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Tutorial: Make a waterproof picnic blanket in just 15 minutes

June 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Whenever we go for a picnic, I find myself looking for a blanket. One that’s not too precious to sit on the ground, but still nice enough to feel festive.  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna… Read more ...

Tutorial: Watermelon baby blanket

June 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make the perfect blanket for a summertime baby – a watermelon baby blanket!  Made as a half circle, one side is made from fleece to look like a giant slice of watermelon,… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew rest or reading mat

May 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lil-Reading-TextKerry from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make this , with no sewing required.  All you need is a piece of foam and some fleece. It could make any nook or corner in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yarn tied baby blanket

May 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make a simple yarn tied baby blanket.  It’s made from two layers of quilting weight cotton, with batting sandwiched between.  You’ll have fun picking just the right fabric print combo for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias tape and bindings cheat sheet

May 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The bias tape section of the fabric store can be a bit confusing.  Single fold, double fold, blanket binding and more, all packaged up nearly the same and all sitting together in the same rack.  It’s easy to buy the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fleece quillow

May 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a fleece quillow, a blanket that folds up into a pillow.  It’s a quick, easy project when you use fleece, and it makes a great gift.  Use it as a pillow… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up Minky baby blanket

April 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Carisa Smith shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make this Roll-Up and Go Minky Baby Blanket.  Soft and snuggly, it’s a great baby shower gift! Or, give one to a small child as a special naptime… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nap In A Bag blanket and pillow set

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Nap In A Bag.  Its a large drawstring bag that holds a blanket and a small pillow.  The blanket is made of a soft fleece, bound at the edges with a cotton print. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy baby blanket 2 ways

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shows two ways you can make a baby blanket.  Her first method makes a lightweight blanket from a single layer of quilting cotton, perfect for the warmer months.  Her second method makes a cozier option,… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew knotted animal blanket

April 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a cool variation of the no-sew knotted blanket.  Rather than the knots going around the outer edge of the fleece blanket, she uses the knots to insert an animal shape into the middle of… Read more ...

What to say when someone asks you to sew for them

March 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When people know you can sew, you’ll often get requests for hemming, making blankets, that cool project they saw on Pinterest.  Sometimes it’s something you’re willing to do, but sometimes… not.  But you’re on the spot and you don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Infinity travel scarf that’s also a lightweight blanket

March 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

infinity-scarf-tutorialThis infinity scarf is one of Melissa’s (from Polka Dot Chair) go to travel items.  At first glance, this looks just like a simple infinity scarf, but this has an extra feature.  It unsnaps to make a travel blanket. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques

March 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Adele Bee Ann Sewing Patterns shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making these felt bean bag toys.  The vintage project sheet includes patterns to make all of these: mouse, girl, sunflower, bird, soldier, bunny, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Convertible fleece sleeping bag and blanket

March 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a convertible sleeping bag.  It’s a soft, warm sleeping bag, but it also opens up to become a blanket.  Instead of a long zipper like you find on most sleeping… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adjustable Carry All Lanyard

March 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This adjustable length Cary All lanyard by Adrienne from Free Time Frolics adds a handy carrying strap to a yoga mat or picnic blanket or more.  She shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make one.  The… Read more ...
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