I want to make a really lightweight blanket that I can roll up and tie; it needs to be big enough that Chris and I can sit on it at the park or cover up with it on the plane, but I also want it to be able to roll up into a really small bundle. I have a great messenger-bag type camera bag that I'll be carrying while we're in San Francisco this summer, and my plan was to just slip this rolled-up blanket under the flap so that I can carry it with me while we're out wandering the town.
Do y'all have any suggestions for fabric types that I could use to make this blanket? Thanks so much!
You can go to a fabric store - there's a fleece fabric that's soft and blanket like. You can cut it and don't have to sew it.
Also, in WalMart here they have blankets that are around $6 and they're super soft. Have fun with it!
Posted by: RobinW | May 16, 2009 at 11:22 AM
I think you should try fleece too. It's somewhat thin and lightweight but still offers warmth. Annnnnd, when I bought a picnic basket last month, it came with a fleece blanket. So must be good for sitting on at the park, eh? :)
Posted by: Mandi | May 16, 2009 at 11:52 AM
i don't have any suggestions, but i wish i were going to SF. it's one of my fave places in US.
Posted by: sherrie | May 16, 2009 at 01:03 PM
No suggestions for you. best of luck though.
Posted by: Danielle (vtpuggirl) | May 16, 2009 at 05:39 PM
I agree with fleece and I agree with Sherrie about going to SF!Have fun!
Posted by: Tiffani | May 16, 2009 at 06:00 PM
I do a good bit of quilting and my favorite fabric is Moda. It comes in a bunch of different designs and patterns, and is just really nice quality. Depending on what kind of batting you use, you can make it pretty light-weight.
Posted by: LoriLeigh | May 17, 2009 at 07:25 AM
How about a pretty, super-simple 9 block cotton patchwork blanket with no batting or quilting? You could do it with 18 fat quarters.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 19, 2009 at 02:04 PM