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Blankets are a great gift for your loved ones this Christmas season. And hand-crafted blankets or throws created with specific loved ones and friends in mind, are sure to please. You don't need to have any sewing skills to create one either. With J & O's wide selection of 100% poly-winter fleece and a pair of scissors, you can make a warm lightweight blanket for loved ones over seas, little ones at home, even for those less fortunate. A warm winter fleece blanket can make even the loneliest of souls feel loved.

For the sports fanatic in your life, we have NBA, MLB & College fleeces. For NFL football fans, we have the stuff that braves the cold. Make great lightweight holiday gift blankets just in time for the Super Bowl. For girls and boys who’ve been nice and not naughty, we have everything from Sesame Street and soccer, to basketball & ballerina’s. And for your favorite canine, we have Dog Bones & Paw Prints to keep them cozy as they stay on watch for the man in the red suit. If you want it, we probably have it, so take a moment to window shop in our fleece section right here at J&O!

To make these wonderful gift blankets just follow the easy step instructions below and watch your fabric turn into a display of holiday cheer to keep warm under a snowy day. Whether a novice or a seasoned vet, these no-sew throws make the perfect addition to any home décor.

Step One:

Come to J&O Fabrics and pick from a selection of fantastic fleece fabrics for the holidays. Have one of our customer friendly cutting floor assistants cut the fabric into a 2-4yard length depending on the size of the individual who will be wrapped inside.

Step Two:

Wash the fabric with cold water on gentle cycle, or hand wash. Any detergent will do .Lay fabric flat to dry.

Step Three:

Lay fabric out on a large flat surface. Turn one of the shorter ends towards you and smooth out any wrinkles.

Step Four:

Cut a fringe along one short side by making 3-inch deep straight cuts about a 1/2-1 inch apart.

Step Five:

Tie a single knot at the base of each cut strip to complete the fringe along one side of the blanket.

Step Six:

Turn the fleece to the other short side and smooth out the wrinkles. Make the same size cuts a 1/2-inch apart and then tie knots to match the other side.

Step Seven:

Step back and pat yourself on the back. Your completed no-sew Just-In-Time-For-The-Holiday fleece blanket is done! Wrap it up in a box or roll it up and tie a ribbon around it in your own signature fashion. What an easy and lasting gift for that special someone.

Take a moment to see what we have to offer for that special someone right here in our fleece section.

Check out our full selection of wonderful winter fleece here!
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After countless calls from loyal customers searching for the ever more popular Angelina Ballerina fabric, we are pleased to say….WE HAVE IT! Not only do we now stock the requested novelty cotton fabric for the hotter months, but we also have America’s favorite mouseling in fleece and flannel, just in time for the cooler months. Create fun summer pjs and loungewear and warm winter bedding sets and throws for your little girl. It’s never too early to plan for Christmas gifts either. Even little Hannah’s ballet classes will be a bit more exciting with an Angelina Ballerina slipper bag or trimmed tutu.

The highly watched daily PBS television program is based on the very popular book series written by Katherine Holabird and illustrated by Helen Craig. Based on the authors own experiences as a mother and educator, each episode seems to find Angelina in sticky and challenging situations reflective of those most children experience along their journey. But no matter the obstacle, Angelina finds a solution to the problem and in a comical and creative way, sets things right again.

Within Angelina’s community, lie friends, mentors, guardians and even adversaries that play a role in her life. From her hero and mentor Ms. Lily, who teaches Angelina how to live life to its fullest, to Mrs. Hodgepodge, who is so unhappy with her own life, that she can’t stand to see others enjoying theirs; Angelina learns valuable lessons and most of all, how to be true to herself along the way.

Whether you are a role model to other young girls, or are a parent of one yourself, there is something to be learned in each of Angelina’s adventurous experiences. The fact that the animated mouseling is both adorable and funny as well makes watching Angelina Ballerina even more enjoyable.