how to make a knotted fleece quilt?

i want to know how to make a fleece quilt like this one http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=11&productId=IN-48/4786&mode=Searching&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&xsaleSku=48/4716&sku=48/4786&cm_sp=Cross Sell-_-Product Detail-_-Product Detail my only thing is i need to make it to were i can sew patches on it i want to make it for my daughter for girls scouts i want to use four colors i want to make it big enough for her to use for many years so my question is what size total should it be, what size should the squares be, and what size should the fringe be and if i make it to where it is two layers of fleece would i still be able to hand stitch her patches on it and if not how would i finish the outer edge of the blanket

Did you know that Joann’s sells fleece blanket kits? You can usually get the kit on sale or with a coupon for much cheaper than it would to be buying all the fabric yourself.

Let’s say you don’t want to go that route, there are also books on no-sew blankets that will give you step by step instructions on making your own blanket:

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=xprd408786

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=prd52269

If you want to make your blanket big enough to be used for many years, look at the size of her bed or the size of her favorite blanket. The squares should be between 8-12″. Fringe should be 2-3″ (in addition to the size of the squares).

Here’s a great site to reference:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5351699_make-nosew-fleece-quilt.html

I would cut the fabric and figure out where you want each piece and then sew into before you put it together.

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