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Cut and fringe throws made from fleece fabric are simple to make and can be easily customized to any person’s favorite sport, occupation, hobby or other theme with the fabric that is used to make the blanket throw. Fleece fabric is manufactured in a huge array of themes, so you’re sure to find the type you want. One example you can take a quick peek at is this page showing three colors of snowman theme fleece fabric (the link will open in a new window so you will still have this page open to continue with).

Teenagers enjoy making throws from the patterns in this book, as well as adults. This is a great craft to get your teen involved with. It’s a great confidence builder, as a teen can easily create a throw with a designer look, using this book’s patterns.

There is no sewing involved in the twenty easy patterns. There are large color photos and the directions are clearly written. There are directions for the most basic style, with tied edges, to begin with but the book goes well beyond that with other designs that you can progress to, such as a blanket throw with strips woven through it. Click this link to read more details. This is a pattern book that you can enjoy using over and over.

Another fleece pattern book that can help you get your child involved with crafting is
this Making Fleece Crafts (Kids Can Do It) book. It’s recommended for ages 9 – 12
and involves only basic sewing skills. There are instructions in the book to learn
these basic sewing skills, which are illustrated clearly to make them easy to learn.

Although it is geared for children, adults can find the book useful, as well.

There are fifteen fun projects (a beanbag animal, jester’s hat and more).

The 28 patterns in Beginner’s Guide to Fleece require no sewing or very little sewing, with just a few that are machine sewn. In addition to the easy patterns, it explains facts about fleece fabric, along with the tools that are used to work with fleece. It also tells about some embellishments and appliques that could be used as finishing touches.

Another useful link: Fabric source for crafts and sewing at discount prices, daily deals, sales.