made entirely from cashmere sweaters from thrift stores and closet discards
inspired by my very creative sister Helen's blankets
and by the fields as seen in flight
sewn with a serger (my first time using one) that Arounna so kindly loaned me over the holidays
thank you to my youngest daughter, Deborah, for helping me thread it and showing me how to use it
I am going to add some handsewn details and blanket stitched edging, more pics to follow
( and just in case you are wondering what that wooden frame is, it is or was a trebuchet my son built many many years ago)
Beautiful! If Ben and Daniel were the same age I think they'd be best friends :-)
Posted by: Geninne | January 10, 2012 at 11:24 AM
I love the colour combinations, Margie. I think I have to keep my eyes open for potential blanket sweaters.
Posted by: tara | January 10, 2012 at 11:52 AM
I love fields from the air and find them quite an inspiration as you did for these beautiful blankets. I love that you will be adding some hand stitching as well...you are so creative!
Posted by: Rendell | January 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Beautiful! So much creativity happening at your house lately.
Posted by: Kathleen | January 10, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Stunning. I especially like the gray and yellow - very bold.
Posted by: Adrianne | January 10, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Oh, I love the blankets, especially the gray and yellow one. And it's even better that they're from recycled sweaters.
Posted by: Holly McLean | January 10, 2012 at 03:34 PM
Such meaningful (beside beautiful !!) gifts : keeping your loved ones warm
So great that Arounna loaned you the serger, and that Deb helped you out threading it ! A team effort ! :)
xoxoxo
Posted by: Sonia | January 10, 2012 at 04:05 PM
I love these blankets! I bet that they would be lovely and snugly!
Posted by: Hannah | January 10, 2012 at 05:11 PM
They're fantastic! But I'm guessing old cashmere sweaters are easier to come by over there than over here, I've yet to see one in a thrift shop. Not that I've had made anything so snuggable with them if I had. Can't wait to see them finished :D
Posted by: Annie | January 10, 2012 at 07:18 PM
ooh they turned out so nicely
you're such a fast worker
Posted by: arounna | January 10, 2012 at 07:41 PM
i love these! I have boxes of felted sweaters waiting for a purpose, i think this is it!
Posted by: jules | January 10, 2012 at 10:07 PM
How cozy. Brings back memories of a certain magic-filled day in November...
Posted by: Nicole | January 10, 2012 at 10:14 PM
those blankets look wonderfully cozy, great colour combos too.
Posted by: k | January 10, 2012 at 10:24 PM
i can't believe how fast you made those! i think the sand, white, and ocean-coloured one is my favourite, not surprisingly ;)
i think i see the sweater i wore briefly over the holidays in it...
Posted by: rebekalice | January 10, 2012 at 10:49 PM
Oh my!!! You are so quick! These are amazing:) I love the red cross:) I am so impressed with your serging skills too:) Those machines are a bit scary looking! Have you ever chucked a pumpkin with the trebuchet??
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | January 11, 2012 at 08:08 AM
many a pumpkin have been launched in the day, but not by me:)
but water balloons were the best.
Posted by: Margaret Oomen | January 11, 2012 at 08:13 AM
These are great and I have been toying with ideas of how to use my thrift store sweaeter stock. So do you mind if I ask: Did you serge them right sides together? Did you use a backing or do you see the rough seems on the back?
Posted by: Bezelle | January 26, 2012 at 01:54 PM