heirloom pieces

Natural Nursery's Heirloom Blanket

We've had a lot of requests about this blanket after I (Lydia) posted a photo of it on our facebook page. Some people were hoping to see it in person at the store, but, alas, it is here in Clarksville, TN where I reside with my husband and two boys.  My mom was hoping to smuggle it home with her when she was here visiting after boy #2 was born last month, but here it is.  Anyway, what I love the most about this blanket is that it is composed of 10 knitted squares and 10 squares of vintage linen.  I am an avid quilter, to say the least, and I loved that this blanket let me integrate my two loves-knitting + quilting.  The 10 knitted squares knit up pretty fast.  The one above is the diamond lace square.  After you knit the 10 square of 5 different lace patterns (2 each) you then proceed to the more quilt-like process of the piece.  Cutting your linen squares, piecing the blanket, applying a border, etc.  This blanket requires some good knowledge on sewing, and it is tricky at parts but I just love, love love the finished product. I love the integration of yarn and fabric.  Something you can't get from a strictly knitted or quilted blanket.  Also, I had a blast collecting the pieces of vintage linen from the Nashville Flea Market.  It is my absolute favorite place to go for collecting amazing treasures--an entire fairground filled with the greatest collectibles. It is worth a weekend trip for any of you antique or junk collectors like myself.  Just make sure you check the schedule first-it's only a once a month deal!