{"id":10685,"date":"2021-08-14T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-14T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=10685"},"modified":"2022-06-19T14:52:55","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T18:52:55","slug":"faux-chenille-baby-blanket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/faux-chenille-baby-blanket\/","title":{"rendered":"Faux Chenille Baby Blanket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"778\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Faux-chenille-baby-blanket-small2.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket. I want to make a full sized on for my own bed. Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10714 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Faux-chenille-baby-blanket-small2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Faux-chenille-baby-blanket-small2-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Faux-chenille-baby-blanket-small2-418x650.jpg 418w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Faux-chenille-baby-blanket-small2-96x150.jpg 96w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/778;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Faux-chenille-baby-blanket-small2.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket. I want to make a full sized on for my own bed. Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Faux-chenille-baby-blanket-small2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Faux-chenille-baby-blanket-small2-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Faux-chenille-baby-blanket-small2-418x650.jpg 418w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Faux-chenille-baby-blanket-small2-96x150.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After my recent attempt at quilting and all the adventures, failures, and very steep learning curve that went into making a baby quilt, I decided for my next expectant friend, a different approach was in order. Pinterest to the rescue for inspiration and I came across this tutorial for a faux chenille baby blanket. Although the end result is lovely, it didn't look easy and even the writer had plenty of problems along the way. Never to be daunted, I gathered my materials and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials needed:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-036.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket.  I want to make a full sized on for my own bed.  Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10691 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-036.jpg 374w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-036-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-036-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 374px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 374\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-036.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket.  I want to make a full sized on for my own bed.  Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-036.jpg 374w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-036-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-036-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Top layer &#8211; I used this cotton panel&nbsp;above. &nbsp;Any good quality non-stretch fabric should work. (See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/SearchResults2.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=panel&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE <\/a>for other cute panels to use.)<\/li><li>Quilt binding, or make your own<\/li><li>Underneath &#8211; shaggy layers, I used 3 pieces of flannel. &nbsp;Try with 3 or 4 layers.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/pins-and-needles\/odif-usa-505-spray-and-fix-temporary-fabric-adhesive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basting spray<\/a><\/li><li>Patience &#8211; lots of it<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I wish I'd used a lighter color blue flannel on mine, but my choice was limited to what I could get, and I could only get this dark navy. \u00a0Be aware that the color you have on the uppermost layer will very much dominate what it looks like when finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making those layers stick!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dana had a lot of problems caused by her layers shifting while she sewed. &nbsp;She had a busy print to hide any mistakes but with my printed panel, mistakes would be obvious so I HAD to make sure those layers stuck together and didn't shift. &nbsp;I wasn't so worried about the flannel so I stuck those 3 together with a light spray basting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-043.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket.  I want to make a full sized on for my own bed.  Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10692 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-043.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-043-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-043-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-043.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket.  I want to make a full sized on for my own bed.  Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-043.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-043-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-043-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I did half at a time, smoothing from the center out towards the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always work outside with basting spray. \u00a0No matter what you do, it will drift around onto the surrounding floor and some come with warnings about breathing in the fumes, etc. \u00a0I laid mine all out on the patio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it came to adding the top panel, I gave it a good spray all over, let it dry a little so it was a bit tacky, and then completely overdid it and sprayed it again. I thought at the time this was a solid idea and would prevent shifting, but I should have thought through the whole process first! &nbsp;Still, look how smooth it is. &nbsp;Perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-045.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket.  I want to make a full sized on for my own bed.  Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10693 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-045.jpg 374w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-045-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-045-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 374px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 374\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-045.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket.  I want to make a full sized on for my own bed.  Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-045.jpg 374w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-045-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-045-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The quilting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With everything (very) securely basted together, it was time to quilt. &nbsp;The layers have to be cut and sewn on the bias so I drew in a single line across the center at 45 degrees using a <a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/small-tools\/singer-dual-point-disappearing-ink-marking-pen-purple-ink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disappearing fabric marker<\/a>. &nbsp;I made this my first line of stitches and then used a quilting guide set up with my walking foot to sew lines of equally spaced stitches about 1\/2 inch apart. &nbsp;I used a white thread on the top and a navy underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-046.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket.  I want to make a full sized on for my own bed.  Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10694 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-046.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-046-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-046-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-046-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-046.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket.  I want to make a full sized on for my own bed.  Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-046.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-046-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-046-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-bottle-046-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let me tell you, I love to sew, but sewing and stitching are two different matters. \u00a0This took a LONG time and it was <em>not<\/em> interesting. \u00a0I had to take several &#8216;I'm going mad' breaks to get me through it. \u00a0Listen to an audiobook or something. \u00a0Anything to stop your brain from turning off and making wavy stitches &#8211; it can happen! \u00a0Also, don't do this in very hot weather because sewing for hours with a thick blanket on your lap is hot. \u00a0Yep, it's over 100 degrees here and I'm wearing a blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-001.jpg\" alt=\"Faux chenille baby blanket - the quilting process.\" class=\"wp-image-10695 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-001.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-001-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-001-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-001.jpg\" alt=\"Faux chenille baby blanket - the quilting process.\" class=\"wp-image-10695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-001.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-001-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-001-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, once it was done, I was happy. &nbsp;That top panel, in fact, <em>none<\/em> of the layers shifted even the tiniest bit and I managed to sew the whole thing perfectly without even the tiniest pucker. &nbsp;Hooray for the basting spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The cutting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What did I just say? \u00a0Hooray for the basting spray? \u00a0Er &#8211; NO! \u00a0There's nothing wrong with the product, its amazing. \u00a0But my over-liberal use solved one problem with the shifting, but now had caused me another. \u00a0Totally my own fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step involved cutting down through all those sewn channels, cutting through carefully just the layers of flannel, and leaving the cotton panel undamaged. \u00a0Now that might have been easy if the two weren't glued together so tightly it was like they had been nailed. I persevered for about 90 minutes, gently using my scissors to prise the flannel away from the cotton, make a little snip, separate the layers, snip, and so on. \u00a0It was painstaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-002.jpg\" alt=\"Faux chenille baby blanket.  Cutting through the flannel\" class=\"wp-image-10697 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-002.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-002-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-002.jpg\" alt=\"Faux chenille baby blanket.  Cutting through the flannel\" class=\"wp-image-10697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-002.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-002-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 90 minutes I had managed to snip my way through one small corner and my nerves were shot from trying to avoid poking my scissors through that front panel. \u00a0There was only one answer &#8211; wash out all the damned basting spray. \u00a0It's totally water soluble and intended to be washed out after use, so with all the quilting in place, I got myself a very big bucket and I hand washed the lot until it was nice and soft and I hoped most of the spray had dissolved away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relief at last. &nbsp;Yes, there were a few sticky patches left here and there, but mostly my scissors just slipped easily between the cotton and the flannel and it was easy to cut more confidently down those channels. &nbsp;Here's what it looks like cut &#8211; not too interesting so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10699 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-003.jpg\" alt=\"Faux chenille baby blanket. Cutting through the flannel\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-003.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-003-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-003-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10699\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-003.jpg\" alt=\"Faux chenille baby blanket. Cutting through the flannel\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-003.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-003-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-003-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a go at this project, I really recommend hand washing after quilting to remove the basting spray and make it easier to cut those channels. &nbsp;Or, just use less spray in the first place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trimming and squaring up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's interesting how if you buy 4 yards of fabric, all of which are said to be 44 inches wide, just how much variation you get in both width and length. My panel had a blue border printed around the outside of the print, but actually, at the top the entire blue border was printed on the selvage where all the little holes are in the edge of the fabric, and I had to trim that off. \u00a0Hopefully, no one will notice when the blanket is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I trimmed off all the rough edges with a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/rotary_cutter\" title=\"Amazon.com: Fiskars 45mm Contour Rotary Cutter (195210-1001): Arts, Crafts &amp;amp; Sewing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">rotary cutter<\/a>. &nbsp;The design on the panel made this easy to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-014.jpg\" alt=\"Faux chenille baby blanket - trimming the edges\" class=\"wp-image-10700 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-014.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-014-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-014-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-014.jpg\" alt=\"Faux chenille baby blanket - trimming the edges\" class=\"wp-image-10700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-014.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-014-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Shaggy-quilt-014-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binding the blanket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I bought a quarter yard in this fun stripe which matches the panel because it should look good with the stripes going across the binding. \u00a0I cut my strips 3 inches wide and had plenty with some leftover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/buy\/0325104\/ships-ahoy-stripe-blue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Large_0325104\" class=\"wp-image-10701 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Large_0325104\" class=\"wp-image-10701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Large_0325104.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with part of the quilt cut and then hand washed earlier in the process, part of the flannel was now already all fluffy and wavy. &nbsp;Sigh. &nbsp;So applying the binding wasn't quite as easy as I would have liked. &nbsp;I had to carefully use the tip of my iron to press out all that flannel flat again around the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I sewed on the binding with the flannel facing up so I could keep it nice and flat as I sewed, then I turned over and hand-stitched to the front panel. \u00a0I think it looks nice and neat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"204\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Binding-collage.jpg\" alt=\"Faux chenille baby blanket - the binding process\" class=\"wp-image-10708 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Binding-collage.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Binding-collage-300x87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Binding-collage-500x146.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Binding-collage-150x44.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/204;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Binding-collage.jpg\" alt=\"Faux chenille baby blanket - the binding process\" class=\"wp-image-10708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Binding-collage.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Binding-collage-300x87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Binding-collage-500x146.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Binding-collage-150x44.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The magic happens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NOW, at last, the blanket is ready for the magic. \u00a0I already had a sneak peek when I washed it earlier, but was so excited to see how this would come out. \u00a0I threw it in the washer for a delicates cycle &#8211; I admit I was worried the flannel would all fall apart and I'd open the lid to find a piece of cotton and binding and a load of fluff everywhere. \u00a0Thank goodness, after all that work &#8211; it came out beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-blanket.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket. I want to make a full sized on for my own bed. Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10710 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-blanket.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-blanket-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-blanket-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-blanket-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-blanket.jpg\" alt=\"The most adorable chenille style baby blanket. I want to make a full sized on for my own bed. Just takes a bit of patience!\" class=\"wp-image-10710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-blanket.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-blanket-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-blanket-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Baby-blanket-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I really do wish I'd had a lighter blue for the backing, but I'm still delighted with it. \u00a0I hope that the Mom To Be likes it as much as I do. \u00a0My husband loves it and wants me to sew us a big-sized one for the bedroom. \u00a0I'm not sure I have the patience for that. \u00a0That would work out maybe 6 times as big. \u00a06 times as much sewing straight lines, 6 times as much cutting those little channels. \u00a0It would give us 6 times as much snuggly goodness&#8230; \u00a0It just might be worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode709Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After my recent attempt at quilting and all the adventures, failures, and very steep learning curve that went into making a baby quilt, I decided for my next expectant friend, a different approach was in order. 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