Monday, June 22, 2009

Cuddle Receiving Blanket






Quick and easy Kits for a nice gift for a new mom or for that little girl to give to her "baby". We have the kits with the pre cut fabrics OR you can buy your own material and use these instructions to make your blanket.


Supplies:

30" x30" cuddle fleece fabric
3 strips of Fabric, 4 1/2 " X the width of fabric (apx 126")
Coordinating thread


Directions:

1. Stitch the 3 strips of fabric together at the short ends- making one long strip

2. at the ironing board, press 1/4" to 3/8" on each of the long edges of your fabric strip. Then fold the strip in half to create your "blnaket binding" The binding will be @ 1 3/4" wide

3. Carefully place the binding over the cut edges of the cuddle starting along an edge, not at a corner. Work your way around the blanket, pinning every few inches. As you reach the corner, miter the fabric creating a 45 degree angle fold at each corner, front and back.

4. Stitch the binding to the cuddle being sure to catch both the front and back side. Use a zig-zag, blind hem, blanket serpentine, or other decorative stitch. the width helps catch both sides.

5. Press and enjoy..