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Diy Shabby Chic baby blanket

 So your first step is to pick the fabric you want to use. Then you will cut out a piece of each the same size. I made mine pretty big so it could be used into toddler age.
After you have cut your squares you need to decide how big you want your ruffles. I wanted mine about 2 inch or so. So I cut 5 inch wide strips. I cut enough to go around my square 1 and 3/4 times.
 Now you place the strips wrong side together and sew on the ends. You will end up with one very very long strip of fabric.
 Now you iron down your seems. prep is important for a beautiful outcome.
 Then you fold your strip in half length wise and iron it down.
 Now people have a few ways to ruffle. Some use a long stitch and pull the thread. Some use that insane ruffle foot. (I have one, too scared yet to try it!) I do it like this... I use both hands and gently bunch up the fabric as I feed it through the foot. You can look up how to ruffle on Google or You tube and find a method you are comfortable with.
 We are getting there!

 Now you lay down your squares and smooth it out so it is  even and flat.  Next you place your ruffle down on the edge. You want to lay it flush with the edge. Then you lay down the top piece.



 After you are done pinning start sewing. Make sure you don't sew your opening shut. Once you're done sewing, turn your blanket inside out and fold in your opening. Place your ruffle into that opening and pin it. If you need to trim off some of the ruffle so it fits, you can finish the edge. I had to on mine.


 Now you sew all the way around the blanket. Stay close to the edge and check often to make sure it isn't bunched up on the underside.
I hope yours turns out as great as I think mine did. If you have any questions just ask. I would love to know what you think so please feel free to leave comments. Thanks for checking out my blog and have a blessed day!
~Abigail

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  1. VonnieApril 12, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Abby, Love the blankie lucky little girl to have niece that loves to make special things. You should experiment with your ruffle foot, they are amazing (not for everything but I like mine for some stuff I use it sometime to sew things together and ruffle at the same time and sometimes just to ruffle. And you are so right about the ironing making all the difference

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