Silver White Winters….
and comforters (blankets) for comfort!
Wow! One week ago we had over a foot of snow. Today, there is no snow and Spring-like weather!
Winter gave me some good hobbies. Making some cozy comforters to provide winter comfort for my loved ones!
First was the blanket for Dad. Something to give him comfort as he sits in his recliner each evening, missing Mom.
I love making crochet afghans! I browse online and through pattern books for new patterns but I still love some of the old standards that are tried and true! The chevron pattern is a favorite. I like the ‘design as you go’ color combinations that you can create from leftover yarn. For this afghan that I made for Dad I came up with a simple crochet chain edging instead of the tassels that you would usually do for the edging. It makes a clean and simple…fuss free, no fuzzy tassels in your face finish!
And my daughter enjoyed the blanket too…
Okay…so you may be wondering…did somebody pull the fleece over my eyes…or wasn’t this post about fleece tie blankets?
Ah…yes…it is!
And…there were more. I think I made 6 fleece tie blankets. The blankets for the grandkids were the cutest…and no pictures of those!
One of the greatest little tools, ever, made cutting the fringe SO MUCH EASIER! I made a couple of blankets without this handy dandy little tool…and it was very time intensive and back breaking! If you ever make one of these blankets you’ll want to have this tool. I got mine at Hancock Fabrics.
Once you have all of the fringe cut you simply tie the front and the back layers together. Tied right you’ll have each side showing fringe from the opposite side…a nice look (see above).
So now that our Silver White Winter is melting to Spring…time to pack up the blankets and get on with Spring!
With Spring approaching I’ll get back to work on some of my art projects…like this pastel painting…my boys. I saw a picture, in a magazine, of three boys in a field of flowers. It warmed my heart and I loved it so much! It reminded me of Spring, my boys…and now my grandsons. So…Spring brings opportunity for me to finish this up. I will pass it along to my daughter one day.
I have been thinking of all that brings me comfort. For me…there is great comfort in creating something for my loved ones to enjoy…and loved ones…that is comfort all by itself. To be blessed with wonderful parents, family, children, grandchildren, spouse and extended family…I am truly blessed! What great comfort that brings!
Until we meet again…
Wishing you…
The promise of Spring,
The comfort of home and family…
All that warms your heart!
Vee
Home And The Range 
I was given a couple of these from my father, I love them! Beautiful!
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Awww…that’s awesome! You’ll have those to treasure always! Thank you for coming by!~Blessings!
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You truly are blessed and they are so fortunate to have you in their lives.. what a lovely way to wrap someone up in love!
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Thank you Barbara! What a kind and sweet compliment. I do feel..truly blessed and only hope my loved ones will always know how much they have blessed my life. ~Blessings…for you and yours!:)
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I’ve never crocheted an afghan, but I always think that if I ever do that I’ll make an old-fashioned ripple afghan. They bring back wonderful memories of cozy afghans that relatives made for me years ago.
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Awww….I hope you still have those afghans! And even if those afghans aren’t still around you’ll always have the wonderful memories. 🙂
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You have made such beautiful comforters and they are even more special as they are homemade and made with love.
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Thank you for your sweet compliment and for visiting Home and The Range…much appreciated Bam! Wishing you a weekend filled with comfort!
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Lovely post! What a comfort these comforters were, and you pictures are wonderful.
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Thanks so much Marilyn! I hope they are a comfort…for years to come. 🙂
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I love all your blankets, they are so pretty and look so warm. I don’t know anyone making them anymore. I like finding them when I go back to PA. The Amish make some nice ones.
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Thank you! I have done regular tie quilts since I was very young but these were my first fleece tie quilts. Oh yes…the Amish quilts would be nice. I’d like to acquire one of those also. Thanks again…so kind! I’m glad you like them. 🙂
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