Winter Projects

Last fall I sewed the blanket tops to these two blankets with scraps that I had collected over the years from all the baby blankets, receiving blankets and burp clothes that I make.

This Spring I got some low-loft batting and flannel for the backing and put these two quilts together.  For this top quilt I chose a light purple gingham (checkered) and for the bottom quilt I chose a dark blue that is the same blue as in the quilt.

And I tied both of these quilts with my crocheting thread.  Neither of these quilts are very large but they aren't small either.  Currently I use them  when watching movies on the couch and I get a little cold or on my side of the bed at night to add a little more warmth.  Someday I might use them as quilts on top of my children's beds...unless I've worn them out before then.

I love looking at both of these quilts and remembering the material what I used the material for...the baby blanket, receiving blankets and burp clothes, and if possible, to whom I gave the blankets.  Lots of happy memories!  (p.s. I'm glad I got these projects done before the weather started warming up...it was very warm under those quilts while I was tying them).