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By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

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Fleece Blanket with Cotton Quilting Charm

Fleece Blanket with Cotton Quilting Charm

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This blanket makes a quick gift or home accessory. It utilizes the warmth and comfort of fleece yet has the charm of a cotton quilt. The smaller version of the instructions below is adored by our cat for her favorite spot to lounge.

Materials:
For a couch throw size:

  • 2 1/2 yards of 45" wide cotton novelty print or pieced fabric
  • 3 1/3 yards of solid color 60" wide fleece
  • thread
For a doll blanket or pet floor blanket
  • 33" by 26" solid color fleece
  • 19" by 12 1/2" cotton novelty print or pieced fabric
  • thread
Note:Preshrink all fabrics before you start construction. Mark the center of every side of each piece of fabric. Mark the center of each piece of fabric.

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