Several times this month I have been asked how to make the "no sew blankets" for the binky patrol and I thought it would be easer if I posted about it here so I could direct volunteers from binky patrol to this link. If you still do not know about the binky patrol be sure to check it out. I am sure there is one in your area already. And if not, start a chapter of your own! These no sew blankets are perfect for boy scouts and girl scouts to lend there services, and donate warm blankets!
Materials needed:
Two complimentary pieces of fleece material that are exactly the same size (you will end up with a blanket that is 8 inches shorter than the material you start with so keep that in mind.)
Fabric scissors
Straight Pins
1. Put fleece fabric together wrong sides together
2. Pin around edges
3. Cut up 4” of both fabric pieces 1” wide around all four sides to make fringe. You will have a 4” square in each corner discard.
4. Start at one corner and begin to tie the fringe of the two layers together. Simple knot is best. Do not pull fleece at tying because some resizing will happen. Try to keep even ties
Once you have tied all the way around, you can remove your pins! You’re all done!
Those are so cute! Thanks for sharing the tutorial. :)
Posted by: Sarah C. | September 15, 2009 at 06:18 PM
This is very nice and innovative..will it stay together with very naughty kids handling them?
Posted by: blankets | November 19, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Pattye, you continue to amaze me and inspire me! Your family is beautiful, your photography has SERIOUSLY improved! WOW! Thanks for posting this. It has to be one the questions I'm asked the most, as well.
We've had some that want to combine this idea and applique because fleece doesn't ravel. We end up cutting out and sewing on big hearts in the middle. This lets our Girl Scouts earn a sewing patch and let's them spice it up a bit! ;)
Posted by: Susan Finch, Founder, Binky Patrol | December 01, 2009 at 02:01 PM
I love the information, I commend them for their ideas. So inspirational and entertaining at the same time. I'd love to learn more about him.
Posted by: soft cialis | April 26, 2010 at 01:53 PM