Friday, January 23, 2009

Caroline

When Elizabeth was here visiting last I let her choose what material she like best for me to make her 2 blankets for "Caroline to be". These are the ones she chose & this is how they worked out.
This pink material was hard to work with because of the thickness in the ridges. I need to remember that even though the thread looks like it matches, to always do a test run on a scrap piece.
I loved this blanket made from seer sucker. I added green ribbon with blue accent on the plain pink side. The outside border is what took so long because it is a beautiful floral design that adds so much to the feel of the blanket.

Ryland

I got a new sewing machine for Christmas and I have been learning how to use it quite quickly. It embroiders and that has been fun to play with. I have been busy making baby blankets for family and friends that are due or have just had babies. I realllly like it!! Here is the first one that I have made with it. The pictures have the front and back contrasting sides showing.