Kate, do you mind sharing the recipe for these blankets? These would be awesome to make and distribute to area rescues - (I'm in Texas). IF they aren't too difficult... I'm not much of a seamstress, but oh my gosh, the picture of you with all those blankets for those happy kitties is awesome. Thanks for posting!

Kate's blankets look wonderful! I have made similar blankets for New York City shelter animals by following the directions here:
http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/supportus/comforters.htm

You do have to make sure your rescue/shelter is set up to use them - but they are great - and even help animals get adopted! (You can read more at the link above).

Hello everyone! Thanks so much for your kind words! It was certainly my pleasure to make the blankets and I'm so glad that Flora now lives with me and the rest of my furry crew.

That pattern is exactly the way I made the blankets. I agree that it is important to add the inner quilting stitch to keep the batting in place when washing. I used fleece that I found on sale for $20 a bolt (usually $80!)

I love making things assembly line style, and since I made 100 blankets, I did large batches in steps, first cutting out all the fabric, then sewing the first three sides, then turning them right side out and inserting the batting, and finally sewing them closed and finishing with the inside stitching. Whew! It took many hours, but the kitties seemed to enjoy them.

Now I'm working on making some catnip stuffed toys with the scrap fabric and batting pieces!

Glad to have found this community!