Idle Di

I thought someone might be able to help me. I have two large pieces of polar fleece. I would like to put them together to make a blanket for the grand children. I am going to blanket stitch by hand the edge, but do I need to sew in the middle of the blanket to hold the two pieces together and if so what is the best way.

Di

Freckles48

I think they might slip and slide against each other. However, I was thinking if you stitch somewhat in from the edge you could cut in and fringe the edges or knot them. Might make some visual appeal with both pieces especially if they are different colours.

Garden Gnome

Have you considered tying the blanket, like people tie quilts?

tranum

I prefer sewing 2 pieces of fleece together like a pillowcase. I actually Use a dinner plate to mark the corners as a curve. In other words, sew all 4 corners with opening at center of one side. Trim corners, turn right side out and stitch shut by hand. The finished product will fold up so much nicer. Just my opinion.

meyert

you have gotten some good suggestions, but I would just add that yes I would sew across the width of the blanket in a few places. that will keep the 2 layers from flopping around

QuiltE

Or what about making two blankets for the grands,
with a traditional cotton fabric on the other side?
or a jumbo block quilt?
Then quilt it, as you wish?

Here's a jumbo block quilt that I made with a polar fleece backing.
Maybe some inspiration for you?
Who Let the Cows Out?? ... a jumbo one block quilt with fleece backing

NJ Quilter

I, too, think you would need to do at least a bit of stitching in the middle to keep the two pieces from sliding around. I don't think you'd need to do much as the polar fleece tends to be a bit 'sticky' in my mind - but at least some.

Mousie

ohhh, commented on your cow quilt, QuiltE. I love it!

QuiltE

Thanks Mousie!!! ... I followed you and am always glad to provide some inspiration!

Still Sew N

I make a lot of fleece blankets and I don't take the time to "quilt" or stitch them at all to hold them together.

I use the entire width of the fabric and decide on the length. They are stitched right sides together the length of the blanket. Then I turn it inside out and stitch approx. 3/4" away from the stitching line. Then I mark the open ends approx. 4" up and stitch across. Using a rotary cutter, I make 1" fringe. I have not ever stitched them together except on the long sides. They hold up amazingly well with no slippage. My kids each have several, my grandson has several. I keep them in our RV, we have several in our living room. They make great gifts. I've even made them for our dogs. Since these fleece blankets get a lot of wear and tear and washing and drying, they really hold up and are very warm. Hope this helped.