I was a Wool Blanket

libbie52 · 02-05-2012, 11:17 AM

This is a Single bed wool blanket that I made into a coat. Used every piece of the blanket except for maybe a 4 inch square. It is a Mountain Man coat that could be used for re-enactment or just to keep in your car in the winter for emergencies. This one is for a man, now I am on the look-out for another colorful wool blanket to make one for myself!

Angela · 02-05-2012, 11:34 AM

Cool. I never would have thought to use a blanket for something like this. I hope you find one for yourself soon!

pinokeeo · 02-05-2012, 07:46 PM

Nice work. I love the colors. And the fact that there's a hood on it makes it better.

**gma2rjc** · 02-06-2012, 12:32 AM

This is really neat! I like the hood too, and the idea of keeping it in the car for winter emergencies.

Thanks for showing us.

Barb

weareborgswife · 02-06-2012, 03:06 PM

That looks wonderful. My uncle and cousin participate in Rendezvous and that would fit in great! I just checked out a book called blanket statement: one thirfted wool blanket re-purposed into 40+ projects... looking for some wool of my own!

pinokeeo · 02-06-2012, 03:25 PM

If you like needle felting, wool blankets are the best. We had a couple of old army blankets, and my friend gave me some dyed roving. I've been having fun with it.

libbie52 · 02-19-2012, 10:38 AM

Needle felting....I have never tried that. I might have to look into it as I have an old army blanket waiting for some project........

GAMMYKATIE · 02-19-2012, 10:41 PM

did you use a pattern? or just wing it? looks great.
I also like the idea of having it in the car for those times when a little extra warmth would be helpful.

libbie52 · 02-20-2012, 08:14 PM

This was a Historical Mountain man Capote pattern. It was very simple though the coat should have more fringe, but I ran out of blanket!

CraftyPuppy · 02-20-2012, 08:28 PM

Very creative!