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Quilted Holiday Blanket

Written by Kimberly Coffin · This post may contain affiliate links · 65 Comments

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Learn How to Make an Easy Quilted Holiday Blanket With This Step-By-Step Sewing Tutorial and Video.

Do you want an adorable project for the holidays this year? This quilted holiday blanket is a fast and easy sew that will put a smile on anyones face! With a faux fur backing, you will want to snuggle this blanket everyday.

Looking for even more blanket tutorials? Learn how to make a faux fur blanket with this tutorial.

This tutorial makes a blanket about 35"x 41", which is a great child's size, but if you are sewing for an adult feel free to add additional squares to increase the size. Just make sure you buy more fabric!

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What Type of Fabric Should I Use?

For the quilt top, you can use a variety of different fabrics like Cotton, Flannel, Fleece, Gauze etc. For this tutorial, I used flannel fabrics and did a lot of fussy cutting to get the exact print I wanted.

How Much Fabric Do I Need?

  • Quilt Top: 1/2 yard Red Checkered Fabric
  • Quilt Top: 1 yard Fair Isle Checkered Fabric
  • Quilt Top: 1 yard Novelty Print
  • Backing: 1 yard Faux Fur

Table of Contents

  • Materials Needed:
  • Step One: Cut Your Fabic
  • Step Two: Sew Quilt Top
  • Step Three: Cut Backing Fabric
  • Step Four: Sew Backing to Quilt Top
  • Step Five: Close Opening

Materials Needed:

  • 1/2 yard red checkered fabric
  • 1/2 yard fair isle checkered fabric
  • 1/2-1 yard novelty print (If using a striped or novelty print, get extra material for fussy cutting)
  • 1-yard Faux Fur
  • Fabric Fuse glue
  • Sewing Pins or Craft Clips
  • Sewing Machine
  • Thread
  • Sewing Machine Needle
  • Scissors
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Cutting Mat
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Seam Ripper

Step One: Cut Your Fabic

Lay out your rotary mat and place your two checkered fabrics on top of each other matching corners. (PRO-TIP: this cuts time in half by stacking your fabric and cutting the squares at the same time)

Cut these two checkered prints into 6"x6" in squares. You need 14 of each fabric. Set those two fabrics aside and lay out your novelty print.

Fussy cut (PRO-TIP: fussy cutting means to cut the graphic out intentionally wherever it may be in the fabric) the moose out so it is centered in the 6x6 inch square. You need 14 squares.

Lay out the fabric squares in the order you want the quilt top to be. You can create a pattern or randomly place them. You will do 6 squares across and 7 squares down. This blanket has 42 squares total.

Step Two: Sew Quilt Top

Time to get that sewing machine out and thread it!

You are now going to sew six squares together to make long rows. Sew the squares by placing right sides together. I used a 1/2 inch seam allowance for this quilt top.

You will end up with 7 strips that have 6 squares in each row. Once all 7 rows are sewn together press the seams down. You want the quilt top to lay flat.

You are now going to sew the rows together using a 1/2 inch seam allowance.

(PRO-TIP: Make sure the seams are flat and don't fold when you sew over them. Also pin your seams together so that your lines match up)

Remember to sew with the right sides together. To make sure you don't sew out of order, start with the top and leave the pieces laid out until you need them.

Once all the rows are sewn together PRESS ALL THE SEAMS DOWN. Your quilt top is now done!

Step Three: Cut Backing Fabric

Get your rotary mat back out and scissors. Lay out your faux fur on top of the mat and place your quilt top over it matching the corners. Cut out your faux fur using your quilt top as a guide.

(PRO-TIP: Throw your faux fur in the dryer after you cut it to get rid of all that excess fur floating around everywhere.)

Step Four: Sew Backing to Quilt Top

Pin or clip the quilt top to the faux fur with right sides together. Using a 1/2 inch seam allowance sew the sides together. Make sure to backstitch to really secure the seams. On the last side, leave a 2" opening to turn the blanket.

Clip the corners. Turn the blanket right side out by pulling the corners through. Push out the corners so they are rounded out.

Step Five: Close Opening

To close the blanket, get our your fabric fuse out. Finger press your opening so you know exactly where to glue. Glue down the seam and clip it together with your craft clips. It dries clear so don't worry if it gets on the blanket!

Let it dry and enjoy your Holiday Snuggle Blanket!

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Comments

  1. Rebecca says

    November 09, 2022 at 11:19 pm

    Fun

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    • Crystal says

      November 10, 2022 at 1:54 am

      So warm,soft, and cuddly this would be

      Reply
    • Janice says

      November 14, 2022 at 5:36 pm

      Sounds like a fun time

      Reply
  2. shiela cushenbery says

    November 09, 2022 at 11:29 pm

    This project is SO cute! I would love to make one and use as a tree skirt!

    Reply
  3. Pam says

    November 10, 2022 at 1:21 am

    I love this blanket but can't sew at all. I would like to learn

    Reply
  4. Dianna says

    November 10, 2022 at 3:32 am

    Love this quilt! Definitely going on my (long) list of things to make!

    Reply
  5. Cathy siedlecki says

    November 10, 2022 at 4:00 am

    Very pretty!

    Reply
  6. Brandi says

    November 10, 2022 at 6:05 am

    Cute!

    Reply
  7. Elaine Lozano says

    November 10, 2022 at 11:58 am

    Great fabric choice..I think even a beginner sewer like me could make this.

    Reply
  8. Phyllis Huebbe says

    November 10, 2022 at 3:42 pm

    My granddaughters would love these! Might make them as Xmas gifts.

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  9. Rebekah Ranes says

    November 10, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    Cool

    Reply
  10. Karen Klinck says

    November 10, 2022 at 8:54 pm

    I tend to hand-sew. This would be--interesting--to try that way. Might keep me from murdering my housemates, though!

    Reply
  11. Lornique says

    November 10, 2022 at 10:24 pm

    That is beautiful and it doesn't look that hard.

    Reply
  12. Amy Smith says

    November 11, 2022 at 1:07 am

    You do beautiful work

    Reply
  13. Kelli says

    November 11, 2022 at 4:38 am

    I will definitely be doing this!!! I can’t wait to and I will take a picture of it and post it on here for you all to see!! Thank you for the awesome gift idea also!

    Reply
  14. Julie Light-Copper says

    November 11, 2022 at 6:27 am

    So warm and cozy for babies or fur babies....or larger for your Sweetie!

    Reply
  15. Cathy Siedlecki says

    November 11, 2022 at 6:37 am

    Looks like a beginner can try this!

    Reply
  16. Jaye Smith says

    November 11, 2022 at 12:31 pm

    What a treasure to create and keep forever.

    Reply
  17. Rebekah Ranes says

    November 11, 2022 at 5:21 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Phyllis Huebbe says

    November 11, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    I would like to have an adult size one of these.

    Reply
  19. Catherine Bryant says

    November 11, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    I absolutely adore this blanket! Love the colors and the fabric.

    Reply
  20. Judy says

    November 11, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    my Golden Doodle would love this

    Reply
  21. Jennylyn Gross says

    November 11, 2022 at 9:18 pm

    so cute

    Reply
  22. Patricia Herrera says

    November 12, 2022 at 12:38 pm

    Love love! If only I could sew

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 13, 2022 at 5:03 am

      I need to learn how to sew because there are so many amazing things to make.

      Reply
  23. Phyllis Huebbe says

    November 12, 2022 at 3:07 pm

    Thank you for the tutorial.

    Reply
  24. Rebekah Ranes says

    November 12, 2022 at 5:15 pm

    Very cool!

    Reply
  25. Betty Spry says

    November 12, 2022 at 5:15 pm

    Would be great as a pillow slip cover, which would be easy to store after the holiday

    Reply
  26. Randi Rieffer says

    November 12, 2022 at 5:59 pm

    My mom loves quilts. This is a great gift idea for her!

    Reply
  27. Candice says

    November 12, 2022 at 9:55 pm

    Cute

    Reply
  28. Janice says

    November 13, 2022 at 12:09 am

    It is adorable. Will be added to my to-do list.

    Reply
  29. Lindi says

    November 13, 2022 at 12:58 am

    This would be perfect for camping! Maybe not with the faux fur backing but with a cute fleece or flannel it would be great! I'm going to make a couple for our camper and a couple for my brother and his family to take in their's. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  30. LisaM says

    November 13, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    Oh I love the faux fur on the back! Such a great idea

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  31. Phyllis Huebbe says

    November 13, 2022 at 3:12 pm

    Looks cozy

    Reply
  32. Rebekah Ranes says

    November 13, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    Beautiful thank you

    Reply
  33. Elaine Lozano says

    November 13, 2022 at 8:40 pm

    Need to break out the sewin g machine and give this a go!

    Reply
  34. Vickie says

    November 13, 2022 at 9:28 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
  35. LaKisha Riddick says

    November 14, 2022 at 12:08 am

    I've never made a quilt before. These instructions seem simple!

    Reply
  36. Cathy siedlecki says

    November 14, 2022 at 1:03 am

    This stern would work great year round by just changing.out the fabrics!

    Reply
  37. McKnight says

    November 14, 2022 at 8:17 am

    Very cute blanket and you make it look so easy.

    Reply
  38. Jae says

    November 14, 2022 at 3:27 pm

    Excited to make this

    Reply
  39. Frankie Pinnix says

    November 14, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    I would love to make a quilt this pretty-I can’t sew a button on though! Maybe I’ll learn one day.

    Reply
  40. Tamalita says

    November 14, 2022 at 8:09 pm

    I would love to make one of these!

    Reply
  41. Gayle says

    November 14, 2022 at 8:34 pm

    This would make an excellent Christmas present

    Reply
  42. Brittany says

    November 15, 2022 at 2:26 am

    Love the faux fur on the bottom! So cozy

    Reply
  43. Ashley Cortez says

    November 15, 2022 at 12:14 pm

    Love this holiday blanket

    Reply
  44. Phyllis Huebbe says

    November 15, 2022 at 2:30 pm

    Couple of matching pillows and you would have a cute set!

    Reply
  45. Maritess says

    November 15, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    Thanks for this tutorial. This is a nice gift idea for babies.

    Reply
  46. Rebekah Ranes says

    November 15, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    Yes!!

    Reply
  47. Tammy says

    November 15, 2022 at 8:19 pm

    Very cute

    Reply
  48. Trudy Hiscock says

    November 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    Love this! Will make it soon

    Reply
  49. Janice says

    November 16, 2022 at 8:07 pm

    Love it!! Must try

    Reply
  50. Phyllis Huebbe says

    November 16, 2022 at 8:15 pm

    Lovely Christmas idea.

    Reply
  51. Kathryn says

    November 16, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    Maybe I can learn to sew. This looks like a great project to start with

    Reply
  52. KATHRYN TEEL says

    November 16, 2022 at 10:48 pm

    This would go great at my son's country home!

    Reply
  53. MS Sam Nicholson says

    November 16, 2022 at 11:51 pm

    I love this and have my fabric ready to go!

    Reply
  54. Heather Williamson says

    November 17, 2022 at 12:59 am

    Love this so much I miss not having what I need to make my crafts I need to find a way to get all my supplies that I lost in the house fire back

    Reply
  55. Stephanie Hogan says

    November 17, 2022 at 1:42 am

    So excited to try and make something like this. I’ve copied a pattern of yours before and the ease of the directions were great! I am a novice sewer so hope to do more of your patterns.

    Reply
  56. Vickie Kulp says

    November 17, 2022 at 2:54 am

    Make one for a gift or yourself!

    Reply
  57. Rachel Drywa says

    November 17, 2022 at 3:13 am

    Such a great idea! Love the colors!

    Reply
  58. Donna Kober says

    November 17, 2022 at 3:21 am

    Looks pretty easy; something I can do.

    Reply
  59. Carlos C says

    November 17, 2022 at 5:19 am

    What a cool blanket for a gift thanks for the idea

    Reply
  60. David Smith says

    November 17, 2022 at 5:52 am

    This looks pretty easy to do and I love the moose print too

    Reply
  61. Catherine B says

    November 17, 2022 at 1:53 pm

    I love the colors of this quilt. Such a festive design! And your instructions are so detailed.

    Reply
  62. Phyllis Huebbe says

    November 17, 2022 at 3:36 pm

    These would be cute for baby dolls too!

    Reply

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