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Moses · 01-13-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by shirlblack

Girl.. you're a go getter for sure and I think you did a good job. As for the corners, I'm going to cut a 5" square out of cardboard (shoe box lid) to use for a template like the u-tube video. I also laid mine out on the bed to even it up but I'll probably move it to my dining table to finish it. I once had one of those fold-up cardboard cutting boards but when I quit sewing I threw it away.

We'll that is exactly what I did. I used the rotary cutting mat to cut a 5x5 piece of cardboard out. But I didn't cut it very straight..lol.. Not good at that part. and trying to hold in on the blanket when I was cutting was a little difficult. I think one corner was a 5x6..LOL I am going to look for different size square rulers for this part.

I saw a yard stick at wal-mart for like a 1.28 but I forgot to pick it up.

emilyann · 01-13-2009, 08:24 AM

LOL, I was soooo bored last night so after I finished a dog bed, I decided to make a blanket. I had some Strawberry Shortcake fleece left over from when I made Lilly's sleeping bag so I took that and some light baby pink and made a itty bitty blankie. I cut everything freehand and pretty much just guessed on it being the right amount of inches. It turned out wonderful, I didn't even use anything to keep my corner squares straight. I'll post pictures in a few.

Moses · 01-13-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by emilyann

LOL, I was soooo bored last night so after I finished a dog bed, I decided to make a blanket. I had some Strawberry Shortcake fleece left over from when I made Lilly's sleeping bag so I took that and some light baby pink and made a itty bitty blankie. I cut everything freehand and pretty much just guessed on it being the right amount of inches. It turned out wonderful, I didn't even use anything to keep my corner squares straight. I'll post pictures in a few.

Good, I can't wait..So are you starting to like these again...hehe...

Nancy1999 · 01-13-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Moses

Good, I can't wait..So are you starting to like these again...hehe...

Ha ha, it's contagious isn't it?

emilyann · 01-13-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Moses

Good, I can't wait..So are you starting to like these again...hehe...

Well, whenever I've made stuff before that had the no-sew fringes on it, I always used the balloon tie and it was such a pain. I didn't know you could just do a shoelace tie, which is much easier and I think it looks better when it's double knotted. I'll most likely still make them for friends and family as gifts or for just whatever, I stay home by myself so I'm always looking for something to do.

emilyann · 01-13-2009, 08:39 AM

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Ha ha, it's contagious isn't it?

If y'all wouldn't have started this thread then I wouldn't have started again so it's all your faults!!!

Moses · 01-13-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by emilyann

If y'all wouldn't have started this thread then I wouldn't have started again so it's all your faults!!!

AWWW..shouldn't have used the word HATE....hehe.. I knew you would LOVE it...

emilyann · 01-13-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Moses

AWWW..shouldn't have used the word HATE....hehe.. I knew you would LOVE it...

Yeah, now you all have just given me even more reason to spend more money, LOL. I'm always needing some kind of fabric or something from the fabric store.

emilyann · 01-13-2009, 02:31 PM

Ok, here's the one I made last night & the one I made today.

Beds & Blankets 013.jpg Beds & Blankets 014.jpg Beds & Blankets 019.jpg Beds & Blankets 016.jpg

The Strawberry Shortcake one is itty bitty but perfect for Lilbug! I'm going to either sell the flower one or give it to someone as a gift. I hate making stuff because then I want to keep it all. I just finished a bed and I wanna keep it, LOL.

Moses · 01-13-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by emilyann

Ok, here's the one I made last night & the one I made today.

Attachment 261141 Attachment 261142 Attachment 261143 Attachment 261144

The Strawberry Shortcake one is itty bitty but perfect for Lilbug! I'm going to either sell the flower one or give it to someone as a gift. I hate making stuff because then I want to keep it all. I just finished a bed and I wanna keep it, LOL.

Oh how cute, now what size are those corners? And I love Strawberry shortcake. Did you just take some extra fleece you had or did you use a kit?

wishies · 01-13-2009, 04:42 PM

yay i just got my fleece today! now i'm debating whether i want to make the blankets for my boyfriend and i or for our babies LOL

the fleece i saw at walmart was fairly cheap but they didn't have a lot of selection at the one i went to. then i went to joann's and found out they were having a sale!! 40% off the solids and some of the prints! you can buy it online too

Moses · 01-13-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wishies

yay i just got my fleece today! now i'm debating whether i want to make the blankets for my boyfriend and i or for our babies LOL

the fleece i saw at walmart was fairly cheap but they didn't have a lot of selection at the one i went to. then i went to joann's and found out they were having a sale!! 40% off the solids and some of the prints! you can buy it online too

I bought mine from Joannes online and in the store. Make one for everybody...hehe

kcook323 · 01-13-2009, 05:05 PM

Oooh, drooling over the flower one.

Wah! I want a baby girl!!!!

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Originally Posted by emilyann

Ok, here's the one I made last night & the one I made today.

Attachment 261141 Attachment 261142 Attachment 261143 Attachment 261144

The Strawberry Shortcake one is itty bitty but perfect for Lilbug! I'm going to either sell the flower one or give it to someone as a gift. I hate making stuff because then I want to keep it all. I just finished a bed and I wanna keep it, LOL.

kcook323 · 01-13-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wishies

yay i just got my fleece today! now i'm debating whether i want to make the blankets for my boyfriend and i or for our babies LOL

the fleece i saw at walmart was fairly cheap but they didn't have a lot of selection at the one i went to. then i went to joann's and found out they were having a sale!! 40% off the solids and some of the prints! you can buy it online too

I heard that Walmart is doing away with their fabrics.

wishies · 01-13-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kcook323

I heard that Walmart is doing away with their fabrics.

they probably are, emily told me that too. the regular walmart here has fabric but super walmart doesnt. i'm DEFINITELY going to order fleece from hancock since they're having a nice sale on them. i might just have to take a trip to the hancock in tampa and buy some

01-13-2009, 08:24 AM	#107
emilyann Lovin' My LilBug! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,513	LOL, I was soooo bored last night so after I finished a dog bed, I decided to make a blanket. I had some Strawberry Shortcake fleece left over from when I made Lilly's sleeping bag so I took that and some light baby pink and made a itty bitty blankie. I cut everything freehand and pretty much just guessed on it being the right amount of inches. It turned out wonderful, I didn't even use anything to keep my corner squares straight. I'll post pictures in a few. __________________ love my lillybug! rags and ribbons!

01-13-2009, 02:31 PM	#114
emilyann Lovin' My LilBug! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,513	Ok, here's the one I made last night & the one I made today. Beds & Blankets 013.jpg Beds & Blankets 014.jpg Beds & Blankets 019.jpg Beds & Blankets 016.jpg The Strawberry Shortcake one is itty bitty but perfect for Lilbug! I'm going to either sell the flower one or give it to someone as a gift. I hate making stuff because then I want to keep it all. I just finished a bed and I wanna keep it, LOL. __________________ love my lillybug! rags and ribbons!

01-13-2009, 04:42 PM	#116
wishies Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: so cali Posts: 223	yay i just got my fleece today! now i'm debating whether i want to make the blankets for my boyfriend and i or for our babies LOL the fleece i saw at walmart was fairly cheap but they didn't have a lot of selection at the one i went to. then i went to joann's and found out they were having a sale!! 40% off the solids and some of the prints! you can buy it online too __________________ Mooselove <3