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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
