This week's creations were practical, I would say, rather than recreational or apparel-related. I completed the other wash cloth my friend and I were making together, but I still must tie in the loose ends. Jared's quilt is so close to being complete....man, that binding takes a while to complete when done by hand.
I started and finished this Summer retro picnic blanket from vintage sheets, pillow cases, and fabric, all from my stash, originally from the thrift store. It was experimental, really. I have never worked much with yellow before. The simple tutorial I followed was found at Rhythm of the Home.
I was getting tired of the thick, dark curtains on our dining room window, so I decided to use an old sheet to make sheers. I fit it to the window and decided thereafter that I would just leave the bamboo curtains as a border on the outside. It will be behind a table anyway, so length is of little concern to me. It lets in so much light now. It is not my favorite sheet selection, but I only had so many to choose from in what I have. It will certainly do for now.
....More to Come......
All this creating and still you manage so many blog posts too...
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with yellow these days, you blanket is beautiful! It reminds me of autumn, still summer, but heading towards golden days.
(And, when I was little we were sometimes in Tahoe for the fireworks on July 4th. It's not a holiday we celebrate as a family now though, since our first daughter was born on July 4th, we just celebrate her instead!)
I just love that blanket. The yellows are perfect for a summer picnic. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove love love that picnic blanket!!
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