Monday, September 21, 2009

beach blanket to go

When I first received my copy of Handmade Home I knew that this beach blanket would be on my to do list. I have quite a collection of vintage sheets, many of them are new and never been used. So when I starting getting them out to make this blanket I thought it would be easy to choose the sheets I was going to cut up to make the pattern as it appears in the book. Well it wasn't as easy as I thought, I was having real trouble working out which sheeting would work well together and would work with the thrifted candlewick bedspread that I had for the base. Then I came across the single sheet that I ended up using, the colours worked really well with the bedspread, but nothing else in my stash worked. So I decided not to use the pattern at all and worked with what I had instead, including recycling the fringe on two sides. I added rock pockets on each edge after seeing someone doing the same over on Flikr. It's a big hit with the kids and it got it's first outing on the weekend when we went to feed the ducks. I had to include a shot with feet as it is a project from Soulemama after all.

6 comments :

  1. That is GORGEOUS!! I have that book and drooled over her blanket. Yours is every bit as good if not better. LOVE IT!!

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  2. it's gorgeous, louana. i really like the idea of just using one whole sheet and bedspread- portable beach bedding!
    i am also hoping to make one for the summer- and was a little worried about how i'd cut up the vintage sheets in the cupboard. :)

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  3. I love the colors of that sheet! What a gorgeous blanket, and I think that using one sheet is perfect. Great job :)

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  4. Love it! Such a vintage look and nice to be out in the sun!

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  5. hee hee. cute with the feet! and it stands alone too. ba dum bum.

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  6. Ha!I have the same sheet! I love it and haven't been able to cut into it for anythng yet. (we used it as a backdrop at Frith's wedding see http://www.flickr.com/photos/28925535@N02/sets/72157618067922760/)
    I've finished the top for my picnic blanket and yes it was really tricky trying to decide which fabrics to use. I've just got to find a fabric I like for the binding so I can get it finished.

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