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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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!
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
I haven’t made one yet.. but I really want to! They’re so cozy looking 🙂 🙂 Love the fabric!
I love reading your blog. It makes me laugh!
Count me in as someone who hasn’t made one yet. Now that I found a tutorial I may have to try. Thanks!
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!
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. 🙂
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
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!
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. 🙁
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 🙂
That fabric is super cute! I haven’t made one of those blankets yet but my 12 year old daughter has 🙂
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..
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!
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
Yes, Melinda. I made a little one for my daughter’s doll. I didn’t cut the corners, and it was all bunchy. 🙁
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:)
Thank you, Jill. I sure think so! 🙂
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… 🙂
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?
By the way, I have an 8 year old, too that would love to help do this! 🙂
Hi,
You aren’t the only one : )
Love this though and I love the fleece pattern you chose. Nice job!
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
I haven’t made one either. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one.
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.
I didn’t know how either, although I knew it would be easy! I’m pinning this for future reference! 🙂
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.
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! 🙂
Matt Lauer!! That made me laugh out loud!
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…