Finish fleece blanket edge

Have you seen these blankets before? They're fantastic!! I wish I could take credit for them, but they're actually the project of my 9 year old niece, Kaylee. She's so crafty. I see big things in her future!~ And they're very easy to make. No sewing required! Kaylee gave me step-by-step instructions on how to make them... 1. Buy 2 yards of 2 colors of coordinating fleece. Spread them out on each other with the right sides facing out. 2. Trim off selvage edge of both pieces so that they're…

Before we even pull out our needles and thread, let's talk a little bit about the purpose and structure of a blanket stitch. Blanket stitches are often used to finish an edge. The stitch creates an interlocked thread that runs on the edge of the fabric. Think of a serger sewing machine. Sergers overcast a seam's …

Learn how to make no-sew fleece blankets with a braided edge. Perfect to make fleece lap blankets or fleece baby blankets.

A tutorial for how to make an easy and cute Braided Edge Fleece Blanket.

In my earlier post on high school graduation gifts you can sew, I forgot to include fleece blankets. I am making some in college colors as presents for a few high school grads. The technique I use …

To finish a fleece blanket, fold over and pin the raw edges and set your sewing machine to a zigzag pattern. Stitch about ¼ inch (0.64 cm) from the edge. Backstitch the final 1 inch (2.5 cm) to secure the edges.

This Scrappy Fleece Blanket Tutorial is fast easy and frugal. With a few simple tools and a free evening you can make a large fleece blanket.

Around these parts, you can get into some serious trouble if you are wearing the wrong colors! But in truth this house is divided so we are half Yellow/Green and half Black/Orange. Whatever color combo you choose make sure it...

Braid Edge Fleece Blanket: This easy braid edge fleece blanket is cuddly and soft without the hard knots of no sew fleece blankets. This project is ideal for beginning sewers.

Knot-together no-sew fleece quilt craft kit with flower pattern and coordinating colors. Includes 48 12-inch by 12-inch fleece squares with slotted fringe for easy tying. Top quality, thick, fuzzy, and super-soft material. Detailed illustrated instructions and lots of design ideas to spark creativity. 6+ years.