by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

Crib Blanket

I accidentally came across this fleece blanket kit on sale at Joann's so I decided my soon to be grandson needed that since this will match his room. Fleece was a great deal, but then, of course, I needed to buy that fancy Edge Stitch rotary cutter to make the holes for the crocheted edge I decided to put on it (FYI, I don't crochet) and some yarn to snazz it up and the fleece blanket wasn't such a great deal after all!!!
It's a nice big crib sized blanket.

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by buffy1 07 Apr 2014

very cute

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bowlds by bowlds 10 Apr 2014

Thanks!

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by pcteddyb 07 Apr 2014

Came out cute! That looks like a great blade to have - had not seen one like it before.

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bowlds by bowlds 07 Apr 2014

I think it's pretty darn neat, you have to be careful though, once cut...that's it!

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by sonjapotgieter 07 Apr 2014

Beautiful....Great work on it!!!

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bowlds by bowlds 07 Apr 2014

Thank you!

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by pldc 07 Apr 2014

wow I never knew there was a dotted line blade that must make it so much easier! Your blanket may end up being the one he hangs on to everyday so well worth it! & either way it is so very sweet I would have bought it too! ~hugs~

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bowlds by bowlds 07 Apr 2014

I hope it holds up if he drags it around!

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by cfidl 07 Apr 2014

I just found my dotted line blade! Is that single crochet? I can do that, for a little while. I hope. Time to do a fleece blankkie! I have a Christmas fleece I have been meaning to finish! Now it will be easy Thank you!

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bowlds by bowlds 07 Apr 2014

My crochet skills are somewhat lacking but I think it's a single crochet stitch!

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by toogie 07 Apr 2014

Looks really well finished.I crochet an edge around plisse blankets.Once though,when I was piercing the hole for my crochet,because I had hemmed the edge first turning a double 1/4 in seam/hem,I stuck the crochet hook through the hem and my finger! OUCH! Like getting a fish hook in you. I now have an awl I go around the hemmed edge with,making my holes,a few at a time,crochet up to that,them make some more.So much easier and a lot less painful-lol

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bowlds by bowlds 07 Apr 2014

You need to check out my blade link, you'd love that!

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by decojo 06 Apr 2014

very nice!

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

Thanks!

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by noah 06 Apr 2014

Oh i love the edge never heard of this before i MUST go see,excellent job:):)hugs

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

I saw it on YouTube! Gramma Youtube taught me how to crochet the edge!

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by rescuer Moderator 06 Apr 2014

Nicely done!

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

Thank you

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by dailylaundry 06 Apr 2014

Well done - I love the colors!!!!! Hugs, Laura*

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

Thank you, I love these fabrics also.

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by jrob Moderator 06 Apr 2014

Well, he's worth it I'm sure. ☺

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

I'm sure he will be!

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by oaro 06 Apr 2014

very nice

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

Thank you!

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by highlandermom 06 Apr 2014

Very cute blanket and I understand them kind of sales. I tend them more often than I like. I am now curious about the cutter so will check that out thank you for the link.

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

Thank you, the cutter is pretty slick!

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by shirley124 06 Apr 2014

Love the balnket and the rotary cutter. It is a must have. I will have to see if they are availabe here in Australia. Would Dennis count these as scissors?

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kanny by kanny 06 Apr 2014

I live in Australia pretty sure I have seen them at "Spotlight" just never new what they would be used for.

graceandham by graceandham 06 Apr 2014

Yes, I'm afraid it counts, just like pinking shears count. Still a cutting device.

bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

I don't understand this conversation. Is there some limit in Australia on scissors??

jrob by jrob 06 Apr 2014

It's a running joke about how many scissors some of us own.

bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

Oh, ok, I was out of the loop!!!

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by kanny 06 Apr 2014

This looks great Cathy! I love the colours and I checked out your link I sooo do need one of those rotary hole cutters too.

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

Thanks!
I actually bought a different one at Joann's but it was not good. The holes were too close together, the one in the link is perfect. It had some cute ideas on ways to use in a little booklet that came with it. I'm sure I will use it again.

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by Leaha 06 Apr 2014

This looks very nice, of course you needed the rest of the items or you could never have produces this beauty in exactly this way. Great Job.

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

I know!
Thanks.

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by asterixsew Moderator 06 Apr 2014

Lovely work and I do love the story that goes with it

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

Thank you, my daughter loves it

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by aussiequilter 06 Apr 2014

very nice

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bowlds by bowlds 06 Apr 2014

Thank you!

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