I love making these blankets because they're so easy - you can make one in just a couple of hours. They're the perfect baby shower gift if you don't have time to make a full on baby quilt. The best part is they're super soft! check out my 5-step tutorial below. Thanks for stopping by!Materials:
- 1 yard of cotton fabric
- 1 yard of fleece
- 7 inch strip of double-sided fusible webbing
- Coordinating thread
Step 1 - Trim both yards of fabric (cotton and fleece) to get rid of the selvages and frayed or uneven edges. Make sure both the cotton and fleece measure the same after trimming. (FYI, selvages are the edges of your fabric that typically have the brand and fabric line printed along it). You'll end up trimming ~2-3 inches off the perimeter of each yard.
An easy way to do this is to fold one yard of fabric into quarters. Line it up evenly on your cutting mat, and then trim the two sides that are NOT folded, as shown below. When you unfold it, the selvages and uneven edges will be trimmed evenly.
Step 2 - With right sides facing together, layer the cotton and fleece fabric evenly on top of each other.
Pin to keep in place. As shown below, mark an opening (I used tape) away from the corners that's at least 7 inches long.
Step 3 - Using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, sew along the perimeter except where you marked the 7 inch opening. Start and end your stitch with a back-stitch.
Then trim the corners outside of your stitching.
Step 4 - Through the 7 inch opening, turn the blanket right side out. Press all edges flat with an iron.
As shown below, use the double-sided fusible webbing to press 7 inch opening closed.
Step 5 - Using coordinating thread, sew along the edge of the blanket using a 1.5 inch seam allowance. If you don't have a seam guider to help guide a 1.5 inch seam allowance, you can use tape as a guide.
Lastly, echo that stitch by simply sewing along the previous stitch using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
That's it, you're done! As always, let me know if you have any questions.Happy quilting!
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Great tutorial. Definitely a keeper! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome tutorial... thank you so much, I will definitely do this. BTW, I love the fabrics you used, they are too cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I love the fabric, can you tell me what it is?
ReplyDeleteNice baby blankets, Jera! I will make one for my sister's babygirl, cause it seems really easy to do and it may be a nice gift for some friends too!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! I'm definitely going to make some of these for gifts in the future.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDelete@ jabeybaby - the fabric with the traveling gnomes is called "Gnome-some Traveller" by Michael Miller. You can find it online if you search 'gnome fabric' on Etsy under 'supplies.' I don't remember where I got the ocean-themed fabric...I think it was probably by Robert Kaufman, but it's an older line.
Do you think I could make one of these by hand? I am really really a beginner. Great tutorial. Thank you.
DeleteHow Cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for those great instructions. I might give these a try.
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Thanks for this. I have a baby shower this weekend, very last minute and wanted to make something, a couple of these will be PERFECT!
ReplyDeleteFantastic tutorial... Where did you get your "brand label"?
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Tasha
Wow those are some great looking baby quilts, I am wondering what type of sewing machine you use? Thanks for all your fun project ideas and directions.
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Molly
Soooo.....I'm presuming we'll be seeing some more baby-inspired creations from you in the months to come?? :))) Congratulations to both of you Jera, you're in for a fantastic new journey, welcome to 'the club'.
ReplyDeleteTania. xx
What great and simple idea. I love it! Where do you buy your labels? It looks great.
ReplyDeleteMarijke
These would be great to donate to a local hospital for newborns. I love it! Thanks!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow - easy! AND, it gave me the solution to my Christmas placemats I am making - double sided fusible web! Double stitch around the edge! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis tutorial helped me (a very novice sewer) make a very cute baby blanket for a friend. It didn't take me long at all.....see many more blankets in my future! Thank You!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely blankets for baby! Please
ReplyDeletelink in to this week’s theme of Baby Quilts!
I am always looking for quick, easy blankets. I am going to start making blankets and donating them to a group that then donates them to a local hospital. Thank you for the tutorial, I can't wait to get to the fabric store!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial, so cute and looks way easy! I just bought a bunch of fleece fabric by the yard so I can make blankets for my friend that just had a baby. Yay!
ReplyDeleteI am also wondering where did you get your personalized label from? They really add a finished and professional look to the blanket. Thanks for the great and easy project.
ReplyDeleteHi - i actually did a post on these custom labels about a year ago - you can read it here: http://www.quiltingintherain.blogspot.com/2011/07/custom-made-quilt-labels.html
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It's very cute. I've used flannel previously but fleece is great. it would be a wonderful item to donate. Thanks for the idea!!
ReplyDeleteHi there the blankets looks awesome!!! Not sure if you can help I'm trying to sew my blanket and I'm having the hardest time keep each side of my 2 fabrics lined up one is longer then the other even after pinning them :( I'm also getting pills or overlapping sewn into the fleece fabric....I'm not the best at sewing...lol
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