October 5, 2016

  • A Second Look

    I promised that I'd make two fidget blankets and I did. The second one was easier to do since I'd figured out the logistics making the first one. I had some red and black checked fleece to pair with the neon lime green fleece. I had picked up a hot mitt with a Christmas Kitty on it that I made into a pocket and added a cotton yarn knit doily along with the rick-rack and ruffled elastic. I wanted to get fancy with the doily since it was so loosely woven. I decided a zigzag stitch would probably work better than a straight stitch and since it would be more visible I used metallic gold thread. I had purchased the gold thread several years ago when I was doing some bead work on the bodice of a velvet dress. I swore that I'd never try to do that again but I still had the thread. Here is the finished project. I'm thinking about asking a couple people at work and church if they'd like to make a blanket or two.

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    Here is the whole thing. The color looks a bit off because I took it in the bedroom during a thunderstorm so there wasn't any natural light.

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    This is a close up of the gold thread - It isn't a really pretty job of sewing. I felt successful because there wasn't any bunching and creasing of the doily! And the gold thread was a huge pain to thread in the sewing machine. I had to resort to one of those cheaters that pulls the thread through the eye of the needle. And it wasn't age - the gold is in 3 strands that DO NOT stay twisted. Just saying.

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    This is a better view of the cat. I like cats but Sparky is terribly allergic so no cats for me. Closest I can get is on a pot holder!

Comments (8)

  • I'm enjoying seeing the different blankets you and SaintVi are making. I am sure the residents will enjoy your gifts, and the time and thought put into them.

  • It's perfect! I have both your blankets with mine, ready to deliver when I go to Arkansas later this month. My sister got a marriage proposal from a resident on Mom's wing. He wanted her to marry him and take him back to the farm where he belongs. I want him to get my farm-themed blanket.

    • Perfect!! Was this proposal to Donna or Teri? Either way he should get the blanket - or maybe one with cows on it...

  • It's beautiful -- I will look at time and materials when I come home in a week or so, and see what I can do!

  • I like this one too. I wonder how many people are still on Xanga?

    • I have no idea how many are still here but the number is dwindling... I still blog but mostly for myself. I find it a good creative outlet. When I get feed-back it is a nice extra!

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