Blankets – Page 11

Tutorial: Table square with mitered corners

March 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jona from Stop Staring and Start Sewing shows how you can make a self binding table square with mitered corners. The dimensions she gives will make a 21″ x 21″ table square you can place under a centerpiece. This same… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blanket nursing cover

February 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can make a blanket nursing cover. This would make a great gift for a new mother! The blanket can be worn around the neck (with an adjustable strap) and has a bit of boning… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30 minute flannel baby blanket

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can take 30 minutes and two pieces of flannel to make a simple baby blanket. A soft flannel blanket like this one makes a great baby gift. Or, increase the size to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky backed baby blanket with mitered corners

January 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Minky makes the snuggliest baby blankets. It’s so soft and snuggly! Abby from Things for Boys shows how you can make Minky backed baby blanket with mitered corners. The Minky backing gets folded to the front to frame the blanket… Read more ...

Tutorial: Serape blanket pillow

January 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Fifty Two Weekends of DIY shows how you can make a throw pillow out of a serape blanket. You can often find these blankets at thrift stores and estate sales. Turning it into a pillow is an easy … Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky-backed baby blanket

January 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lara from How Does She? shows how you can make this Minky-backed baby blanket. A quilting cotton is used for the front. You can find quilting cottons in just about any style or color palette, so you’re sure to find… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-minute family-sized blanket

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make this large blanket for the whole family to snuggle under. It’s a quick project, one she says you can complete in 30 minutes. It’s made from a single layer of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Animal roll-up fleece blankets

December 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These animal roll-up blankets are kid-sized fleece blankets with cute animal faces appliqued on them. When you roll them up, the animal face will be front and center, perfect for a child to snuggle up. Sara from The Aqua House… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery thread blanket stitch hem

December 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The embroidery thread blanket stitch hem that Agy from Green Issues is actually a fix for a worn out hem, but it’s pretty enough to do even if your jeans don’t require any mending. She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Free pattern: 18″ Doll nightgown, make one from a dollar store blanket

December 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Joy from xoxo Grandma has a fantastic pattern for a nightgown that you can make for an American Girl or other 18″ dolls. The best part about this project is that you can use a fleece blanket from the dollar… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fleece blanket

December 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A fleece blanket is an easy sewing project, and makes a great Christmas gift. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make one. You’ll need only a yard (maybe a yard and a half, depending… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fringed flannel throw blanket

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for making this simple fringed flannel throw blanket. It’s super easy to make – just a couple of long straight seams – so a beginner sewist could make this. These would make excellent… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler sleeping bag

November 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial for making a toddler’s sleeping bag. This could be a special sleeping bag for trips to grandparents’ house, or maybe just a soft blanket to cuddle under for nap or TV time at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cuddle Pocket Blanket to keep your feet warm

November 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Don’t you hate it when you can’t get warm wrapped up in a blanket and cold air keeps creeping in around your feet? You can tuck the blanket in, but any time you move it’ll come undone and the cold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wool blanket coat

November 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

An cold snap had us all digging out our winter coats this weekend. It feels so early to be thinking about cold weather, but here we are thinking about cold weather. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at… Read more ...