Tuesday 20 May 2014

From A - Patchwork Picnic Blanket

I took advantage of a few days off to squeeze in a quick trip to Toronto last week. Aside from the chilly weather, I had a wonderful time catching up with friends and family before bracing myself for bar exam prep.

Patchwork Picnic Blanket

As with most trips back to Toronto, my flights were booked around the Workroom's class schedule. I enrolled in their Patchwork Picnic Blanket workshop thinking it would make a quick and easy anniversary gift for my sister-in-law and her husband.

Patchwork Picnic Blanket

Trying to balance my sister-in-law's aversion to any colour but purple and my desire to make something they would both enjoy, I used a mix of purple, green and black prints. Some were from stash while others were purchased specifically for this project.

Patchwork Picnic Blanket

Inspired by Karyn's gorgeous version, I used some pearl cotton to embroider a label after forgetting my micron pen at home. I backed the blanket in a black Robert Kaufman denim, used some fancy twill tape for the ties, and "quilted" it with intersecting lines in a variegated black and purple thread.

Patchwork Picnic Blanket

This blanket is sure to get lots of use this summer. It is the perfect size to throw down for a day at a softball tournament or for a place to rest during a long bike ride. The pockets will easily hold a couple of sandwiches, some cutlery and some sunscreen, making it the perfect summer companion.

Patchwork Picnic Blanket

I'm trying to hold off making another for myself (using this FQ bundle) until I clear up some old WiPs. We'll see how long I can actually resist.

3 comments:

  1. Cute, Amanda! I love the pocket and the ties. I need a picnic blanket too but always feel whatever I make is too precious to be thrown on the ground....the denim backing would be a perfect fix, and the big blocks make it a great "day project. Might need to do this, since spring has actually sprung! Sooo wish I could have taken a workshop with Karyn! Next time I go to TO for sure!!

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  2. Super! Love the prints you chose, especially that shell print…

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  3. I love this!!! Such a good idea to have some pockets and ties on there. This is such a great gift idea! And I really like how that denim looks on the back.It's getting me motivated to slice up my jeans pile for mine.

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