When the leaves turn to gold in Vermont it starts getting cold. The 
                            winters can be brutal.  When you get to be my age the old bones creak 
                            and hurt with the climate. I make "no sew" fleece blankets (throws) that 
                            warms the body instantly.  Below are the simple steps to make one. It 
                            only takes about 3 hours to create something that you will love to wrap 
                            up in on a cold winter's night. They make wonderful gifts as well.




 
              



            Step One
You will need 2 yds of plain and
2 yards of patterned fleece that
measures about 60" wide.  If you
want a long blanket for a twin
bed then go with 3 yards of each.
                




 
              



           Step Two
Each piece of your fabric will 
have two sides of selvage.  You
will have to cut them off.  Try
to cut a straight line, it doesnt
have to be perfect but keep it
as straight as you can.
                




 
              



            Step Three

Now put your fabrics together. Be
sure you have them equal lengths
all around.  If your pattern has
a brighter side make sure that is
the side that is facing up.  Now
pin the material together and cut
4 inch squares out of each corner.
I use an acrylic template for this
but a simple 4" square made out of 
an old cereral box will work too. 
                




 
              



            Step Four

Once you have your two pieces of 
fabric pinned together and you have 
cut 4" squares out of each corner,
then you commence cutting strips
about 3/4" wide and 4" long along the
edges beginning at one corner.  Tie
the strips together in a double knot
as you go. You will do this all around 
the blanket until it is finished. Do
not stretch the material anymore than
is necessary to make the ties.  If you 
want longer fringe on your blanket then 
you should cut the corners in 5" squares 
and make your cuts 5" long around.
                




 
              



            Step Five

You have now cut and tied down one
side to your second corner.  Simply
keep it as straight as you can and
turn to start to go down the other
side.  You continue this way until
you have finished going all around
the blanket.  Remember not to pull
too tightly on the strips as you tie.
                




 
              



            Step Six
Now you have fringed all around the
blanket, it is time to take all the
pins out and step back and admire
your finished product. That wasn't
so bad now was it? And so warm!
                


   


   

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