This blanket is as simple and easy-to-make as they come. If you've never sewn before, its a perfect piece to start with. The finished size is perfect for a picnic, toddler bed, or stroller blanket. Since it's reversible, you can easily switch up the look by flipping it over.
You'll need:
- 2.5 yards flannelette
- 2.5 yards fleece or felted wool
- Heart pattern for applique (included below)
- Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies (thread, scissors, pins, safety pins)
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Directions:
Trim a piece, 12 inches wide, off the length of both fabrics to use for your heart applique.
If one of your materials has a shorter width, cut the length in half and sew the long ends together. Using the seam to mark the middle of your blanket, cut both fabrics to your desired blanket size (allow for 1/4" seam).
Cut a heart shape out of the excess from each material. Pin each heart, right side up, onto the right side of the contrasting material. I chose to place the hearts in the right corner of the blanket. Using a tight zig-zag stitch, carefully follow the edge of each heart to form your applique.
Once the appliques are finished, pin the two materials, right sides together. Using a 1/4" seam, sew around the blanket, leaving a small opening, just big enough to fit your hands through, along one of the sides. Flip right side out. Tuck in the raw edges around the opening and secure with straight pins. Use safety pins to mark a border, 1-2 inches from the edge of the blanket.
Using the edge of the sewing foot as a guide, sew around the entire blanket.
If you're feeling really ambitious, edging your blanket with a blanket stitch would really add to the decorative factor!