This is how I spent my snow day; how did you spend yours?
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Are your fleece blankets just one layer of fleece, or are they a 3 piece layered sandwich? I made a 2 layer fleece blanket but had a very difficult time getting the 2 pieces of fleece to measure the same size. Everytime I measured the pieces, they changed!!! I want to make more, so help please.
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Are your fleece blankets just one layer of fleece, or are they a 3 piece layered sandwich? I made a 2 layer fleece blanket but had a very difficult time getting the 2 pieces of fleece to measure the same size. Everytime I measured the pieces, they changed!!! I want to make more, so help please.
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Originally Posted by rvsfan
Are your fleece blankets just one layer of fleece, or are they a 3 piece layered sandwich? I made a 2 layer fleece blanket but had a very difficult time getting the 2 pieces of fleece to measure the same size. Everytime I measured the pieces, they changed!!! I want to make more, so help please.
So, I would lay one right side down to the floor or table and the other right side up (insides together). Then gently pat, smooth until there are no wrinkles and selvedge edges are even.
The tricky part is trimming evenly. You could slide your mat along underneath and trim with a ruler and rotary cutter (60 mm works better than 45 mm, but I have never had one). Or, you can snap a chalk line and cut with shears along that. Or you could use the edge of a straight table as a guide and trim with shears. However the easiest way for you to measure and mark a straight line. Most rulers are too short. You can tape two rulers together, use a T square, a yardstick, etc.
PM me if you need more help as I could write 2 or 3 pages on the subject.
For your double blankets how were you doing the edges? Tying?
#56
Love seeing all your fleece blankets. I've never thought about putting appliques on fleece, but it is a nice touch. We learn so much from each other. :thumbup:
Our driveway (about 1/8 mile) is a sheet of ice. DH walked up the drive just to have something to do. I did laundry and sewed all day yesterday. Plan to sew all day today too. And tomorrow if we still can't get out. Hardest part of my day will be deciding what to cook for dinner. :lol:
Our driveway (about 1/8 mile) is a sheet of ice. DH walked up the drive just to have something to do. I did laundry and sewed all day yesterday. Plan to sew all day today too. And tomorrow if we still can't get out. Hardest part of my day will be deciding what to cook for dinner. :lol:
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Originally Posted by rvsfan
I sewed them RST and turned them then stitched close the opening. No actual quilting.
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