Who wouldn’t want to cuddle up with this soft and cozy blanket? Make this snuggly throw for your little one a baby shower gift or for yourself. This simple blanket will come together in a snap and pairs perfectly with the Plush Pillow project! Both can be made with your new Baby Lock Zeal sewing machine. Blanket Size: Approximately 50” x 56”. Download printable instructions.
Materials:
- 5 - 10” Cuddle® Strips in colors of your choice from Shannon Fabrics or you can cut the strips from five different print fabrics (if using a different not pre-cut fabric cut to 56”)
- 1 ½ Yards of white Cuddle Fabric from Shannon Fabrics for backing
- Madeira® Cotona thread for sewing
- Walking Foot
- Wonder Clips
- Basic sewing supplies
Tools:
- Baby Lock® Zeal sewing machine
Steps:
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With right sides together use the Wonder Clips to clip the two of the strips together along the seam line.
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Place the clips very close together to hold the Cuddle Strip sections together during sewing
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Tip: Placing the clips very close together will help to hold the sections together so that the fabric does not shift during sewing.
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Set up the machine for straight stitch sewing:
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Set the length to 2.5.
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Use the left needle position.
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Thread the machine; top and bobbin with white Madeira Cotona thread.
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Attach the walking foot.
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Using a ½” seam allowance throughout stitch the seam together. Remove the clips as you sew.
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Sew five strips together to form the top of the blanket.
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Measure the top of the blanket length and width. Write down this measurement.
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Cut a section from the white Cuddle fabric that has the same measurement.
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Clip the two sections together along the outer edges with the clips positioned very close together.
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Using a ½” seam allowance sew around the outer edge going a slow even pace. Remove the wonder clips one by one. Leave a 6” opening for turning.
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Clip the corners and turn the blanket right side out.
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Hand stitch the opening closed.
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To finish the blanket stitch-in-the-ditch along the vertical seam lines. This will quilt the two layers together.