Originally Posted by
gmkfit
My Mom has recently passed after a long illness. I was in her home in CT looking through the upstairs closet and found bags of crocheted blankets. I knew during the times she felt well she would crochet blankets for futute use, but had no idea of how many there were. I can envision making pillows?? or incorporating them into a quilt?? I have never seen anything like it but know somewhere out there one of you may be able to help me bring something together. The challange is cutting the crocheted items!!! without them ravelling into nothing. Help! I can envision a quilt block with the blanket square in the middle. Any ideas?
if you stitch around the edges of the pieces as you cut them you will keep them from unraveling or coming apart. i used to knit sweaters a lot and this was one of the ways of finishing of a nicey nice one that was lacy.
also...i am arthritic and though i crochet and knit...i would rather quilt. but, i buy the most lovely afghans at estate/yard sales made by the makers children who are always glad to hear that the work of thier beloved mother/auntie/grmother will continue to be used and cherished. and i do...use and cherish them. i have several around the house for guest bed and my chairs. and they are always admired and i get asked..."did you make that? it's beautiful!!!"