1.24.2011
salvaged blankets
My grandparents had two vintage wool blankets stored away in a cedar chest, and what a shame, they were never used. Although both blankets received smoke and fire damage, they remained intact and usable, so I decided it was time for them to get a bit of use. I did some major stain and smoke busting and they are now on display in my living room, the damaged parts hidden behind the folds. I just couldn't let them be thrown away.
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Love old wool blankets! My grandma gave me one when I was in first year residence. They just don't make blankets like they used to...
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful! We recently bought a house built in 1923 with all the original contents, and I found 8 or 9 blankets just like that (I think I have that exact red and black one) in our attic, in perfect condition. I just don't have space to display all of them. Got any ideas for how to repurpose them into something else? Would it be horrible to work them into a braided wool rug? Would that even work?
ReplyDeletemandy - my first instinct is to say no, don't repurpose them into anything - they are so nice as blankets and made so well. If you had to repurpose them, I would try pillow covers or try a wall hanging. Messenger bags and purses are another option, even making them into a coat or cape is a great idea. You can find low quality and damaged wool blankets to weave into rug, but don't use any that are great condition.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, I agree way too nice to just toss.
ReplyDeleteSo sad, but glad that you were able to salvage them!
ReplyDeleteI just found a Hudson's Bay Wool Coat from the 60s, yesterday!! They were up-cycling, before it was hip!
I have that exact same lamp! But I've had a hard time finding a drum shade for it - where did you get yours?
ReplyDeletescmtngirl - Wow, you're the second person to tell me they have the same lamp. I thought mine was an original, my father designed and made it in high school woodshop. I guess it's not so original afterall. The shade I picked up at IKEA. It is a velvet/suede shade and comes in really great colours. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI also have that lamp! I love it. I have made beat-up blankets into pillows, smaller throws, bags, wallets, lampshades, footstool covers, hot pads, belts....even the tiniest scrap can be used as it is such sturdy fabric. I love finding blankets with holes in them so you are entitled to cut them up. I can't cut up a perfect one.
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