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.
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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ReplyDeleteI 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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