SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 1/2yd Cotton Flannel for Center Piece
- 1/2yd of 3 Coordinating Cotton Flannels for Strips
- 2yds Flannel Fabric for Backing
- 2yds Cotton Batting
- Basic Sewing Supplies
- Rotary Cutter, Mat and Ruler
DIRECTIONS:
- Cut 1 rectangle 16"x 38" for center.
- Cut 2 strips of coordinating flannel 3 1/2"x 38" for first strip.
- Cut 2 strips of coordinating flannel 4 1/2"x 38" for second strip.
- Cut 2 strips of coordinating flannel 5 1/2"x 38" for last strip.
- With right sides together, sew first 2 strips for center rectangle using 1/4" seam allowance.
- Repeat with the second and last strips to create front of blanket.
- Press seams towards darker color of fabric.
- Layer together front of blanket, batting and back of fabric with right sides facing out.
- Pin together and sew along seam lines ("stitch in the ditch"), trim edges to make even.
- Create binding by cutting 4 strips of flannel 1 1/2"x 42".
- Fold in half and press, fold one side to center to create binding.
- With right sides together sew unfolded edge of binding to top using 1/4" seam allowance, trim seams and ends to make even, fold over and press to back side of blanket and stitch to finish binding.
- Repeat with bottom edge and then sides folding under the ends of the binding to finish.
JOANN HACKS:
- Be creative when quilting as desired.
- Choose coordinating prints or solids to create front of blanket.
- Make sure all print fabrics are facing the correct way before sewing together.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rose17 from
Great idea
I make these all the time. I omit the batting because here in Southern California we don’t need that much warmth.
Date published: 2021-11-08
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Winterwonderwoman from
Quickly put together. Last minute gift.
Cute idea for a baby blanket. If you double the recipie, it would make a decent sized lap or travel blanet.
Date published: 2021-11-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
KayBee from
Finished Size
It appears that the size will be approximately 38" wide by 45" long. I am basing that measurement on the 18" center strip plus the 6 strips (2 x 3 1/2" + 2 x 4 1/2" + 2 x 5 1/2"). I
Date published: 2021-10-03
Rated 3 out of
5
by
SSWISS from
Finished Size?
What is the finished size? It has a great look but it appears to be rather small.
Date published: 2021-09-05