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title: How to Sew a Self-Binding Blanket with Border (Frame Game Free Pattern & Video Tutorial)
description: This week’s project holds an extra-special place in our hearts! It’s always a good time whenever we sew with Cuddle® minky plush fabric, but we’re taking it a step further and highlighting World Wildlife Day, too — a global holiday that celebrates and raises awareness for wild animals and plants.
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# [How to Sew a Self-Binding Blanket with Border (Frame Game Free Pattern & Video Tutorial)](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/self-binding-blanket-with-border-frame-game-free-pattern-video-tutorial)

 Written by [Shannon Fabrics](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/author/michael-nystrom) | Feb 26, 2021, 8:31:28 PM

*Koala and shark stuffed animals by [Funky Friends Factory](https://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/)*

This week’s project holds an extra-special place in our hearts! It’s always a good time whenever we sew with Cuddle® minky plush fabric, but we’re taking it a step further and highlighting [World Wildlife Day](https://www.wildlifeday.org/), too — a global holiday that celebrates and raises awareness for wild animals and plants.

Teresa will be sewing a 46" x 66" animal-themed self-binding blanket with a border (you might already be familiar with our “Frame Game” pattern), and we couldn’t think of a better fabric to use than our [Hoffman Zookeeper Digital Cuddle® Panel Blue](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/digital-cuddle-sup-reg-sup/hoffman-panels/hoffman-zookeeper-digital-cuddle-sup-reg-sup-panel-br-blue). It’s a digitally-printed Cuddle®minky fabric panel that features popular animals found in all of the world's continents and oceans!

**See Related:** [How to Sew a Self-Binding Blanket (Video Tutorial & Free Sewing Pattern)](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/how-to-sew-a-self-binding-blanket-video-tutorial-free-sewing-pattern)

This project is perfect for wildlife lovers and travelers of all ages, but remember, you can always mix things up and swap out the fabrics if you wish — these same tips and techniques still apply! Scroll down to watch her video tutorial, and you’ll also find the button to download our FREE “Frame Game” self-binding blanket with border [sewing pattern](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/free-patterns?cat_id=4).

Happy sewing!

## **Fabrics and notions you’ll need to sew a “Frame Game” self-binding blanket with border**

*These products can be substituted for whatever you have on hand, but here is what Teresa recommends for a 46" x 66" “Frame Game” self-binding blanket with border:*

**Fabric requirements:**

- 2 yds. Luxe Cuddle® Galaxy Limeade
- ½ yd. Luxe Cuddle® Frosted Hide Maui
- 1 Hoffman Zookeeper Digital Cuddle® Panel

**Suggested notions:**

- 45mm rotary cutter - OLFA or blade (SAC-1 - OLFA)
- 90/14 stretch machine needle - SCHMETZ
- Basting spray, optional - (505 - Odif)
- Fabric clips - (Wonder Clips- Clover)
- Felt tip marker
- Long, flower-head pins - Clover
- Polyester thread - (Metrosene - Mettler)
- Scissors - Famore or Kai
- Self-healing cutting mat - OLFA
- Stiletto and pressing tool - ByAnnie
- Walking foot

## **Video tutorial: How to sew a “Frame Game” self-binding blanket with border**

Mark your calendar — as part of Sew Together Tuesday, Teresa will be going LIVE on the [Shannon Fabrics Facebook page ](https://www.facebook.com/ShannonFabrics)and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/ShannonFabrics/featured) channel at 10 am PDT on March 2 to share her tips on how to sew a “Frame Game” self-binding blanket with border.

Can't make it? Check back here at 12 pm pacific after her live videos concludes for the embedded on-demand videos.

 

## **Free downloadable “Frame Game” self-binding blanket with border sewing pattern**

Click the “[Download Now!](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/download_patterns/04.FGB_FrameGameBlanket_0301_toTC.pdf)” button below to download and print our free “Frame Game” self-binding blanket with border sewing pattern (designed by Shannon Fabrics National Educator Teresa Coates).

<https://www.shannonfabrics.com/download_patterns/04.FGB_FrameGameBlanket_0301_toTC.pdf>

## Get Involved: Wildlife Nonprofits to Support

*Click on the logos below to learn more and donate, and don't forget to share this blog with your friends and sewing groups!*

<https://www.worldwildlife.org/>

<https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/>

<https://oceanconservancy.org/>

*If you have any questions about [Cuddle® minky plush fabrics](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/cuddle?view=all) or any of our [Cuddle® Kits](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/kits/cuddle-kits), feel free to contact our friendly, no-pressure customer service team at 866-624-5252.*

*Ready to start creating with Cuddle® minky fabric? Use our [store locator](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/index.php?main_page=store_locator) to find a selection of Cuddle® minky fabric online or near you.*

 

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