exaggerating when I say that this gift nearly brought me to tears. When I opened the Fill In The Blankie that I am giving to my sister to celebrate her first pregnancy, I couldn't believe how beautiful it was. It is the ultimate Baby Gift because you can personalize it to the fullest extent. With up to 50characters of your choice per side, this means up to 200 letters, it's practically a novel! There are also several great fonts to choose from and little icons like stars, hearts, rocket ships, etc. that you can mix in with the text. You choose the blankie and the thread color too, making this the ultimate in personalization. There are 29 different styles to choose from, all with beautiful satin edges, where the embroidery is placed. Oh, and relax, if you can't think of the perfect thing to say, they have examples on the site. If you want to see some tears of joy,bring one to your next baby shower. I had tears giving it, I can only imagine how the mommy-to-be will react!"
January29, 2007 | swankymoms.com
>> abc channel 7 chicago
"Baby Blankets that go far beyond the usual monogram. You get up to 200 characters per blanket, embroidered in the satin trim around the edge. All Ages"
"Forget that mom-to-be's boring registry list. Show off your creative prowess with Fill in the Blankie, Sonya Bebeblankee's truly one-of-a-kind and cuter-than-we-can-stand Baby Blankets. Select from ten blanket styles, then go nuts customizing the satin borders with embroidered text and your choice of 20 illustrations."
>> 002 houston "Dallas-based Baby Blankie company Sonya Bebeblankee custom makes these adorable Baby Blankets. 200 characters per blankie rather than the usual 20, and a 3-7 turn around date make us love this company. you can have a poem or even a sweet letter embroidered all around the edge."
>> tot trends weekly
"We finally know why "this little piggy stayed home"; he was warm and cozy in an adorable Sonya Bebeblankee. The newest addition to Sonya Bebeblankee's fabulous product line, piginablankie (and friends!) allows you to give a gorgeous gift in just three baby steps!"
>> she finds mom
"It's really getting tough to give a Baby Gift that is truly original. [These] Baby Blankets go far beyond the monogram. You get up to 200 characters per blanket, embroidered in the satin trim around the edge. You can practically tell the whole story!! -- a name, date, time, parents, siblings, whatever you want. Making for possibly the perfect gift. "
>> cool mom picks
"No longer will my heartfelt words go ignored! I've found Sonya Bebeblankee, the blanket company that will personalize "out the whazoo." So, if you like to quote Shakespeare, or write your own poetry, you can do just that - then have it (well, up to 200 characters of it) embroidered around the entire satin border of their luxurious, high-quality, handwoven cotton blankees. (They really are luscious.)"
>> mighty goods
"Cotton Baby Blankets with satin edges on which you can [embroider] up to 200 characters to create a personalized message. A reasonably priced, unique gift."
>> childrens market
"[FillInTheBlankie] offers a unique gift to those of you who have more important things to do than spend an hour in a department store. A wonderful gift that is delivered to you in a flash. It is the perfect gift and will definitely get oohhs and ahhs..."
posted 9/5/06 | Stacie Buell / childrensmarket.org
>> the daily stroll "Looking for a gift that will wow and impress and most of all be useful, cuddly and chic? I suggest a Personalized Blanket by Sonya Bebeblankee. Have baby's name embroidered along the satin edges, birth date, weight, whatever you wish!"
posted 9/18/06 | Lizabeth Sorensen / thedailystroll.com
>> mommy track'd "Your first impression was surely an amazing one. Thank you so much for the blankee -- I love it and I love your site. The personalization is impeccable and makes your products quite unique."
>> fresh arrival
"I must admit that Baby Blankets don't usually catch my eye or trigger that FreshArrival feeling. After checking out this service though, I think they are offering something worth knowing about..."