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Honey, our beagle, is a true pack hound. She always wants to be with her family and wants to participate in whatever we are doing. This is a feeling that is reciprocated by both Dan and I. When we go for a walk, she goes for a walk. When we lay on the couch and watch TV, she lays on the couch under a blanket and “watches” TV. However, we obviously have to draw the line somewhere, after all, she IS a dog. We’ve drawn this line when it comes to food.
When we are making dinner, she is constantly underfoot in hopes that we will drop something she can quickly grab. This rarely happens since we don’t like to feed her human food, but that doesn’t stop her from trying! This is why I was excited to find these new Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Dog Treats. They look a lot like human food, have no corn, wheat, meat by-products or artificial flavors. Plus, the first ingredient is real U.S. farm-raised beef or chicken. I bought mine on Chewy.com, but you can also find them on Amazon or wherever you shop for your groceries.
Honey’s favorite so far is the Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Deli Cuts. They look like cut up pepperoni. My favorite (even though I’m not eating them, lol) is the Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Pawsta. Just look at how cute they are…
Of course, edible treats aren’t the only way we like to treat Honey. She gets plenty of kisses, belly rubs, and I’ve even made her very own blanket!
How to make a no-sew fleece blanket
You may have seen a no-sew fleece blanket before or made one of your own. They usually have “fringe” on all sides that have knots in them. These bulky knots can be a bit annoying if you are laying on them, and I didn’t want Honey to have this issue. I found an alternative way to make them and the blanket turns out much flatter and doesn’t have the annoying knots!
Supplies I used for dog blanket:
- 1.5 yards print fleece* (shop dog print fleece on Etsy | Walmart | Amazon)
- 1.5 yards solid fleece*
- Scissors
- Cardboard cut to 4″x4″
Shop all fleece selections on Etsy | Walmart | Amazon
* Use the same size for a toddler blanket. Use 2 yards for an adult blanket and 1 yard for an infant blanket.
Directions:
Step 1: Arrange the printed fleece fabric on top of the solid fabric making sure that edges line up with one another. Do not pull too tightly on the fabric or it won’t line up properly on all sides.
Step 2: Cut both pieces of fleece to 1.5 yards square making sure to trim any rough edges.
Step 3: Place the 4″x4″ piece of cardboard on one corner and use as a guide to cut both pieces of fleece around it. Repeat for all corners.
Step 4: Cut 4″ long strips along one side of the fleece. Make each strip around 1.5″ wide.
Step 5: Flip the strips up.
Step 6: Cut a small slit in each strip making sure to cut through both pieces of fabric.
Step 7: Take the ends of the strip and tuck them through the slit you just cut.
Step 8: Pull the strips through tightly so they lay flat.
Step 9: Repeat steps 5-8 around all four sides of the fleece.
Now your dog can enjoy her Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® treats while laying on her new blanket and not have to deal with any bulky knots!
Make sure to check out these new treats at your local grocery store, or on Amazon.
Note: Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Treats are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. Please watch your dog to ensure Nutrish treats are thoroughly chewed before swallowing. Break into small pieces for smaller dogs.
How do you treat your dog? Have you tried these new treats yet?
How do these hold up in the wash? I’d be afraid the ties would come apart.
They actually stay really well. I did have one person tell me that they had one or two come undone during the first wash but they redid them and didn’t have a problem again.
Could this be done with just one layer of fleece??
No. You need two layers to make the knots. Of course, you could use the same fabric in two pieces… that would work!
Thanks Stacey. My daughter is having her first baby after being told all of her life she’d never be able to conceive. I love the no knots version. I’m going to buy the fabric this week and start working on shower gifts for our miracle baby.
Oh, I have chills right now. I’m so happy for you and your daughter!
This was fantastic! It took me about 2.5 hours and turned out really great. I made a neon orange and neon green blanket. Easy and nice to have the flat part rather than knots.
Awesome! I’m sure it looks great with the bright color combination.
I’m a breeder of GoldenDoodles. I just made these for each of my puppies to take home so they can have mom’s scent. So quick and easy. And so cute!
What a wonderful idea, Margaret! I love it.
I just tried this way instead of the knots because luke you said no one likes to lay on a hard knot but what im running into is the fabric ripping when I fold thru the hole. Granted I only did 1in strips 3ins deep due to blanket size. Any suggestions?
So sorry for the delay in my response, Candy! I hope you got it worked out.
I haven’t run into this issue before. It sounds like it may be the fleece you are using. Is it pretty thin?
So easy and so nice! Comfy! Easy directions!
Thank you, Vanessa!
I just made 2 of these blankets today, and they were so easy, and look so nice. Can’t wait to send them to my grandkids to enjoy during Christmas!! Thank you Stacey for the easy directions.
You are very welcome, Bon! So glad they turned out well for you.
does it have to be square or can it be more rectangler –2 shorter sides and 2 longer sides? will it work OK?
It doesn’t have to be square, Patricia. You can make it any size you like. Hope it turns out great!
This blanket is so adorable that I made one for my grand puppy for his first birthday. I can’t wait to give it to him. Easy to make as your directions were precise and clear. Thank you
Elaine
I’m sure your grand puppy is going to love it! I’m glad that the directions were clear for you. I’d love to see the finished blanket. If you decide to share a photo on social media, tag me so I can see it.
I love this can’t wait to get the fabric these r great for babies and bigger kids too thank u for the idea
You are so welcome, Jan! I’d love to see the finished product. If you share a photo on social media, make sure to tag me.
Why the 4″ cut n corners? It doesn’t show what to do – i get to that section and am stumped, so I have cut all the way around – can you explain with pics?
You cut out the 4″ square in each corner so that once you cut the strips and put in the “knots”, you are able to just start the next side. If you take a look at the photos under step 5 and step 6, you will see that square essentially disappears. I apologize if I’m not explaining it well. Once you do one side with the strips & knots, you will hopefully see what I mean when you go to do the next side of strips.
Thank you – Just did the 2 ends of a blanket using your no tie method – a note***
It is easier for people with arthritis – thanks!!! O! will finish the rest another day
That is great, Lisa! Definitely a plus!
Oh My—
I have my children and school kids make blankets for the homeless.
We wanted to help the local abuse center by making baby blankets for play pens–I have been struggling with the knot issue. This is the perfect solution–and we are getting geared up–so perfect timing, also.
Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!
Such a great idea to make baby blankets for a local abuse center. So glad I could help!
This is AWESOME! I’d tried my first no-sew fleece blankets this week and I just hated those bulky knots. Can’t wait to give your neat technique a try now!
My dog is a chewer, can he chew the strips off?
Fortunately, Honey is past the chewing stage she went through. I would think that a chewer can get through fleece pretty easily, so to be safe, I wouldn’t leave your dog alone with the blanket or you may come back to a pile of shreds!
Are you able to machine wash this? I would like to make this as a gift but don’t want it to come apart the first time they wash it.
Yes, Lori. I’ve washed and dried mine multiple times now and none of the knots have come undone! I’d love to see your finished product. If you share it on social media, make sure to tag me. Thanks!
Are you cutting a bit into the blanket as well…..not just the strips when you make the small slit?
Yes, Kristi. The slit is half on the blanket and half on the strips. Let me know how it goes! I’d love to see the finished product.
So adorable. I’m going to make my daughter one today. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks, Nicole! Let me know how it turns out.
This is sew cute! I plan on making my Beasley one too soon!! #client
Thank you, Amy! Honey definitely loves hers (she’s laying under it right now).