blankets for shelter

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Originally posted by jazzcat
Deb - would you post a picture of one you've made? I

Hey Lori - you get more than you asked for I went and sewed one up to see how long it takes also and it takes less than an hour. I took some pics along the way - now this is just my way - there are probably lots of good ways but this is very easy. First I cut two pieces of fabric and one piece of batting, pin the fabric right sides together and the batting against the wrong side on top and pin together..sew around three sides..

Then turn it inside out and you will have the pretty side out, batting inside, and one open side....

Then pin that open side together, tucking in the raw edges and catching the batting - I use a zigzag stitch for this.

Here it is finished...backside...

frontside...

One yard of fabric makes four of them, if you use plain muslin for the backing or the yard can make two if they are printed on both sides.
To quilt - Just make a few straight lines, maybe diagonal with a large stitch, several times across the quilt should do it! Or if the fabric has a large pattern, you could simply outline parts of the pattern and they would stand out and hold the bat in place at the same time! I am headed to Wal-Mart to see if I can find some cute pet themed fabrics. So far I have used pieces I have picked up over the years and hoarded. I would like to find something with pawprints if I can. I think I will also start using a flannel or lightweight solid as the backing so there is only print on one side.
Enjoy!