This blanket was totally inspired by Rachel's picnic blanket. I loved the idea of having a lightweight patchwork blanket big enough to fit all 5 of us. So, I got to work right away, of course.
I started off with this wonderfully fun Lucy's Crab Shack Clothesline fabric and pulled the rest of the fabric from my stash. It feels great to know I used my stash only.
I made my blanket top using pretty big differently sized rectangles (anywhere from 4-11" x 21"), I have to admit, I'm totally smitten with all these random rectangles. I think there's a quilt made out of rectangles in my near future.
I used old curtains from my girls' room for the backing. Oh, I know, it does not match the front at all. I wanted to use what I had on hand and I did not want to use any of my precious yardage for the back of the picnic blanket. Simple as that.
And, since this is a picnic blanket/ beach blanket/ giant outdoor tablecloth I wanted to find a way to carry it around without having to shove it, and thousand other things, under my arms. I've pinned a tutorial by Penny for the handle strap a while back and it seemed like a perfect solution for my dilemma. See, it holds my blanket nice and tidy. I can carry it with ease, hands - free. Don't you just love Pinterest?
Have a fabulous day, everyone. Svetlana
Look at you! That was quick =). Thanks for the link love. Your rectangles are so cool!
ReplyDeleteI love the one from Moda, especially with that handle! I just got a Simply Color Layer Cake of V and Co.'s Simply Color and I plan to make another picnic blanket for our family with that -- I love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteLove love love this! I've just finished a quilt top and was thinking of making it reversible. I'm going to make rectangles on the other side! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteIt is great idea to reuse some of the fabric in the house. I just pulled out some vintage sheets to cover our beds. I am thinking these sheets would be great as a full piece of backing for a future quilt!! Love your picnic blanket!
ReplyDeleteLove the bright, cheery, summery colours, and I adore that clothesline fabric. Great idea for the pattern too :o)
ReplyDeletegreat picnic blanket, and I love the hands-free handles!
ReplyDeleteI love the handle idea...brilliant!
ReplyDeleteVery nice & so useful too! The handle makes it super practical!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job. Yes, I love pinterest.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, looks great! I love that you can carry it.
ReplyDeleteHi! That's beautiful and I think the backing matches very well! Happy pic nics! x Teje
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea and a gorgeous picnic blanket!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the quilted project in your blog header! Are those potholders or coasters?
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