Minky binding tutorial

Someone recently asked me if I had a tutorial for my minky blankets so I thought I'd write one up as I make my next one. When I say minky blanket I mean a small 32- 36" x 32- 36" patchwork top with minky on the back. Here are some examples of ones I've done: In this tutorial I interchange the words "quilt" and "blanket". I used 6 fabrics from the Fairy Lights Collection. My daughter gave me these fabrics last year and I'm just now using them. Neither one of us knew that this was "glow in the…

Jenny Doan shows us a new take on the original self-binding baby blanket that makes this project easier than ever! Learn how to make this blanket with Shannon Cuddle® Fabric.

Throughout the winter, many people ask me to quilt minky and fleece blankets for them. Sometimes people ask me how to add fleece or minky fabric to the back of a cotton quilt, and sometimes people …

One of my good friends is expecting a baby boy in just a couple of weeks and so I made her a baby quilt for when her little guy decides to make his appearance (she's pretty pumped to be done with this pregnancy!). She picked out the colors and the back fabric and she has good taste, because it turned out lovely! (If I do say so myself.) So, to start I purchased: - 1 yard white broadcloth - 1 yard gray broadcloth - 1 yard gray minky - package of crib-sized batting (use a coupon or wait until…

This week, for Sew Together Tuesday, Shannon Fabrics National Educator Teresa Coates goes all-in on binding Cuddle® minky plush fabric quilts and blankets!

**Edit** I never thought this post would get so much attention after I shared in one of my social media sewing groups! I'm so happy to see comments from all of you who have tried out sewing with minky using my tips! Please enjoy and stay creative! -J Since I've been in school and…

Enjoy this self binding minky blanket tutorial. Kids love the softness and comfort this baby blanket provides. Great for a baby gift!

The mitered corner- Self-binding Cuddle Minky Baby Blanket- #Sewing #Project #Tutorial by Ashley of @makeitandloveit http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2015/08/03/cuddle-self-binding-baby-blanket-with-applique/ - with Cuddle Dimple Silver http://www.shannonfabrics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=968_974&products_id=409 and Mini Stripe Cuddle Turquoise/Snow http://www.shannonfabrics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=968_976&products_id=1076 - it even has a Cuddle applique

It's a boy! My (husband's) niece is having a boy in a week or so and while this isn't her only gift, it is my favorite one! I'm only 26 and certainly not old enough to be a great aunt (ugh!) but my husband's sisters are much older than. Besides, nothing makes me happier than new babies in the family!!! This is such a lovely blanket and the best part is that it comes together so quickly! I made this one with the following items: 1 yard minky fabric 1 1/2 yards patterned fabric Scissors Pins…