Just the images of this fabric inspired me to reach back into my earliest memories of crafting and drinking tea with my Grandma Ruby. I've written before about how Grandma Ruby gave me my first crash course in sewing, but she also taught me crochet and embroidery (and how to drink tea with tons of sugar--she was from the south). I remember making long crochet chains as a young girl sitting in her living room, and then making chains of my chains, until she showed me how to use a hook to make fabric of single and double crochets. Somewhere my mom has my first real crochet project: a wonky, green scarf that I made for her. These memories made me want to combine my love of crochet, with Jera's beautiful, vintage inspired fabrics.
Old crochet tablecloths and blankets are usually made of small "motifs" that are joined together. Crocheted granny squares are a basic example of this technique, but Jera's fabric demanded a more elegant touch. So I got out my collection of Grandma Ruby's vintage crochet magazines, looking for more inspiration. Eventually, I settled on trial and error and sketching out my own design.
I'm extremely happy with how this blanket turned out. I had only three weeks to finish it, so I didn't stop and take many picture along the way. I will work on getting a tutorial together soon though--just as soon as I catch up on sleep and chores. :-)
Happy Stitching!
~Tiffany
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| It's time for a nap! |
~Tiffany
As I'm sure you know, Jera posted some lovely pictures of this incredibly beautiful quilt on her site. Between her beautiful fabric and your beautiful crochet (and amazing creativity!), you have created a truly wonderful piece of art! (And I was introduced to a new blog.)). This is just gorgeous. Your Grandma Ruby would be very proud of you!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
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ReplyDeleteI have been a avid quilter for years, before that I crocheted. You are truly gifted, this blanket is beyond stunning! Waiting patiently for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI see that you are planning a tutorial. Sure hope that you can find the time between diaper changes! Like long sewist and crocheter so this would fall in my wheelhouse. Off to follow you now so I won't miss a thing. By the way, your technique is perfect.
ReplyDeleteTiffany, I can't see a button to subscribe to your blog. Can you help me?
DeleteYes, I have already starting working on the tutorial. It may be a little while before I get it all together, but luckily my son has started taking long afternoon naps again. :-) I added a "Follow By Email" box on the side of my page. I hope that works for you.
Deletelove the fabric crochet topper. would love the patter. I also cannot find a button to subscribe to your blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I added a box for "Follow By Email" on the side. Hopefully that works.
DeleteLove the quilt! Have been wanting to try doing this for a long time. Seen something similar on pinterest, but your crochet border is a lot nicer. I love both crocheting and quilting. Will watch for your tutorial! Thank you for thinking of doing the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI am the luckiest to have you create such beauty with my first collection - thank you, Tiffany!
ReplyDeleteOh!! This is SO beautiful!! Very eagerly awaiting the tutorial!! The quilt is stunning! ��
ReplyDeleteWould love to have the pattern for this. Any idea when it will be published?
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