Braided fleece

After making the fleece blankets a couple weeks ago, I wanted to try the braided edge on a scarf. And it works!! It ends up being a little thick since it's double layered. That's great if you want it really warm. If you're looking for something lighter, though, you might be better off with a single layer scarf with just the ends fringed. Here's how I did it... I layered my two kinds of fleece and cut out a piece. For my first scarf I used the whole width of the fabric (fleece usually comes…

Are you looking for easy and cheap projects to do with your kids this summer? We have instructions for making a braided-rope dog toy.

If you're looking for a way to make fleece blankets without those bumpy knots and losing so much to the fringe, this is it! I picked up...

For the past few days we’ve been working on some fleece blankets for Project Linus which is a really cool organization that provides blankets to children and teens in the hospital. We’v…

Gleaning off Yesterdays post--I've compiled a fun list of fleece blankets --easy peasy lemon squeezy! Bound Fleece Blanket There isn't a tutorial for this one...but love the piecy look! make a fleece sleeping bag No Sew

Get ready for winter with this cozy handmade blanket. It's made with two layers of soft fleece and has a braided edge for a beautifully finished look.

If you're looking for a way to make fleece blankets without those bumpy knots and losing so much to the fringe, this is it! I picked up a bunch of fleece at Jo-Anns Black Friday sale ($3 a yard...plus 20% off that with the coupon). Since then we've been drowning in fleece blankets. We've been making them to go with other gifts for kids on the Giving Tree at Firecracker's school. I have to confess that I've never really made fleece blankets before. Our kids have plenty of them, including some…

To finish a fleece blanket, fold over and pin the raw edges and set your sewing machine to a zigzag pattern. Stitch about ¼ inch (0.64 cm) from the edge. Backstitch the final 1 inch (2.5 cm) to secure the edges.

A fringe scarf will not only keep you cozy and warm but will also make a nice accent for any outfit. You don't even have to know how to sew for this piece-of-cake project.

Braid Edge Fleece Blanket: This easy braid edge fleece blanket is cuddly and soft without the hard knots of no sew fleece blankets. This project is ideal for beginning sewers.