trellis lap blanket
This was my work in progress I gave a peek of last week. I've named it my trellis blanket for the design on the front. I wasn't thinking "trellis" as I placed the pieces but the name does suit it I think. It always feels SO good to finish a project--especially one that is on the larger side. The base fabric was one I found at a rummage sale and it was a huge piece--this is only half of it. Several years ago I started a small collection of vintage bark cloth. Unfortunately I never came across any of my pieces at the thrift store or yard sales. They were all purchased from private dealers for a pretty penny. As time went by (a couple of years) I slowly started to loose interest in them and so squirreled them away for who knows what.
This project was the first in a long while that I felt inspired to break out some of the bark cloth. The cross bars were just the leftovers from the long strips that I cut for the length. They were all appliqued onto the top with a tight zig-zag. The backing is a vintage sheet I was saving for PJ's--still enough left for some pants I think. I put a layer of cotton batting in between for weight and cush--love the cush. No binding, just all sandwiched with some top stitching.
I tied it all in place with floss, gave it a fresh wash and dry in the sunshine--and now it's ready to hop on over to my Etsy shop where, I hope, it will find a very good home.
I've got a couple of sick boys here with a tummy bug--the timing is humorous because, after several weeks of just winging my meals and not planning--I just did a big meal planning and shopping today. I really hope it doesn't spread through the house. Somebody has got to eat all those meals I just planned!
The bug is here at my house in GA and at my family's in TX! There's no escaping it! Hope everyone feels better soon!
Posted by: Tara | March 10, 2008 at 06:20 PM
Oh, no! Not the stomach crud. Yuck. We've been through it here this week, that's for sure.
Posted by: Alicia A. | March 10, 2008 at 08:34 PM
p.s. I forgot to tell you that the quilt is beautiful!
Posted by: Alicia A. | March 10, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Such a beautiful quilt.
Hope you manage to get through all the food!
Posted by: Kristy | March 11, 2008 at 02:47 AM
The quilt looks great. Hope everyone is feeling better real soon!
Posted by: ellen | March 11, 2008 at 05:24 AM
Love the blanket, Toni! The top with the browny-grays and brillian floral are a terrific combination. Happy week to you all ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | March 11, 2008 at 06:09 AM
the quilt is lovely! i did the same exact thing, i planned meals, went to the market and now i have the stomach bug. nice!
Posted by: jen b | March 11, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I love it, and I love the banner you have up too! (loved the shoes, though!) Hope everyone feels good soon. Nice quilt.
Posted by: Lorie | March 11, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Nice work! I hope everyone feels better soon!
Posted by: denice | March 11, 2008 at 01:42 PM
hey, I've been waiting all day! when are you listing the quilt! your shop has been checked all day 4,000 times....waiting here.....
Posted by: Julie | March 11, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Beautiful. You do such lovely work.
Posted by: oliver rain | March 14, 2008 at 08:53 AM
so beautiful... i love the combinations of fabrics, but I also had to add... I have that vintage sheet you put on the back, but in pink instead of blue, exactly that. And actually, I made a skirt out of it, so I guess I should say I had, not have, but I LOVE it! Thanks for the reminder to pull my spring clothes back out!!
Posted by: kate | March 21, 2008 at 09:47 AM