~*Red Quilt*~
It is truly a labor
of love when you do something for someone else that they enjoy...
I am currently
working on a blanket for my eight-year-old son. He actually picked out the
colors (Red & White, his favorite). First step is to crochet all the granny
squares, than bind them together, than I do a quilting on the back (no holes
and extra cozy), finally the binding on edges (silk is best). It is just
perfect for snuggling up on the couch on those cold winter nights (and movies).
I look forward to a finished product, and a happy child. Than I will make a new
one for my "Itty Bitty"...
I used to make them
for others, like my husband's co-workers expecting a baby. And I still have one
tucked away in the baby stuff I did keep purely for memories sake (gave most
stuff away).
I tried to find new
colors, but Target doesn't sell yarn, and I usually stick to yarns I know
because of an allergy to wool. I usually joke when talking to others that the
blankets I make can melt. I don't mind the synthetic yarns because they hold
the colors better and can be bleached with no damage done.
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