Well, i finished my first quiltish blanket. Up to this point i've steered clear from quilts as i knew they required some measure of precision and step-following, both of which i'm not very fond of. However, i really needed a "blanket time" blanket for baby ben that would be kinda hefty and big but also attractive enough to have out on the living room floor each day. So, i got this stripey color idea in my head and decided to see if i could "wing" it. Well, as you might have guessed, quilters measure and follow logical steps for a reason. As much as i do love the colors and overall effect of the blanket, i'm glad the fabric i chose was cheap. It gave me freedom to experiment and therefore wasn't as disappointed with the (many) flaws as i would have been had it had been some designer fabric.
No, that curvy line is not in your imagination- it really is that curvy...and puckered.
But aren't the colors and stripes fun?! i try to keep focused on the positive aspects
Besides, it serves it's purpose and Baby Ben's cuteness hides all its flaws, well mostly. :)
p.s.
-i got the fabric at JoAnns and it was cheap but i LOVE it. It was in the shirting section i think- it has a hefty feel without it being too canvas/duckclothish, and its soft. fyi :)
[linking to lollipops]
4 comments:
I LOVE LOVE this blanket you made! LOVE! thanks for the inspiration :) so glad you linked up! i also love your blog header!
I think it turned out great. The colors are great. Besides wonkiness=handmade charm, right? :)
It looks fabulous, Sister! I'd be tickled pink if my two hands made something that functional and cute - love the yellow and brown/gray and that Baby Ben. :)
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