One of my absolute favorite things to make and giveaway as gifts are no sew fleece tie blankets. They are so easy to make and are super soft, warm and cuddly. These blankets also wash beautifully and make a great baby shower gift or a nice present for just about anyone...even guys like them!
Here are a few pics of ones that I have made...
Whaddya say we make one together mmmk?
Here's what you'll need:
*Fleece Fabric
I usually buy my fabric at JoAnns but another great website I've ordered from is Pico Textiles
I also like to use two different prints, one for the front and one for the back but that is optional
For a baby blanket I use 1 yard
For a toddler blanket I use 1 1/2 yards
For an adult blanket I use 2 yards
*Tape measure
*Straight pins
*4x4 square template
*Rotary cutter {I use one with a pinking blade} or scissors
*Self healing mat if using a rotary cutter
Step 1:
Lay down your first piece of fleece so that the wrong side of the fabric is facing up. Then lay your next piece of fleece on top with the right side facing up
Step 2:
Slide your self healing mat {if you are using one} under your fabric and cut off the selvage edges of the fabric. If you are using a rotary cutter with a pinking edge you will want to cut all 4 sides of the blanket so they match. If you are just using scissors or a regular rotary cutter you only have to cut off the selvage edges unless there is a large discrepancy between the fabrics on the other sides.
Step 3:
Take your 4x4 square template and pin it to one of the corners then cut the square out.
Your blanket should then look like this with all four corners cut out. Notice that one of the edges is a little uneven? Don't sweat it, one you're finished you won't even be able to tell.
Step 4:
Now take your tape measure and lay it across your blanket to mark off where you will cut your fringes like so
Pin the tape measure down using your straight pins to hold it in place
Step 5:
Using your tape measure as a guide of where to stop, begin to cut strips about 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide into you fabric
Repeat steps 4 & 5 on the other 3 sides of the blanket. When you're done it should look like this
Step 6:
Separate the top piece of fringe from the bottom piece and tie the two pieces together in a double knot
Repeat this process around the entire blanket, then step back and admire your work cause baby you're done!
With winter just right around the corner, this would be the perfect warm, cozy gift for someone you love. But be sure to make one for yourself too...oh and for your kids and your hubby otherwise they'll just end up stealing yours ;)
xoxo,
Lacee
