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Finito! It's such a great feeling to finish each blanket. The colors are just so vibrant, which is why I named it Circus - it's just fun.
If you would like to see more pictures hike on over to my etsy shop at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/chicagowillie There is another one almost finished so don't stay away too long.
Just a few pics of the final stages of this blanket. As usual the squares I had to fabricate out of scraps added a lot of texture and interest. I'm in the process of sewing on the edging now and should easily finish this tomorrow.
So, I have a few things on the table right now. This one is largely done, but needs some finishing details to make it sing. Despite the brightness of the red/orange sections the overall affect is more muted and I feel it needs some additional detailing. My husband suggested adding some navy accents which I will try. It is mostly lambswool and very soft - lovely really. What looks to be light gray ribbed square is a light taupe. Maybe I should call this Foggy Snooze?
The other one the I'm working on is more spirited in color and titled Circus. Normally I don't work with shetland wool - I've been called a merino snob - and rightly so because the shetland has been delightful to work with and holds it's shape well. Here's the test I made up from two-inch squares. It's a really useful step in that I become familiar with the way each color will behave under the presser foot. It's also how I decide on the choice of thread color. In this case the turquoise thread really adds alot to the design. That's it, just a peak at what's on the table.
Finito! It's such a great feeling to finish each blanket. The colors are just so vibrant, which is why I named it Circus - it's just fun.
