Blankets

After the blue blanket, I started a new blanket in red and yellow/gold. This one too is a mix of patchwork and embroided fabric. I also tried to experiment a bit adding some western styme embroidery together with Sashiko embroidery, and I think it came out pretty well.

However, this one ended up way bigger - more than 2 metres large! Due to the size, I had a hard time sewing the middle with my sewing machine and I really had to push her to her limit.

On the two sides, I added some kuguri-sashi, a special type of Sashiko where a secon thread is passed through the embroidery. Personally, I really love it but I soon realised this was not the best idea for a blanket, since it's more delicate and it's easy to get stuck in it. It also makes it a bit harder to clean.

For the squares at the top and at the bottom, I used some special multiple colours sashiko thread. I had to buy it in a specialised shop but the result is really nice and it matches well the patterns.

After finishing the front, I realised I still need a huge amount of fabric for the back. I used a flashy gold silk I had at home, a bit of a waste but still better than leaving it in the drawer forever!

"Honestly,  a winter blanket in July? Why did I do that?" This was my daily complaint while working on the blanket. Since patchwork is a pretty new thing for me, to be honest at the beginning I was not sure it would have become a blanket. 

At first, I just wanted something cute for covering the sofa when I have guests. Until the end, I was not even sure if I wanted to add fleece inside or not. My partner convinced me and now, I think he was right - fluffy is way cuter. This does not change the fact that it was really hot and heavy to sew.

Also, it ended up being huge. I did not have a clear plan, I started from the middle and I kept adding fabrics. Still, I am fairly happy with the result.