Last year, I came across this tutorial from See Kate Sew. It was a scrap map and I wanted to make it immediately. What seamstress doesn't have scraps? Who wouldn't want a map made out of fabric? It took awhile, but I finally finished it.
The topstitching was definitely the most difficult, especially around the smaller states. I used mostly cotton scraps. However, I used a piece of flannel for Minnesota because it's cold here. I used a piece of fleece for Alaska because it's really cold there.
All in all, it was a very fun project! Maybe I'll make another one someday. I have more than enough scraps!
I thought it would be great to incorporate community service projects. Hospitals always need blankets! I have made some dresses for "Little Dresses for Africa," so that could be an option. I'm excited just thinking about it!
Do you have any ideas for me? I think it would be a wonderful opportunity, but I would love to hear any suggestions!
~Elizabeth
Love the map! I see you gave Wisconsin a cheese fabric :D awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour idea is great. You might want to check out "Quilts for Kids" You can also see via the website if your local area has a chapter. Basically they mail you most of the stuff to make a quilt, you provide the batting and return shipping. You make the quilt and send it back to them. They give it to a child in the hospital. Very cool! http://www.quiltsforkids.org/patterns/request/
I just luv your colorful blanket of the United States!-the thick "warmer" fabric for the cold states is too cute! I want a US blanket!lol Do you sell them? My four year old daughter asked for a "globe" for Christmas last year. I had one as a child so when she showed an interest I was more than excited to get her one. I have since gotten her a dry erase map & lately have been thinking of how I could do a fun colorful map- maybe scrapbook paper, fabric w/ModgePodge, idk? -something to hang on the wall. I think that it is a wonderful idea to donate your blankets! What about to nursing homes(?) I know that the elderly are generally cold more often than not & I think a nursing home(LTCF-Long Term Care Facility)would be easier/quicker to donate to. As a nurse I am just wondering about a hospital & their need for aseptic environment & sick children but I'm sure somebody at the above (quiltsforkids) would have that information. Just another option for your beaut blankets to keep warm & be enjoyed: ) I think you should def start a "sewing group". I just can't sew. I wish the talent/skill of sewing was genetic, I'd be an awesome seamstress like my mother, & I'd be making all of my daughters clothes! BUT..it isn't in the genes, so here I am, just woo'n & wow'n the great things a seamstress + creativity can produce. I have sew~envy & think you should teach as many people as possible. It seems that not many sew these days. Do they have "home ec" in schools anymore? I know that is where I did most of my sewing. Thank you for sharing your talent~ your gift~
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the original link (so I can try my hand at making one, too!).