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24th March 2008

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I have been very busy and have several projects that I’ve either just learned or that I have been working on and set aside as a temporary UFO. I had trouble deciding which one to post here this morning, but, I chose this simple fleece blanket because it really is so easy and can be made in any size.

First, I purchase 3/4 yard of fleece. Cut that in half and you can create 2 blankets out of it. You need to purchase enough flat lace (something that looks hand crocheted) to go around all four sides, it just depends on what size blanket you are making.

I used a serger to go all the way around the edge of the fleece before attaching the lace, but this could be done on a sewing machine as well. I then used an edge joining foot which allows me to lay the lace and fleece next to each other rather than laying the lace on top. Use an edge joining stitch to join the two together. The bunny is a small embroidery that I did on my machine using a 100×100 hoop.

I had so much fun making this, it can be completed in just a couple of hours, I purchased more fleece and lace to make several more. These make excellent baby gifts!

Tags: baby blankets, embroidery, sewing

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1 On March 24th, 2008, Shravan said:

Awesome site… But I’m not really much into stitching and stuff!! I’ll definitely recommend this site for my mom!!

posted on March 24th, 2008 at 8:50 am

2 On March 24th, 2008, Jennifer Robin said:

That blanket is just the cutest thing. Thanks for the inspiration!

Jennifer Robin’s last blog post..bookMobile Monday

posted on March 24th, 2008 at 9:45 am

3 On March 24th, 2008, lynne said:

Thanks Jennifer - I had so much fun making this little blanket that I all ready have cut the fleece to do 3 more!

posted on March 24th, 2008 at 10:18 am

4 On March 24th, 2008, lynne said:

Shravan - Thanks for stopping by, even if you’re not into stitching! You might be interested in my other site It’s My Imagination

posted on March 24th, 2008 at 10:26 am

5 On March 24th, 2008, corrin said:

that is adorable. it makes me want to squee.

a good friend of mine just learned that she’s pregnant, so i may have to commission you to make one!

corrin’s last blog post..Happy Birthday Coco!

posted on March 24th, 2008 at 11:27 am

6 On March 24th, 2008, Hadias said:

I looooove the blankets. They are so cute. You make me wish that I was expecting. Very cute.

Hadias’s last blog post..South Africa: Nelson Mandela

posted on March 24th, 2008 at 12:03 pm

7 On March 24th, 2008, Bethany James said:

That design is just adorable! Don’t you just love how simple projects like this become with the embroidery machine? You could add the baby’s name and birth date under the design. What does your edge joining stitch look like? I’ve used my three step zig zag for the same type of application, but I wonder if there’s a better choice. Thanks!

Bethany James’s last blog post..Lamb Cake

posted on March 24th, 2008 at 1:08 pm

8 On March 24th, 2008, Drew said:

That is beautiful, very cute!

Drew’s last blog post..Happy Easter… PAD #1080

posted on March 24th, 2008 at 7:37 pm

9 On March 24th, 2008, jenny-up the hill said:

What a sweet little hopper!! As usual, great job!!

jenny-up the hill’s last blog post..Top Seven Entrecard Droppers

posted on March 24th, 2008 at 7:59 pm

10 On March 25th, 2008, Loretta said:

I reallllly wanted an embroidery capable machine but I got a plain ole’ sewing machine with some pretty embellishing stitches on it instead. My mom has two embroidery machines… maybe I can get her to give one up!!

Your bunny is the cuteness!!

Must ask… do you have digitizing software to make your own designs?

Loretta’s last blog post..Book Giveaway ~ Bazaar Bizarre

posted on March 25th, 2008 at 1:18 am

11 On March 25th, 2008, Elizabeth said:

That is an adorable blanket!

Elizabeth’s last blog post..Not a typical Tuesday morning

posted on March 25th, 2008 at 11:12 am

12 On March 25th, 2008, lynne said:

Corrin - I’d be happy to make you a special one, just let me know! I have quite a few bunnies to choose from and I can embroider any words you like as well.

posted on March 25th, 2008 at 12:23 pm

13 On March 25th, 2008, lynne said:

Hadias - I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of anyone I might know that is having a baby and have come up with no one! I’m making several though because I really enjoy making them. Who knows, someone I know is bound to have a baby sometime!

posted on March 25th, 2008 at 12:25 pm

14 On March 25th, 2008, lynne said:

Loretta - I don’t have digitizing software, but wouldn’t mind having it. I can create designs to some extent, but there are many more things I could do with digitizing.

I think you’re mom should maybe at least “store” one of her embroidery machines at your house!

posted on March 25th, 2008 at 12:27 pm

15 On March 27th, 2008, lynne said:

Bethany James - Sorry it took me a while to respond, I wanted to look up the actual name of the stitch I use to attach the lace to the blanket. According to my machine manual, it’s technical name is a bridging stitch. It does resemble a zig zag and may be the same thing as a 3 step zig zag, I’m not sure. If I knew how to do symbols, I’d draw it out for you here. Basically, it’s v..(upsidedown v).. v.. (upside down v)..
Hope that makes sense!

posted on March 27th, 2008 at 1:30 pm

16 On March 30th, 2008, Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor said:

I think your blanket is really lovely, especially the bunny! I was wondering if the lace was soft or stiff. My kids used to get their little fingers all tangled up in the stiff kind of lace, but had little problems with the more loose soft kind.

Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor’s last blog post..Polymer Clay Lentil Beads - Making Them Can Be Very Addictive!

posted on March 30th, 2008 at 5:23 pm

17 On March 30th, 2008, lynne said: