This is our new to us, wool blanket.
I saw this post over at Nutmeg and Linen and just loved the idea of putting a crochet edge on a blanket. So, I was on a mission!
After searching a few days on eBay, I came across this blanket that I felt would work perfectly in our bedroom. The color looked nice, the size was good, it is a vintage, American made wool blanket, made by Fabrio mills in Minnesota. The seller had good reviews, seemed honest, so I took to watching and then bidding. I figured that if I got it and didn't like it, I could always cover and "guilt" it and no one would see an ugly, wool blanket, but a pretty first try at making a spread for the bed.
And, I won!
When the blanket finally arrived, I was so thrilled with it, I couldn't have been happier, the color was right, the description of it was right. I was/am a happy camper.
The blanket arrived clean, but I threw it into the dryer for a few minutes and then threw it out on the line to make sure it was fresh.
I have since taken the satin edging off and have begun the task of blanket stitch and crochet shells for the edge.
I have to say, for a vintage blanket, it looks brand new, and it is SOFT. Even Dear Darling commented on how soft the blanket was, while suggesting that we use it as a living room blanket instead of putting it on the bed!
Pictures to follow once I've finished.
