Minky Blanket Tutorial
02-18-2011, 12:02 PM
#11
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Yes, that is true! A cool iron is ok, but not the hot/cotton setting! I found that out the hard way on the first quilt I ever made. So, if a person was to use my glue idea, they wouldn't be able to heat set the glue, but would have to let it dry naturally.
Originally Posted by Minnisewta
someone told me if you iron minky that has the little raised bumps , the bumps flatten out.
02-18-2011, 04:09 PM
#12
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I use this same method to make flannel crib blankets. Start with 3 yards good quality flannel, (cut in 2 1 1/2 yard pieces. I machine embroider in the four corners of one panel, then sew the two panels together right sides facing. Turn and then machine stitch a border around the edges and they turn out beautiful.
02-18-2011, 06:47 PM
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I used this method with two minkee fabrics and turned the blanket into a quillo. To keep the layers together, after reversing the fabrics, I tied the layers quilt-style every 10 inches with 1/8" satin ribbon. It came out well and my grandaughter loved it.
02-19-2011, 12:05 PM
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I think the key is to sew your minky on to a different type of fabric. My last project involved making minky flowers. I cut 2 flower shapes and then had to sew the pieces together right sides together. It was a mess! I tried using lots of pins (I always do) and finally hand basted it before sewing on my machine and it still slipped. Grrrr.... I may try some more flowers with a different fabric on the back. Thanks for the tut.
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