tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post224488592027794342..comments2024-01-20T13:27:10.908-05:00Comments on Simply Shoeboxes: Mini Fleece Lovey Blankies ~ Great for 2 to 4 Year Old Operation Christmas Child Shoebox GiftsCheryl @ Simply Shoeboxeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128246500106501585noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-71354033429155935502015-04-20T11:01:50.024-04:002015-04-20T11:01:50.024-04:00Having tried (and failed) making fleece loveys wit...Having tried (and failed) making fleece loveys with crocheted edgings, I discovered a tool that helps immensely.<br /><br />It makes little holes in the fleece as you run it along the fabric. So much easier than poking a needle through the fleece. <br /><br />Thank you for letting me share the link here, Simply Shoeboxes. You are one of my shoeboxing heroes!<br /><br />http://Suzanne Broadhursthttp://www.suzannebroadhurst.com/2015/04/16/crochet-edging-the-tool-that-works/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-65111359582784471952015-01-10T00:44:26.031-05:002015-01-10T00:44:26.031-05:00Most kids love their little blankies and I'm s...Most kids love their little blankies and I'm sure the kids who receive yours love them, too. All three designs look great and you've used bright, fun fabric.Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-66367100771057465682014-10-12T20:23:00.554-04:002014-10-12T20:23:00.554-04:00I did not use fray stop since they were sewn in so...I did not use fray stop since they were sewn in so well and they were covered well. I actually sewed them on the one side of the fabric first (ribbons sewn once). Then I sewed the two pieces right side together (twice) then I turned it and sewed around the outside edge (third time). Where I left open to turn those did not get the second sewing, but did get the final sewing (hope this is makingCheryl @ Simply Shoeboxeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06128246500106501585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-57182979742736527962014-10-12T20:04:09.940-04:002014-10-12T20:04:09.940-04:00When you were sewing the one with the ribbons, wha...When you were sewing the one with the ribbons, what do you mean that you sewed most of them three times? I could see two (Inside out, then top-stitching). How far into the blanket did the ribbon loops go? Did you use fray stop on the ends?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-62106753825190765452013-11-16T14:37:51.806-05:002013-11-16T14:37:51.806-05:00Such a cute idea! I love adding homemade items. Th...Such a cute idea! I love adding homemade items. Thank you for sharing this tutorial at Fluster's Creative Muster. Now that you found our party I hope that you'll continue to join us every Tuesday evening. Fluster Busterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257576393023695178noreply@blogger.com