No sew blankets -exciting

[shirlblack]

I always have trouble re-sizing so here's the link:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...o/DSCN0398.jpg

[shirlblack]

Originally Posted by emilyann

They're 4". We loveee Strawberry Shortcake too! That was from leftover fleece where I made her sleeping bag. I just went through my leftover fleece from projects and used some of it. I still have enough to make another flower one but I want to get some solid red for it. I've made them before but I always used the balloon knots and it was so hard and discouraging. As soon as I tried it last night with the shoelace nights, they're soooo easy, it took me like a little over 30 minutes to make one.

Here is her Strawberry Shortcake sleeping bag I made a while back (it's sewn together though and the edges are just fringed) and then a blanket I made my boyfriend's step mom back summer of last year. He's 6'3" if that tells you anything.

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I love the Strawberry Shortcake sleeping bag. How much fabric does it take for that?

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by shirlblack

I always have trouble re-sizing so here's the link:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...o/DSCN0398.jpg

That is so cute!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by emilyann

They're 4". We loveee Strawberry Shortcake too! That was from leftover fleece where I made her sleeping bag. I just went through my leftover fleece from projects and used some of it. I still have enough to make another flower one but I want to get some solid red for it. I've made them before but I always used the balloon knots and it was so hard and discouraging. As soon as I tried it last night with the shoelace nights, they're soooo easy, it took me like a little over 30 minutes to make one.

Here is her Strawberry Shortcake sleeping bag I made a while back (it's sewn together though and the edges are just fringed) and then a blanket I made my boyfriend's step mom back summer of last year. He's 6'3" if that tells you anything.

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Omgosh....lovin' that Strawberry Shortcake sleeping bag! Too cute girlfriend!

[stedmansmommy]

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.

Girl - wait until you see the Strawberry Shortcake fleece blanket that I am going to make Tator Bug! I got it probably 2 or 3 months ago and I STILL have not made her a dang blanket with it yet! I just made her a Valentines Day blanket a few days ago, and I made Stedman a blanket last night...but I am going to make the Strawberry Shortcake one for Tate soon - I'll post pics of it when I do The fleece is just soo cute!!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by emilyann

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

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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.

Those are too stinkin' cute! I love her little cherry PJ's too!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by Moses

Good, I am glad you are a professional. How did I do on mine...LOL. I think there might be some gaps between my fringes..hehe

HAHA! Ahh heck, it's ok if there are some slight gaps - the babies don't know the difference anyway Just PM me if you need any help girl! I don't use a pattern or anything (I don't even know if there is such a thing for these blankets ) - I just make them - LOL!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by emilyann

Brooke, you sound like Lilly and I haha!!! It's truly ridiculous the amount of blankets we have around this house. Half are handmade, half are store bought. I don't even know WHY I think we need this many blankets but oh well, at least I know we'll most likely never be cold. Lilly just loves to snuggle and lounge around on blankets though quite a bit so they are put to use.

lol! Isn't it ridiculous how we are with these blankets?? My hubby thinks I'm nuts! Every time he sees me with more fleece he just shakes his head They are just so addicting though You are so right girl - we will never be cold, LOL.

I should take a picture of all the ones we have - oh how embarrassing

P.S. - We have tons of store bought ones too!

[Moses]

Originally Posted by shirlblack

I finally finished mine today. I had a hard time with the balloon knots so I did the shoelace or double knots. They're much easier to do but I think I prefer the balloon knot because it gives the blanket a nice flat look to the fringe. I'll try to re-size my photo, if not I'll post link.

See I actually thought the balloon knot was pretty easy. But they were about 5' long. I believe if you go shorter than that you will have a tough time with the balloon knot. The instructions on the 48x60 that I did actually stated to do a 7x7. This would probably make the balloon knot much easier on a blanket this size.
When I get my other fabric I am going to try the shoelace knot to see how I like it.
I can't wait to see your pics.

[Moses]

Originally Posted by shirlblack

I always have trouble re-sizing so here's the link:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...o/DSCN0398.jpg

You know I missed this page of posts...hehe.. I love this blanket. I love the material. Great Job!

[Moses]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

HAHA! Ahh heck, it's ok if there are some slight gaps - the babies don't know the difference anyway Just PM me if you need any help girl! I don't use a pattern or anything (I don't even know if there is such a thing for these blankets ) - I just make them - LOL!

HELP..LOL.. You must have missed my post where I have already made my first blanket...hehe.. I really think I just dislike the trains. I can't wait till I get my monkey fabric.

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by Moses

HELP..LOL.. You must have missed my post where I have already made my first blanket...hehe.. I really think I just dislike the trains. I can't wait till I get my monkey fabric.

Oh heck! Yep I missed it This thread it so huge....can you re-post a pic of it? Or do you know what page the pic is on that you posted (if you already posted one that is lol)

[Moses]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Oh heck! Yep I missed it This thread it so huge....can you re-post a pic of it? Or do you know what page the pic is on that you posted (if you already posted one that is lol)

LOL, you can go back to my profile I actually have an album there named Blankets. I couldn't begin to tell you what page. I can't wait to see some pics of your blankets.

[shirlblack]

Hancock's had some really cute Monkey material. The background was lime green with different size brown monkeys. I wanted that one but they didn't have a good matching lining and I didn't want to go to another store.

[Moses]

Originally Posted by shirlblack

Hancock's had some really cute Monkey material. The background was lime green with different size brown monkeys. I wanted that one but they didn't have a good matching lining and I didn't want to go to another store.

Joanne's did too online. And they are on sale for $9.99 still. They have several ones. I got the no sew ones they come with a matching back.

This is the monkey one I got and I also got the baby safari animals.

Jo-Ann Essentials-48'' No Sew Throw Sleepy Moon Monkey