Hi all,

I've accumulated quite a bit of fleece. What can I do with it? It's not the expensive kind but wondered if it could be cut into squares & made into anything practical. Any & all suggestions welcomed.

Thanks,
Gina

I bet you could do just about anything.. I would for easy sewing layer the selvages 1/4 inch in and sew to seams to eliminate bulk. just a thought.)

It would make a great quilt to have for the anytime situations. Picnics, lay on the grass for reading, or kid playing, camping. You could make a two layer one. or use it for the back of a cotton, then use the cotton on the bottom so it wouldn't pick up as much grass and leaves.

I used to make camping quilts to line the lawn chairs when we sat around the fire after dark and it would get chilly. I made them about 2.5 yards long and 45 wide. then they lined the chair and I could hold my young kids in my lap and still have it wrap around both of us.

I just finished one of them, 'what to do with this' kind of quilts, in fleece. Had bunches of leftovers from Xmas projects and they are now allllll in a quilt that I can cut in half and give to whomever as something warm to wrap in when needed. Got me two snugglies where there were only scraps before.

we want pictures

Makes nice rag quilts.Anyone ever try a strings with fleece???

I have made many rag quilts using fleece remnants and sent them to Linus projects. Use any quiltpattern you like, although when I did half square triangles the bias edges raveled - i did have a son who liked to pull on them, though. yellow brick road or any of the turning 20 patterns are good.
Large squares go quickly 7 to 8 inches. Kids love them.
I just sew with 5/8 inch seam allowance and and clip as you would a denim or rag quilt.

http://www.hancockfabrics.com/jump.jsp?itemID=229&itemType=C

Here is a link to Hancock Fabrics, they have tons of free fleece patterns,cick around, hats, slippers , scarves..it should keep you busy for some time!

Hi, craftyG
As all the ladies are saying fleece remnants offer many possibilities. I would suggest you "butt" the edges together(you may need to place a stabilizer of some sort, i.e. tissue paper, etc. if an edge is on the bias) and do some decorative stitching to join the edges together.
I love the feel of fleece on a cold, blustery day. It is so warm.
Happy Stitches,
Chocolot

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I have used 8" squares in primary or pastel colors and backed with cotton or another panel of fleece. For Christmas I put their name on them. Wenonah

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I use pieces of fleece to make cage pads for the veternarians in my area. They love them.

You can also use them for swifter covers.I have and then throw them in the wash.Just cut them the sz. of the swifter sheets you buy.Great on hardwood floors which I have all through the house.Hate carpet

Cage comforters foe the local animal shelter..

fleece cage comforters.

Swiffer covers! What a great idea. Thanks, jacky.
Happy Stitches,
Chocolot

And, great idea to ladybuggsie and Kim, too. What a generous thought to include our furry friends! My vet's office is close at hand. I will call him today and see if he is interested.
Thank you, ladies. This board is always "on top" with wonderful ideas.
Happy Stitches,
Chocolot

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Thanks guys!

Will the squares lay flat if I sew them to make a rag fleece blankie? Haven't done much in that direction.

Gina

They should! I like the swiffer idea too. Hope I haven't thrown all mine away.

I make new covers for the mat for my granddog, she likes to chew the zipper off the bought ones, I just lap them in the back, so far, so good.