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No Sew Fleece

June 22, 2011 by Chris

I get it. Everyone on the face of the planet has made one of these. Well, you can finally count me in. In my search for calendar fabric, my daughter spotted the mounds of fleece just begging a young child to oooh and ahhh over.

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Admittedly, I was sold too. It was 30% off at Hobby Lobby, and she finally picked out a print that wasn’t too light to get dirty, but not too dark to show off Nemesis hair. I can’t STAND Nemesis hair.

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I wanted 2 yards of each fleece, but the print only had a yard and 24 inches. Ehhh…it would have to do. Because of how the fringes line up, you must cut a 5 inch square out of each corner.

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This is where I stopped following directions. You can’t really go wrong on this one, right? You’re supposed to measure every one inch and cut strips the depth of the square. Again…ehhh.

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I did the ol’ “cut and eyeball” method. It seemed to work out well, and it didn’t stress me out by measuring everything perfectly. Fleece is very forgiving, so I figured it would be alright.

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While cutting the strips, I grabbed the cutest little pair of 8-year old hands I could find. I cut, she tied. Seriously, I could kiss on those little fingers all day.

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When I was done, I wrapped that same little 8-year old up in her new blanket and quickly realized that I wanted one for myself. A blanket…not another 8-year old.

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Maybe you didn’t need a tutorial because—again—I’m one of the last people on the planet to make one of these. However, I’m guessing Kim Kardashian hasn’t made one. Oh! And Donald Trump. No way he’s made one. So…just in case they read my blog (and I’m so sure they do), they’ll have a fleece tutorial waiting for them.

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Screaming Meme says

    June 22, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    I love those…My MIL made some for the boys yrs ago…i still have them and they still use them…though they dont fit around them as good anymore! 🙂 Thank you for stopping by my blog last week! Have an awesome week!

  2. Danielle says

    June 22, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    Thanks for the post! I’ve always wanted to make one of these but never knew how. Maybe my 8 year old daughter can keep busy with this over summer break

  3. Megan says

    June 22, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    I haven’t made one yet.. but I really want to! They’re so cozy looking 🙂 🙂 Love the fabric!

  4. Lynette says

    June 22, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I love reading your blog. It makes me laugh!

  5. Amber says

    June 22, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Count me in as someone who hasn’t made one yet. Now that I found a tutorial I may have to try. Thanks!

  6. Ashley says

    June 22, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    I ain’t no Kim Kardashian (and definitely not a Donald Trump), but I too have yet to make one of these babies. I figured it was so simple and I will eventually get around to it, but you just taught me that I need to cut those squares in the corners! Thanks for the tutorial!

  7. Laura @ ON{thelaundry}LINE says

    June 22, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    My niece made one of these for one of her baby brothers, she absolutely loved the project and it really made her feel like she was doing something from herself for him. 🙂

  8. Brooke @ MBB says

    June 22, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    I haven’t made one of these..yet. =) It turned out great!
    My girls have some (that a friend made) from when they were toddlers… Their blankets are covered in Dora and Kitty Cat fabric.. I think once we move somewhere colder we’ll make new ones.
    And your little lady is a Doll!

    ~Brooke

  9. Richella at Imparting Grace says

    June 22, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Donald Trump, Kim Kardashian, and me. That’s three people who haven’t made one. And I never would have thought to cut out the 5″ square from each corner. So thank you for writing out the instructions. 🙂

    Your 8-year-old is so adorable–I can definitely see why you’d never tire of kissing those little fingers. She’s the picture of her dad, isn’t she?

    One of my favorite things about living in Michigan was that summer nights were chilly. Having lived my whole life in the South before we moved to Hillsdale, I had no idea of how lovely it was for things to cool off at night. I miss the Michigan summers!

    • Chris says

      June 23, 2011 at 1:51 am

      Your comments never disappoint, Richella! I feel like I’m sitting down having a cup of coffee with you! Too bad for me that you’re not still in Michigan. 🙁

  10. Randi says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    I made one with the exact same fleece for my daughter for Christmas, Pink backside and all!! I knew I read your blog for a reason…..we both have GREAT taste 🙂

  11. mom taxi julie says

    June 22, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    That fabric is super cute! I haven’t made one of those blankets yet but my 12 year old daughter has 🙂

  12. Dianne says

    June 22, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    This cracked me up…I often think that when I post about something that I am sure everyone already knows…but it’s true ..you never know..

    • Chris says

      June 23, 2011 at 1:52 am

      It’s so true, Dianne. Every time I think I won’t add a tutorial because I assume everyone already knows it, people prove me wrong. You’d think I’d learn at some point!

  13. melinda says

    June 22, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Aren’t these fun! I made some several years ago for friends but
    didn’t know about the corner thingy. I presume it helps to blend in?
    Your assistant is adorable!

    Melinda

    • Chris says

      June 23, 2011 at 1:57 am

      Yes, Melinda. I made a little one for my daughter’s doll. I didn’t cut the corners, and it was all bunchy. 🙁

  14. Jill Flory says

    June 22, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    Cute! And the old eyeball and cut method is the only one I’ll use on something like this! Who needs it exact anyway?!!
    Your daughter is darling:)

    • Chris says

      June 23, 2011 at 1:53 am

      Thank you, Jill. I sure think so! 🙂

  15. Crystal says

    June 23, 2011 at 12:26 am

    I love this and have seen them, but never seen HOW to do them! I will have to file this one away to do. About how much is the final cost on this? I’m thinking Christmas presents… 🙂

    • Chris says

      June 23, 2011 at 1:56 am

      Crystal, Inevitably I left Hobby Lobby with a LOT more stuff, but I’d say they were less than $15.00. I only got 1.5 yards of each fabric, and it was $5.40/yard. WAY cheaper than I thought it would be. If you make this for an adult, I would definitely get more yardage–just over 2, perhaps?

  16. Crystal says

    June 23, 2011 at 12:27 am

    By the way, I have an 8 year old, too that would love to help do this! 🙂

  17. Colleen says

    June 23, 2011 at 12:42 am

    Hi,
    You aren’t the only one : )
    Love this though and I love the fleece pattern you chose. Nice job!

  18. Debs says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:29 am

    Hi Chris
    I’ve just made some of these for my granddaughter….they are just awesome eh? I love the fabric you chose though.
    Debs

  19. Laina says

    June 23, 2011 at 9:59 am

    I haven’t made one either. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one.

  20. Corey Monroe says

    June 23, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    pretty fabric! i haven’t made one yet either. but i want to make one for each of my 3 kids. thats a lot of fabric lol.

  21. Stacey says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    I didn’t know how either, although I knew it would be easy! I’m pinning this for future reference! 🙂

  22. Hilary says

    June 25, 2011 at 3:07 am

    My son actually uses the tabs to suck on. He has since he was 1 and would lay on the couch with his blanket. We have several of them cause they get smelly and frequently need washed. It is kinda his #1 lovie, bsides his little stuffed cow.

  23. TheBargainBabe says

    June 29, 2011 at 3:55 am

    You did a good job! That 8 yr old is pretty cute too. 🙂

    I’m sure Patrick Dempsey, George Bush, Condi Rice, Peyton Manning, and Matt Lauer have never made these either. There are a LOT of people this tutorial will help! 🙂

    • Chris says

      June 29, 2011 at 4:13 am

      Matt Lauer!! That made me laugh out loud!

  24. Kerrye says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    Ok, I HAVE made one of these too. But you actually reminded me that this is a craft that I can actually do, and maybe should make a few for Christmas gifts…

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