Tutorial: Modern raw edge knit blanket

Blankets are quick to make. The only time consuming step is finishing the edges. Julia from Riley Blake Designs shows how to make a blanket from knit fabric, with a raw edge binding that finishes quickly. The knit binding finishes off the raw edges of the blanket, but the edges of the binding are left raw. Knit won’t fray so there’s no worry about any raveling. If anything, they’ll just curl up a little. Add extra pop to the blanket by using several different knit prints for the binding.

Click below for her tutorial:

Project Linus: Modern Edge Knit Blanket, by Riley Blake Designs

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!