Blanket Makers: No-Sew Fleece!

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We are looking for volunteers to make blankets out of fleece. You do not need to sew! All you need is a pair of scissors and a little bit of time.

Instructions are easy:
Trim the edge of the fabric - the curly part with or without writing.
Fold the fabric in 1/4 with all open corners at one end - no folds.
Cut out a square about 5 inches in the corner. This will be your guide and keep you from making a "round" looking blanket.
While it's folded ONLY CUT THE TWO sides by the "notch" you just cut - NEVER CUT ON A FOLD.
This is when you cut the fringe.

Using the scissors you cut 1" wide strips like fringe into the edges of the fabric (about 4-5" deep)
Open the fabric. If it's two pieces you have cut, keep them aligned - we sometimes pin them in the middle to hold them together.
Then simply tie the fringe around your finger like a balloon. You can also layer the fabric, using two pieces of fleece placed one on top of the other, cut the 1" strips through both layers of fabric, then tie the corresponding strips from layer 1 and layer 2 together like a balloon.

There are other ways to do these that involve sewing the edges, braiding them. Those are fine, too. As long as they will hold together when washed and dried. Check out JoAnn fabrics for their coupons and kits that are ALWAYS on sale.

Helpful Tip: If you know any quilters, ask for their help too! You can cut the fringe quicker by using a rotary cutter and cutting mat such as what quilters use. https://binkypatrol.org/category/patterns/fleece-blanket-patterns/

It's an easy project that can be done as a family, a group project, or individually.

Contact: sfinch@binkypatrol.org for a drop-off or mail-in location near you! It's that easy! Chapters are listed on our website.