I done finished the blankies.

[Fairy]

In case anyone wants to see, I wanted to share photos of the finished products and let you know how it went. The first batch of 13 were from Hancock for a ridiculously low sale price or $3.97/yd, plus an add'l 15% off of the whole order for about $9/blanket. The 2nd batch of six were from JoAnn's for half off, so $4.49/yd., no add'l coupon, so like $13/blanket. I did 1.5 yards, two layers, typical no-sews. Glacier, not anti-pil. I really really disappointed in their cutters at Hancock. The colors and patterns were also kind of ... off. I got the very best they had to offer, AFAIC. They were totally nice and helpful, but when they did the cutting, something went really wrong with at least four of them. I went down to one and a quarter yards for four of them cuz I REALLY wanted that color but the bold was made of remnants, not contiguous fabric, so I deduced I could cut shorter ties. As it happens, that's not a good idea to do, but it didn't matter cuz 1.25 yards of one fabric did NOT match up with the other. Completely uneven, I was going to have to trim them to hell and gone to even them out, and I'd end up with a teeny blanket. So, I made do with one, but the other three have to go back (returnable if I don't cut them). Joann's was spot on. Eh, it's fine.

I also learned that it's NOT LIKE A SCARF. Sooooooooo much more cutting and tying. You all were right, it would have been easier to just buy them! However ... I"m really glad I made them. I tied every tie myself -- DS did a few, but he had a hard time. He was proud of the ones he did, and he helped me measure up the corners and such. But I made these with my own hand, and I just feel really good about it. Not at all regretting it! But dude, my hand. Oy!

Here's the finished products. Would love to know which of these you think a boy will NOT want. Still haven't figured out how to dole them out. Unfortunately, wx calls for thunderstorms RIGHT when the party starts tomorrow at 5pm. GREAT. Basement Movie Night it just may be.

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Purple & Grey



Black & White Zigzag & Black



Red Tartan & Red (that is black in there, not brown)

[ourbabygirl]

Those are super cool! I love all of them! Hope you have a fantastic party & that the weather holds out for some good fresh air for the kids!

[Fairy]

Blue Tartan & Blue (again, that's black in there, not brown - extra-curricular appearance by the cat)



Bright Blue & Grey (it looks brown in the pic, but it's charcoal grey)



Dark Purple & Lavendar (really hard to see that it's lavendar but it is)

[KpbS]

They look fantastic! Awesome job! . Thinking of you guys and hope you have a super fun party!

[AnnieW625]

Awesome! Great job! So what did you you do with the alien print and polka dots?

[Indianamom2]

Those look great! That is a TON of cutting and tying. If you are asking which ones to that would be best for girls, then I'd go with either purple option, especially the dark/light version. They seem a bit more feminine to me. I really like the blue/tartan combo though!!

[Fairy]

Navy Blue & White Polka Dot



Brown & Chartreuse Polka Dot



Dark Green & Light Green

[Fairy]

Don't Come 'Round Here No More.



Charcoal & Bright Blue



Red & Navy (I absolutely hate this one. It's the one salvageable 1.25yd ones from Hancock, and it's a mess)

[Fairy]

Blue & Black Checks & Black



Peace Out, Man



Charcoal & Light Green

[Seitvonzu]

cute! have a super fun party!