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From: Llantrisant
Date: 07-02-2004, 11:44 AM (1 of 26)
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I am about to make my grandson a fleece blanket,I saw someplace how to finish the edges,now I can't find the posting of that. I know fleece doesn't fray,but what is the best finish for edges,I have a serger,plus sewing machine. 
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User: Llantrisant
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From: wifetod
Date: 07-02-2004, 11:50 AM (2 of 26)
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Hi, I have made several of the no sew fleece blankets where you cut strips and tie knots between the 2 pieces of fleece. They really turn out nice. Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: Llantrisant
Date: 07-02-2004, 12:01 PM (3 of 26)
The fleece isnt wide enough to cut strips really, its for a twin size bed,did you mean at the ends head n foot area?thanks for the fast response here 
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User: Llantrisant
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-02-2004, 12:11 PM (4 of 26)
She is talking about using 2 layers of fleece and tying the fringed edges of each together.. This takes 2 complete pieces of fabric.. I would not finish the edges at all unless you waant to decorate them for some reason.. I made all 3 of my Grands a throw from decorative yardage themes they liked.. (animal skin patterns for the boys, teddy bears for the girl).. They love them , just like that..
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: Llantrisant
Date: 07-02-2004, 03:35 PM (5 of 26)
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Libby thanks so much for your input here aslo.I must say I do like the idea of a no sew blankie lmao.No fuss pressie!!! hugs.xx
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User: Llantrisant
Member since: 06-02-2002 Total posts: 144
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From: wifetod
Date: 07-03-2004, 05:06 PM (6 of 26)
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Here is a link for directions on the blanket I am talking about. When I did mine I cut either a 3 inch or 4 inch square out of each corner and then my strips were cut the same lenght as what my square was. Shttp://www.joann.com/content/projects/projectsDisplay.jhtml?articlePath=%2Fcontent%2Fpro jects%2Fstatic%2Fnew%2Fno_sew_fleece_blanket.jhtml&CATID=25292horter for younger kids. They are neat! Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149
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From: wifetod
Date: 07-03-2004, 05:09 PM (7 of 26)
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My link didn't work so lets try this. No Sew Fleece Blanket Courtesy Jo-Ann Stores View all projects Printer-friendly version This super-speedy & stylish fleece blanket is a great weekend project to snuggle up with or give as a gift. Whip up a few in your favorite fleece prints to match your décor! Materials 2 yds. fleece print 2 yds. coordinating fleece solid Tools & Accessories Scissors or rotary cutter & mat Ruler Project Tips Cut both layers of fleece at same time with rotary cutter. Directions From each piece of fleece, cut a 56" x 70" rectangle. Cut 7" squares out of both pieces of fleece at each corner. To make fringe, cut 7" into fleece at 1" intervals around all four sides of both top and bottom. Place fleece rectangles wrong sides together. Knot fringe pieces together, using one strand from the front and one strand from the back. Repeat around all four edges. If you go to Joann's website, go to project ideas, under sewing there is the no sew fleece blanket. You can see a picture. I also don't recall using 2 yards of each piece of fleece. For kids I think you can get by with 1-1 1/2 yards. You would want the 2 yards for an adult. Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 07-03-2004, 06:08 PM (8 of 26)
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I've seen fleece blankets finished with a "blanket stitch" in contrasting colour. It is purely decorative which is all you need. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
Member since: 12-25-2002 Total posts: 461 |
From: Llantrisant
Date: 07-03-2004, 06:50 PM (9 of 26)
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Thank you all for the great tips,I shall give it a try here!
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User: Llantrisant
Member since: 06-02-2002 Total posts: 144
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From: Mrs Rabbit
Date: 07-14-2004, 07:33 PM (10 of 26)
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I've made 2 fleece blankets, one I turned a hem and used a large zig zag stitch, the other I used a roll-hem edge (overlocker). Both look good, and are hard wearing. I am going to be making a baby quillo this week using polar fleece. Will probably roll hem the edges, and stitch a pocket at the top so that it can be turned into that for a pillow. Cheers Jennifer |
User: Mrs Rabbit
Member since: 07-12-2004 Total posts: 10 
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From: rose074
Date: 07-15-2004, 12:51 PM (11 of 26)
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I love fleecies!! I had a friend that made a rag quilt with the fleece. It turned out very beautiful and cozy.
Danelle in Tri-Cities Washington
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User: rose074
Member since: 12-23-2000 Total posts: 73 
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From: MaryW
Date: 07-15-2004, 01:20 PM (12 of 26)
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Danelle, welcome back. What are you doing in Washington? Have you moved?
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: rose074
Date: 07-16-2004, 11:12 AM (13 of 26)
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Hi mary- Yes, we moved in the middle of May, permanently. we're out of the military and here to stay. It's so good to be back.
Danelle in Tri-Cities Washington
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User: rose074
Member since: 12-23-2000 Total posts: 73
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From: emermuffin
Date: 07-17-2004, 01:11 AM (14 of 26)
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Last Christmas, I made fleece blankets for everybody! They were really appreciated. I used blanket stitching on a few with perle cotton. On one, I used the fleece seam binding and then blanket stitched by hand over it. Took a while but really looked great. On another one, I cut fringe with my pinking shears. Hope these tips help. I do love working with fleece - so easy. But unfortunately there isn't much need for it down in Texas. Just turn down the a/c and snuggle up!
emermuffin
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User: emermuffin
Member since: 03-29-2003 Total posts: 55 |
From: ZigZag
Date: 07-30-2004, 10:41 AM (15 of 26)
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Hi everyone! I am new here and new to sewing. Just started about 5 months ago. I have made 4 of the fleece blankets using different stiches to finish. But I am interested to know what the "blanket stich" is? Do you need a surger to do this? Thanks to all who help! |
User: ZigZag
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 8 
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From: emermuffin
Date: 07-30-2004, 11:11 AM (16 of 26)
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Hi there ZigZag! Blanket stitching looks like this: l_l_l_l_l_l_l_l_l and is generally right on the very edge of the fabric. Many sewing macines have this as a decorative stitch but mine doesn't. I do it by hand. If you are left handed as I am, I recommend Left Handed Sewing by Sally Cowan to learn this and many other hand stitching techniques for southpaws. I don't know how to explain it the right-handed way - sorry! Good luck and enjoy sewing. I've been at it for about three years and with every project, my confidence and enjoyment just blossom. Hope yours does, too! emermuffin
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User: emermuffin
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From: ZigZag
Date: 07-30-2004, 11:37 AM (17 of 26)
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I will have to see if this is on my my Singer! Nope I am not a south paw. But hubbie is so mabey he needs to learn from you how to do this. Than he can finish my blankets! LOL Uhhh no not a good idea. I can just see what he would do. Not a good idea at all! LMAO Anyway thank you for the help! |
User: ZigZag
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 8
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-30-2004, 12:19 PM (18 of 26)
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Ladies, Right or Left handed ,, Everyone pay attention now.. I struggled for many years learning the opposite way to do things because I was left-handed.. Then, when I was in my thirties, someone gave me the timesaver tip of all times.. Watch the hands in a mirror.. if you have a book with pictures, put a mirror in front of it and look in the mirror , not the book.. This works.. Remember the makeup mirrors from the 60's that is the perfect tool for this.. I took the cord off of mine, but kept the folding mirror because of the adjustable stand it was built on..This is how I finally learned to crochet and it made my Mom so happy.. She was from the old school about things a 'young lady' should know before her education was complete.. But, get a mirror that is free standing and get busy learning anything you need to know.. It works great ! !
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: plrlegal
Date: 07-30-2004, 02:42 PM (19 of 26)
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Using a mirror is how I taught myself to crochet also. When doing a blanket stitch by hand, a left handed stitcher only goes in the opposite direction of a right handed stitcher. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: ZigZag
Date: 07-31-2004, 09:31 AM (20 of 26)
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O.k.,this may be a stupid question. But I will ask anyway! LOL My machine does not have a "blanket stich" or any that look like it. But it does have an "over edge" stich which looks like this /_/_/_/. Would this kind of be the same? Also how close to the edge do I need to be? I have played with this stich a few times on scraps of fabric I had. But can not get it to go over the edge. Am I doing it wrong? I hope I am not being a pain in the butt. I am really new to sewing and this group is full of wonderful info! Thanks! |
User: ZigZag
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 8
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From: wild800
Date: 12-15-2004, 10:21 PM (21 of 26)
| I am just giving this question a little bump, as I will be making a fleece throw tonight, and haven't a lot of experience sewing. I will be doing some dry runs on the scrap pile first I think! Also I bought some wooly nylon, is that a good thread to use for the blanket stitch for a fleece throw? |
User: wild800
Member since: 10-27-2004 Total posts: 48
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From: DorothyL
Date: 12-16-2004, 07:08 AM (22 of 26)
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I just finished a quillow for my nephew. I made it double thickness -- mostly so it would not have a wrong side. I just sewed the two fabrics, wrong sides together, with a decorative stitch. The edges are not finished. First I did the pillow part and sewed it to one piece of fabric -- just sewing down the sides of the quillow. Then I put the whole thing togeter and sewed around the edges. Poof -- it was done in an afternoon and looks great. It is soft and cuddly and has Sponge Bob on it. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: ga gal
Date: 02-28-2005, 03:53 PM (23 of 26)
| The blanket stitch takes a "bite" to the side after stitching. Depending on your machine, some machines take one to four stitches then a "bite" to the side. Hope this makes sense. I am new to sewing but I knew the answer to your question. |
User: ga gal
Member since: 02-23-2005 Total posts: 1 |
From: Blossom
Date: 01-19-2006, 03:31 PM (24 of 26)
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Hello. I have a wonderful website for you to visit if you love fleece blankets!! Please pass this along to all your friends! The blankets make great gifts. The quality is great & they are very affordable. http://hollysheavenlytieblankets.bravehost.com/ |
User: Blossom
Member since: 01-19-2006 Total posts: 1 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 01-20-2006, 02:37 AM (25 of 26)
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Somewhere on this site someone has a post about braiding the edges of the fleece which I need to look for cause it looks really neat - she also did the bottom of her daughters pj pants!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-20-2006, 05:10 PM (26 of 26)
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Laura, Gina posted that , because I just reread it the other day.. Have you tried the search engine at the top of this boards page.. It works great.. Ask for 'braided fleece' and it should bring it up..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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