COZY FLANNEL BLANKET DIY

Easy to make cozy FLANNEL BLANKET. Make this in colors that work with your decor and in a weight that is perfect for your climate.

 We spend lots of time on our patio and porch all year round. And since we have a fire pit, fall and winters are perfect for a roaring fire roasting hot dogs or marshmallows. And a blanket is a must to keep us toasty! The problem with blankets around the wood fire is they smelled like smoke and they carried that smokey smell into our home. I’ve solved the problem by making cozy flannel blankets just for outside sitting! This is such an easy diy! These blankets can go into the washer and dryer without worrying if they will shrink or fade or be ruined. And one more added bonus… I am making them in colors that work with my outdoor decor!

 

Easy to make cozy FLANNEL BLANKET. Make this in colors that work with your decor and in a weight that is perfect for your climate.

I used ordinary flannel from our local fabric store. It had a nice weight to it! 

Here’s the beauty of this cozy flannel blanket… you can make it any color, size and weight that works for you.

If you want a very light blanket you can sew up the blanket without any interfacing. If you like a mid-weight blanket you can use a mid-weight interfacing and if you, like me, want a warm blanket you can use a heavier interfacing! 

I made this blanket for my back porch swing! You can find me here at some point almost every day! This blanket is 44″ x 71″ and is a heavier weight. Just right to be used as a large lap blanket.

I have a couple more blankets to make this weekend… and another fun thing make to keep us warm outside that I’ll share next week!

Easy to make cozy FLANNEL BLANKET. Make this in colors that work with your decor and in a weight that is perfect for your climate.

Let’s make a cozy flannel blanket… here’s how!

Material: 

  • 4 yards of flannel  (The fabric I chose was 45 ” wide)
  • 2 yards of fusible interfacing (I used Pellon heavy duty interfacing that was 45 ” wide)
  • coordinating thread

 

Easy to make cozy FLANNEL BLANKET. Make this in colors that work with your decor and in a weight that is perfect for your climate.

  1. Make sure you wash and dry flannel before you sew it. This will pre-shrink the fabric so when it’s made into a blanket it can be washed and dried.
  2. Fold the material in half so it measures 45″ x 72″. Cut the fabric in half along the fold.
  3. Put the Pellon interfacing on top of a half piece of flannel (wrong side up) with the interfacing rough side down. Pin together and iron the interfacing to the flannel piece according to directions.

Easy to make cozy FLANNEL BLANKET. Make this in colors that work with your decor and in a weight that is perfect for your climate.

4. When the interfacing has adhered to the flannel, put the piece of flannel that was not ironed to the interfacing down on a flat surface with the right side facing up and put the other piece of flannel interfacing side up on top of it. Pin all the edges together. Sew all edges with a 1/2 inch seam allowance leaving 1/4 of one side open. Turn the flannel to the right sides.

5. Turn under the raw edges of the unfinished side 1/2″ and pin together as shown above. 

6. Sew a 1/4 inch seam around the entire blanket including the turned under side.

You have your very own person blanket!

Easy to make cozy FLANNEL BLANKET. Make this in colors that work with your decor and in a weight that is perfect for your climate.

Wouldn’t you like to make a blanket or two or three for fall and winter?

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Easy to make cozy FLANNEL BLANKET. Make this in colors that work with your decor and in a weight that is perfect for your climate.

 

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179 Comments

  1. So easy! Love the flannel plaid…thanks Yvonne! Love the idea of just using these for outdoors.

  2. K. Van Patten says:

    Love the color and the idea! Wish I’d had these last Oct. while glamping in CO! Thanks for sharing!

  3. Tracy Longhenry says:

    Love the coziness of flannel! Perfect!

  4. Excited to try this! Great idea!

  5. Sandra G. McNichol says:

    Love plaid flannel blankets!

  6. I love this idea, and your choice of flannel colors. I have recently bought several different plaid flannel pieces to make capes. It is a very similar process. I can not wait for the weather to cool down so we can enjoy these goodies.

  7. Thanks for easy tutorial and idea

  8. Laurene Shewan says:

    We are fortunate to have a $2.99 per yard store in our town. Can’t wait to buy some flannel and make these to give as gifts. Such a great idea.

  9. Very pretty plaid and simple sew! Thanks!

  10. Why are you using interfacing? Do you really need it?

    1. I’m using a fleece interfacing for extra warmth. It gets cold even around our fire pit!

  11. Carol Barton says:

    Have flannel already, so this will be my project for today! Can’t wait!

  12. Anne Marie says:

    What a great idea – love your flannel choice..

  13. Sherrill Baumgardner says:

    Great idea to pick college colors in flannel and make it a Game Blanket. Thanks for tutorial.

    1. What a fabulous Idea! We are big Penn State fans so the colors of my porch swing blanket are perfect!

  14. Love the blue…would make great gifts! Thanks for instruction!

  15. Linda Ann says:

    You make it look so easy!! I love the idea of a flannel throw. I find many throws I find in the stores are synthetic and not as cozy as I would like. When we moved I trashed my 30+ year old sewing machine and have been debating getting a new one. I’m wondering if some of the simpler, less expensive machines I see would be good for something like this and sewing some pillows? I’m really out of the sewing machine loop here!

    1. Carol Davis says:

      Having the same situation in the past I purchased an inexpensive machine, only to discover the tension never held on lightweight materials and it would not sew thru several layers of fabric with ease. It was a waste of money. Upgraded to one that was in the midrange and have been satisfied with the machine for the simple item I mend and sew. Hope that helps.

      1. Linda, make sure you look at a sewing machine’s reviews. And thanks Carol for your info! YOU rock!

  16. Lorri Rauscher says:

    Where oh where do you find the time to do all these terrific ideas? We enjoy sitting outside as well but we don’t have a fire pit so we just use our different blankets when it starts to get cold.

  17. Jonne Molesky says:

    Love the blanket colors!

  18. That looks very fast and easy ! Very pretty on the bench.

  19. Plaids and fall, they go together so beautifully!
    It was cool when I took the dog out this am, to snuggle under one of those
    blankets on the porch with a cup of hot “jo”, what a great way to begin this
    beautiful day!!

  20. Is there such a thing as having too much Flannel ? I think not.
    Very nice !

  21. Here in TX we do not have many cool nights. It was 100 degrees yesterday. That said, I love a flannel blanket. I made a KING size single layer blanket for our bed a few years ago in a big BUFFALO check. Everyone loves it when they see it and ask where it came from. I just used 9 yards of flannel and a king size sheet as a backing. Makes a nice spread and is not too heavy to sleep under.

    I really do like the plaid print you picked. It is very nice.

  22. Flannels and warm PJs and slippers go together.

  23. Marilyn Soto says:

    Yvonne -Do you ever sleep? And if you do is that where you dream up all these super ideas? I can’t wait to make a few of these for indoors and out.

    1. I have the best “job” in the world! It’s always on my mind, Marilyn!

  24. When I first read “cozy flannel blanket DIY”, my first thought was I can’t do this, I’m not a sewer! But as I continued to read the post I realized this seemed so easy. Everyone in my family have fire pits. These blankets would be perfect for Christmas gifts. I’m off to the fabric store! Thanks, Yvonne!

  25. Susan Gannett says:

    Great idea! We are having a screened porch added to our house, so I know I’m going to need some of these! Thanks!

  26. Such a clever use of flannel! I would never have thought of such a cute idea for the porch. My porch rocking chairs need at least one of those. Thanks for a fun and simple idea !!!!

  27. Beautiful colors of blue. I am really into plaids this year. It seems to be trending. Thank you for making everything seem so simple that even the sewing “challenged” can do it. 🙂

  28. What a great idea! Thanks for the great instructions … simple to make!

  29. Julie Maier says:

    So cozy – I can almost feel the warmth!

  30. I would love to make these, but I don’t know how to sew! Wish someone would teach me!

    1. The best way to learn to sew…. Is just to start. Buy or rent a mid priced machine from a local dealer. (New or used, support your local small sellers and repair shops) Most have free lesson to get you started and will continue to support your questions, lessons, repairs and supplies as your experience grows.

      Start slow…buy the best fabric quality you can afford. Cheap bargain bin fabric will be unpleasant to work with, provide poor results and you will never be happy with it. Buy only for one project at a time! I can’t stress this enough. As your skills develop your taste in fabric and quality will improve and change. Also you won’t feel guilt for having more “stuff” around. There are always sales running and you won’t miss any great buys. Use your store coupons to purchase the really expensive items, one pair fabric scissors, separate craft scissors, rulers, mats, rotary cutter, seam rubber, glass head pins, quality thread etc.

      Before purchasing fabrics, visit some quality dress or quilt stores if possible. Touch and pet the fabric. Yes pet… Sewers love fabric and notions. You will feel a tingle of excitement when you touch it. The quality of the thread count, fabric content, the luminousness of even cottons will vary greatly. You will feel the difference. When you are ready to buy your first fabrics, you can purchase from the bargain stores but your selection will already be more refined. You will be able to tell which fabrics are better.

      Start with projects that have straight simple seeing lines. Read, study, plan and measure multiple times before cutting. Enjoy the process. Start a small sample note book. Use this to plan, sketch, save samples, patterns, measurements and notes on fabrics and notions used as your reference for future projects.

      Lastly…just start. Some projects will work out, some won’t. It is just fabric. Not flesh and blood. You will learn with each project and pat your self on the back when it works out. Don’t be too critical of your work. Even experienced sewers have to rip out seams, throw out projects and start fresh. A lot like learning to cook I think. Enjoy the process. It is fun and rewarding.

      1. Peggy Higgins says:

        Jill,
        I haven’t touched a sewing machine in many, many years but after reading your response, you have inspired me to treat myself to a new machine and start sewing again!
        Thanks,
        Peggy?

      2. Nancy of Lake Stevens says:

        Also, YouTube has some great tutorials. I always use them when trying out new techniques whether sewing, knitting or crocheting. Good Luck

      3. Thanks for your thoughts and info Jill, Peggy and Nancy! LOVE LOVE LOVE how our community talks to one another here! You can also take a sewing course at many fabric shops.

  31. I am certainly pinning this post. I never thought of making flannel blankets. Now I can have the color I want with no stress of looking everywhere for a certain color. You are a genius !

  32. Carol Umler says:

    So cute! I wouldn’t have thought to use interfacing – great idea! Just the right amount of “body” without being overly heavy. I think I may whip up one or two! These would make cute stadium blankets for the chillier football games! (She said hopefully – it’s been so hot in TN).

  33. What a fabulous idea and so easy!! I’ve been looking for inexpensive throws to purchase just for our fire pit area- now I’ll just make them!! thanks for the idea

  34. I love your blue throw – looks lovely with your porch swing!!

  35. Nancy Loyd says:

    So pretty! I am going to do this over the weekend!

  36. Beautiful plaid, wish My sewing machine would work!

  37. I know what I am doing this weekend! Great idea! Pillows to match!

  38. Betty Hummel says:

    What a great idea, I am going to make several. Will gift some

  39. Love the blue plaid throw. Great idea!

  40. Mary Michelle says:

    I rember how cozy the flannel sheets were that my grandmother always used in the winter, so love the idea of a flannel throw. Thank you for the happy memory.

    1. I love the feeling of flannel sheets in cold weather. But we have a temper pedic bed and even though it has cooling get it is hot! So no more flannel sheets!

  41. Very nice! Love the blue plaid. Great idea. Thank you for bringing it to us. You’re the best!

  42. Susan Linn says:

    I just love this idea! This is definitely in my price range and capabilities. Thank you so much for ANOTHER great post!!

  43. Great idea! We used to have a porch swing in a house we rented a few years back and I loved sitting and enjoying the kids playing. It would have been nice to have a cuddly blanket too! karen…

  44. Vicki N. Martin says:

    Yvonne, such a simple thing and so pretty. A flannel blanket I was so excited…………..then I read just SEW. I can’t do that. Maybe one day I can try. I still love it.

  45. I love the blue flannel! And flannel feels so warm and cozy!

  46. What a fab idea!! Why didn’t I think of that? 🙂 Would make a nice holiday gift too!

  47. Great idea, I need to get to the fabric store! Thanks

  48. Love the plaid blankets and your easy to follow instructions. I also live in Lancaster County. What fabric store did you purchase your flannel? Would like to buy some of that blue. Thanks for all your ideas.

  49. I love this idea.. and will be making a trip to the fabric store today! I do make the flannel “Bed Buddies” . This will be a lovely and comfy addition to make and give to family and friends! Bless your heart for All that you do and lovingly share with everyone! Love, Judy

  50. The flannel blanket looks perfect for the cool fall nights ahead spent by the firepit. I’m all in for trying one!

  51. Since it is still 95 degrees in the daytime and seventies at night in Mississippi, I’m not quite ready for flannel blankets.
    However, these look extremely cozy for later on when and IF we ever have cooler temps.
    Thank you for sharing with us!

  52. P Scudder says:

    I love this idea! I wish you would make it so that your instructions are printable. Whenever I print something to save, it has block-ups printed over half the page. Would love to be able to just print out the instructions to take with me.

    1. Great idea, P. You can cut and paste the instructions into a document. Hope this suggestion helps.

  53. Gail Shafer says:

    PERFECT! This is exactly what I need! This could be used in the home also! Throws can be expensive! Thanks Yvonne!

  54. Hi Yvonne, I love these flannel blankets…I have a special small front entry porch that these blankets will be perfect on …thanks for another great tutorial…happy day to you ! …Smiles…..Anne

  55. Oh how I love this pretty cozy flannel blanket! I pinned it for later reference. I will be sewing one or more of these pretty blankets in the very near future. This will make wonderful Christmas gifts for family & friends. And since it is so easy to make I will be giving these for gifts this year. Yvonne I pinned your post, but I would love to see a print button on your page so the instructions for your wonderful projects could be kept before me in an easier way. This is the first day of Fall and what a wonderful project to start sewing! Gotta go to the fabric store to select my pretty flannel! Thanks again for all your wonderful ideas!!

  56. Jenny Taylor says:

    Love it love it love it!!! Thank you for the Christmas inspiration!

  57. Rebecca Nelson says:

    Good idea! I am so thankful that I learned to sew in home ec. It has come in quite handy.

    1. Oh goodness! I remember my home ec days! My mon taught me to sew on an old Sears machine.

  58. What a wonderful idea for a Christmas gift. You could use a red/green plaid. This is great that you can choose your size. I love your plaid flannel.

  59. Question….is the fusible interfacing to give it body? Also, does it stay stuck through washings?

    1. This is what I’m wondering too. I’ve only used it in lapels, collars, etc.

  60. Thank you for the easy instructions. Great idea.

  61. Love this idea. If I had small kids, I would even use these inside while they are watching tv.

  62. Linda Schmidt says:

    I can’t wait to make a couple of these, love plaid and color

  63. JudyCinNC says:

    and we have so many choices of such beautiful fabric … Not sure I understand the need for the interfacing – was this for body in the throw or for warmth. Thanks for your reply, if I can ever find it.

    1. The interfacing does add body, but I use a fleecy interfacing for warmth. It gets cold here!

  64. Carol Elkins says:

    I love the fabric you chose for your blanket. I don’t sew (but have a sewing machine!), but I really think I could make this! Maybe I will try….

  65. That is such a great idea for an easy blanket! Even though I live in Arizona we do get chilly nights. I’m definitely going to try this blanket idea.

  66. Susan Stringfellow says:

    Love flannel! Thanks for the idea!

  67. I love this idea! These look much more festive than the cheapy fleece throws I have been using outside. I’m not a great seamstress but I think I could do this.

  68. Very pretty, Yvonne and I love the blue. Up to now, I’ve bought men’s plaid flannel shirts at the Salvation Army, washed them then cut them up and made patchwork outdoor blankets. I do the reverse side in a denim or corduroy or a solid flannel sheet – whatever strikes my fancy and looks nice.

  69. Debbie Esparza says:

    Such a great idea! Love the flannel, looks so nice and cozy! Thank you for your great idea!

  70. Sherry Pelle says:

    I love this Yvonne! I can’t wait to look at fabric and I know I won’t be able to walk out of there with only one pattern. But it’s what I love and it makes me happy so that makes it okay in my book! Don’t you agree?

    1. Yes I do! Wouldn’t these flannel blankets, like some of our StoneGable community suggest, be great gifts!

  71. Susan C NJ says:

    We have a small front porch, but a flannel blanket would llook very nice on the rocker

  72. Sheila Gunderson says:

    Love the blue plaid color. I too wish I knew how to sew.

  73. Susan C NJ says:

    We have a small front porch. This would look nice jn blue flannel. I had painted some of my white real pumpkin’s with blue in the veins.

  74. judyincarefree says:

    Love that and the plaid! I have made several fleece blankets using doubled fleece with no interfacing and they wash up easily also?

  75. I’m a blanket baby. Love, love, love cozy blankets. Perfect idea for a cool fall day.

  76. Hi again, Yvonne – as you may see, I already Commented but forgot to ask the following: why do you use interface? Thank you.

  77. Love the plaid and the color. Even the beautiful pumpkins. If I’m down, I just go to your blog and I have such a nice feeling. I’m past the times of “why can’t I do that?” Now I just enjoy. Thank you!!

    1. Thank you so much for letting me know StoneGable is a bright spot in your day! StoneGable’s post are to inspire you!

  78. You are just so clever! Thanks for a great idea.

  79. Mary Ellen says:

    Love your blankets! Where did you find your fabric? Have made baby blankets and just put the flannel back to back and hemmed edges. They are awesome because the more you wash them the softer they get! Thank you for all your great info!

  80. I am going to make a flannel blanket for sure! I always did the cutting, pinning, and pressing when my mother and I made something, but never really tried to sew much until last year. I always watched her. Now she is in heaven, and I have made new draperies, a bed skirt, a new shower curtain and box pleated topper! I think she would be kinda proud of my sewing. I was so particular, that all of the patterns in the fabric matched perfectly. It took me a while, but I did it! Believe me, if you determine you want to make something, you will do it! I am pretty proud of myself too!

  81. Laurie Orlando says:

    I need to learn how to saw – LOVE this idea!

  82. Portia Read says:

    Great idea! I’ve almost forgotten how to sew.

  83. Teresa Ogg says:

    What a great cool weather project. Now where is that cool weather?

  84. What a great idea! Wish I had one of these blankets for all the fall ball baseball games and cross country events I went to all these years!

  85. Linda Kemp says:

    This is such a great idea for presents 🙂 I love it.

  86. This is a great idea! I’m always cold. I will do it!

  87. Love this!! Going make next week!!

  88. Love this plaid!! It has such a fresh and unexpected touch for Fall.

    I made no-sew fleece blankets–and everyone has one– for my home, so we just keep them around all year-especially for tv watching. Even the AC can warrant one of us pulling one out. 🙂

  89. Phyllis Piontkowski says:

    Once again, Yvonne did it……..that blue plaid, flannel will feels so cozy relaxing in the cool evenings….
    Love it, fantastic.

  90. Love the flannel blankets and love your blog for so many wonderful ideas.

  91. What a really good idea! We love sitting by our fire pit and on our porches.

  92. What a great idea! I can’t wait to make some for the whole family. This would be wonderful for gifting!

  93. Blue is calling my name lately Yvonne and I love this throw! I just may need to drag my sewing machine out this weekend…
    Hugs,
    Janet

  94. Loryl Fisher says:

    As others have said;I’m off to the fabric store to make these for my porch, my sisters, my nieces and my son! You just made my Christmas gift giving soooo much easier. And a bonus, they all love getting something homemade!!And you made the instructions so easy. Thanks for the great idea.

  95. Marie in VA says:

    Can’t wait to make one!

  96. I love this! I can’t wait to get into my craft studio and start sewing again. I’ll be making a couple of these cozy blankets for sure! Great tutorial!

  97. Cheryl Bell says:

    Yvonne, love the idea of making my own flannel blankets in my own colors. I don’t typically gravitate to the typical fall colors of all of the orange tones so have steered away from buying blankets in the fall. Thanks for sharing this idea of making your own…and the directions!

  98. Thanks for the great idea! This will be on my “to do list” for this weekend.

  99. Leslie Schoenfeld says:

    Nice idea Yvonne, but I’m not that motivated! I’ve been thinking about getting covers to protect the cushions.

    Leslie

  100. Wow Yvonne you have wonderful taste. What a great project and a great idea for Christmas presents. Love the plaid for fall. Can’t go wrong there! Thanks for inspiring me again and again!!

  101. I, too love your colors and this cozy project! I also especially loved reading all the comments left by what feels like a community of friends! Don’t you agree, Yvonne ?

  102. Wonderful simple, easy idea for Christmas gifts. I LOVE the blue fabric!

  103. Gayle Mathues says:

    gorgeous blue plaid! Unusual! Instead of interfacing maybe lightweight “warm and natural” quilt batting? A little more work maybe, but the blanket would be extra warm!

  104. Thank you for the great idea. Love the blue plaid!

  105. Love it, super idea and so easy. Heading to buy fabric first thing tomorrow !

  106. Awesome colors now I want !,,2,,3,,etc.. Really pretty plaid colors..Thanks

  107. Marilyn Craighead says:

    This is beautiful! Perfect for autumn evenings…. and they would make nice gifts to friends, teachers, co workers etc.

  108. Heidi Colton says:

    Absolutely perfect! I am currently living in Germany so no Joannes here, but I am sure I can find some flannel. I will be pi Ning this!

  109. andrea bayot says:

    Love this blanket and love the idea of giving as gifts! I have never used our sewing machine, but I am going to learn and get busy for Christmas gifts. I am so excited to give this a try!

  110. So Yvonne, are you saying Pelton makes an iron on fleece interfacing? Where did you find it? Our Hancock store closed here, but there is a JoAnns quite a drive from here. I do so love plaid…a blanket stick in white would be pretty around the edges too

  111. This is the best. Everything about it, especially the color is great. My granddaughter is learning to sew–she would probably love a matching one for her AG doll, too.

  112. Beautiful job, beautiful color. Your tutorial, was very detailed, and yet so simply and helpful, even a lay person (do not no how to sew).
    Can mak this. Thank you so much fr sharing.

  113. I LOVE this blanket idea! That said, I do not have a sewing machine, and do not plan to get one, since I am not into sewing (and know that I won’t be changing that). Even so, I love this idea and am going to try an experiment. I am going to use fusible Hem Tape, and see how that does. ?!? Thanks for the inspiration!

    1. Please let me know how the hem tape works. I was thinking the same thing as I don’t have a sewing machine (and don’t sew). It’s either that or sew it up by hand…

  114. Martha Durick says:

    Isn’t plaid just perfect for outdoor deco! I would use quilt batting between the two layers of flannel.

  115. This came out really nice! I never thought of using interfacing for a blanket. I’ve made blankets as gifts, and I should (finally) make one for me!!

  116. Mary Chris says:

    This would be a wonderful gift for my youngest son. He loves flannel sheets and comforters .He would be so impressed with this.

  117. Thank you for sharing this! Now I know what to do with some beautiful flannel I found at Joanns yesterday. As a NC girl living in northern Indiana I’m always looking for ideas on keeping warm. I love your blog!

  118. What a wonderful project for those cozy times outside! Your swing and blanket are calling my name!!

  119. Fall is here. Everyone can use a warm blanket!!

  120. Tammy Brace says:

    I love this…..really need to pull out my sewing machine that has been in the box for years!

  121. Love your flannel blanket; the instructions will be easy to follow! I have enjoyed the comments to this blog today! (There are SO many!!!) Love the idea Mary had of making a small matching blanket for an American Girl doll! Happy fall!

  122. Love your post, love the blanketsn!! Thank you for the how too’s . I’m going to pin this as I have to replace my sewing machine.. ? But fusible web and then a hand stitch would work!!?

  123. Thinking tail gating/school colors. In our family, flannel blankets go way back ~ at least 40 some years when my mother and grandmother sent a huge box of flannel receiving blankets and padded floor blankets they had made for our first baby. So sweet with crocheted borders all around. Far away from home and family, I treasured them. They were soft and durable, holding up to all the washing required by babies. Mama loved travel but not flying. And for the rest of her life she always had a bag of blankets to finish with crochet borders. On long flights, her seat mate often was the recipient of one of those baby blankets. As her grandchildren headed to college, she made large blankets for each. And I know at least one great-grand who travels with her blanket; she picked the fabric when she was a toddler and now it is with her at college. Mama’s gone but her granddaughters are trying to carry on the flannel tradition. Thank you for your carefully thought through instructions and inspirations. Flannel blankets rock!

  124. As it’s been difficult to find plaid blankets that don’t cost an arm and a leg or are the wrong colors, this couldn’t be more timely! Gonna make me a couple or three to use outside! Thanks for the great tutorial. Hope you are having a great week!
    Hugs,
    Cecilia

  125. Perfect to have in our truck for the fall-winter season.

  126. Love this idea. It’s a change from the fleece blankets & more economical! Would make nice Christmas gifts, tailgating gifts or even wedding or shower gifts.

  127. Henrietta says:

    Love this idea. Thanks for sharing – pinned it too!

  128. With winter right around the corner, this flannel blanket is just what I need. I love the feel of flannel while watching tv, or just curling up with a good book. Durning winter months, I always put flannel sheets on our beds. Thank for this lovely post.

  129. I see a trip to Joanne’s is needed, Great gift idea. Thank you

  130. The only thing that makes me more giddy than plaid is plaid flannel! I sew all the time, but it still inspires me to see something someone else has made. Thanks for the “warm” inspiration.

  131. GwenCondit says:

    I would love to sew again. This is so simple!! Hardest would be finding the plaid fabric!!
    Not sure I’ve heard of fleecy interfacing that one irons on but I’ll go for it. Maybe!!! We are cutting back on the gifts ? due to we are older now. And a stroke and seven serious surgeries for hubby in two years. Thie kids even step grandkids are long past high school–not little–so maybe this might work for one or two of them!!

    1. I think they all would love them, regardless of their age. Take care.

  132. darla coffman says:

    I love the blue flannel that you made your blanket out of, it looks so warm and cozy. Can’t wait to make this.

  133. Kimberly Tracy says:

    What a great gift idea! I am not much of a sewer but these seem easy and a great way to personalize a gift. Thanks for posting this on your blog.

  134. I make my flannel blankets with a cotton topper they are warm light weight and fold down to almost nothing,making them a good choice for bug out bags,camping

  135. I love this blanket and can’t wait to make it! I am new to sewing so can you tell me the purpose of the fusible interfacing?
    Also, what can I do to make the edges a little more “finished” looking? Thanks!

  136. Samantha Gragg says:

    Made this last night. Haven’t worked with interfacing much but I used the heavy weight Pellon interfacing you suggested and after a wash it feels stiff rather than “heavy”. Does this go away once “worn in”? Thanks.

  137. What a great gift idea!

  138. Thank you for posting this ! I made my son a flannel blanket when he went off to college 17 years ago. A few weeks ago, he sent me a photo of that blanket that was in tatters because of the washing machine. ( his story ) He asked that I make him another one for this Christmas. I makes a mother feel good when you know he enjoyed a homemade gift so much. I forgot how I made it and found your instructions here. So relieved. I would like to add that I sent one side of the blanket to an embroidery shop and had I LOVE YOU embroidered in the corner in teeny tiny print. Then I made the blanket. Donna

  139. Tammieyoung@tds.net says:

    Looks like awonderful easy and quick way to make a flannel blanket. Thank you!

  140. I’m so excited to make this! Gifting one to myself and one to my 95 yr old grandmother who always seems to be chilly, no matter the temperature:) I did have one question. Has anyone had trouble with the fabric shifting at all? Does the interfacing help with that? Do I need to tack it at all? Thanks so much!!