Textured Fleece and Sherpa Blanket

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Solid Fleece, 2yds
• Coordinating Sherpa Fleece, 2yds
• Backing Fleece, 1 1/4yds
• Basic Sewing Supplies
• Cutting Diagram
• Optional: Fabric Glue

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut the following pieces:
2. Solid Fleece - cut 1, 48"x 65".
3. Backing Fleece - cut 1, 48"x 65".
4. Use cutting diagram to cut pieces from the sherpa fabric.
5. Use diagram as a guide to place sherpa shapes on the right side of the solid fleece.
6. Pin pieces in place or use fabric glue to adhere sherpa to fleece. If using glue, glue 1" in from all edges to avoid where stitching will be.
7. Top stitch around all Sherpa pieces using 1/2" seam allowance.
8. Match front and back blanket right sides together.
9. Pin and sew around the perimeter, using 1/2" seam allowance and leaving a 12" opening on one side for turning.
10. Turn blanket right side out. Top stitch around the outside.

JOANN HACKS:

• Use a walking foot or reduce the tension on your presser foot to help the bulk layers of fleece and sherpa move through your machine.