subject: Fleece Blankets - Quick And Great Gifts [print this page] Sometimes you will be puzzled in deciding to purchase a nice gift. A "blanket" is the perfect solution we recommended. There is always a kind of blanket to suit each individual and will deliver to the recipient a touch of warmth and comfort. Blanket gifted to family members will particularly be felt with love and care.
The traditional symbol of a blanket is its thermal function. However, nowadays people have cultivated the various usages of a blanket. Through investigation you will discover people used to bring a blanket when they travel, picnic just because it will bring them a comfortable touch.
Blanket is a daily necessity. How to keep your blanket nice and how to wash your blanket is now a great concern to people. The followings are some guidelines for your maintenance and laundry for your blanket.
During cold seasons, a blanket will make you feel warm and comfortable. A wide range of blankets, in various colors and designs, are available in the market. It is a caring thought to buy blankets for your family members. However, it is important that you understand the quality of blankets to make a right selection.
Need a gift for a forgotten birthday, early arrival of a baby or even a hostess gift for a last minute dinner invite - fleece blankets are perfect gifts. You can buy them in stores or make them at home yourself.
Fleece does not ravel or fray when you cut it. It comes in many colors, fun designs and is very soft and warm. You can even find pre-printed panels as well. Fleece is also fairly inexpensive.
To make the absolute quickest blanket gift ever, follow these instructions:
1) Purchase fleece pre-printed panel or length (generally 1 to 1.5 yards but if you aren't buying a panel, choose the length you wish).
2) Measure the length in inches and times this by 2; measure the width and times this by 2. Add these totals together and add 12" to get the amount of binding you need to have.
3) Cut and piece binding. Fold over and press.
4) Machine stitch binding to top of fleece blanket; fold over and pin to back. Stitch in-the-ditch on the front of the blanket, 'catching' the binding on the back, to secure it.
For an even faster finish, purchase satin blanket binding.
You can also find instructions for no sew fleece blankets. They are just as easy and make great gifts. So next time you need a quick gift and want to give something from the heart give a fleece blanket.
In any season, blankets are the necessities in our daily life. A good selection will make us comfortable for every season of the year.
