Unfortunately, Susan's blanket is TRASHED. I mean stains that are never going to come out. Ever. It's old and has been used on probably a weekly basis for *years*. Even after repeated washings, the ground in dirt and spilled sardine juice (she and her husband's usual picnic lunch), are just a part of it. She has despaired of ever being able to find a new one to buy again... and I know she's looked.
The first time she pulled it out, I was thrilled and amazed at the simplicity and design of it, with rip-stop nylon on the outside and cotton flannel on the inside. Very lightweight. The nylon keeps the damp off you and nothing much sticks to it... and the flannel is so soft.
When I told her recently about the one I made for myself she flipped! That's when she told me how hard she'd been trying to find a new one. So... for her birthday ~ which is right around the corner ~ I made her a new one.
Enjoy the photos :-)
With my little buddies :-)
Folds & rolls up nicely
Unrolling it
On a queen sized bed
Turned the nylon up around the edges
Reinforced corners
Rolled up again
Attached ties
Next to a check register to show the size
Looks pretty comfy :-)
2 comments:
It looks very comfy, and so practical. I have a birthday coming up pretty soon too . . . .
LOL! Very cute on Yahoo Answers. And you're right. In fact, I just might have to make a few of these. I've been trying to think of something for a wedding gift for one of Aries' cousins' kid. And just last week, I noticed they have rip-stop at my favorite remnants fabric store.
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