December 15, 2023
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It is so much fun to embroider bankets and they make a
wonderful gift. These tips will help them last!
Flannel is a comfortable and versatile fabric which makes it
perfect for kids of all ages.
Quality Counts
There is a measurable difference in flannel quality across
the market. A better cut will wear well, be softer, and last longer.
Pre-shrink & Iron
Always machine wash and dry your flannel before stitching.
It will shrink quite a bit. I like to iron it to remove all wrinkles using
spray starch or Best Press.
Pick a Panel
There are some adorable flannel panels on the market. That
takes the real work out of constructing a blanket.
To make it larger/adult sized, just buy coordinating flannel
yardage and add basic strip borders.
Batting and Backing
Use a cotton, low-loft batting. Always cut your batting and
backing larger than your panel so that you can quilt to the edge. Make a
self-binding for the edge or cut everything to size after you are done
stitching the panel.
Decorative Stitches & Thread
Most embroidery machines have built-in stitches that you can
easily use to quilt a panel to batting/wadding and backing. Test them out on a
sample to get your needle position perfected before stitching the real thing.
Polyester thread will shine and wear well with laundering
while cottons will have more of a matte finish.
Debbie SewBlest