Wow, three posts in one day! I must be trying to avoid doing other tasks like ironing or preparing our tax return. Anyway, to return to the point of this post, I’ve just finished off this tag blanket.
It’s a little different to the one that I made for Stella because it is for a friend’s six-month old bub who is blind. I needed to make sure that it had plenty of variety in texture and even in sound.
Each of the blue cord pieces is layered with a different thickness of plastic, so the blanket has different crinkly noises at each end. The patchwork side includes towelling, chenille in different patterns and textures, fake fur, felt, tulle, satin, sueded fabric, embroidery and some weird yellow textured fabric that I inherited from a friend’s mother.
The tags are made from ribbon, elastic, lace, ric-rac, leather, cord and velcro. And of course, there’s a little tag in there made from a “Thornberry” label. Here’s hoping that this is a successful baby toy!
Amy said
Yes but all three post are worththe time… I adore your sensory blankets and you can tell that you put such thought and love into it! I think they are wonderful. Zoe had a book when she was little witht he little tags, but I think when we have another I must make one of these lovly blankies!
knittingnoob said
What a fantastic idea!
Husband said
With my new laptop I can see what you get up to all day. I can also check the weather radar to see if it is going to rain on me.
Nice blanky by the way.
Love Hubby
Nanette said
I am involved with a program for special needs children and love to sew. I love this idea for our program.
robyn joyce said
Can I get the pattern for these blankets?
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Julie VW said
I also want to know if I am able to get a pattern for this super great blanket??? I am going to make 3 for Christmas and I love how you did yours!!! Any help would be much appreciated!! Good job on these blankies!!
Holly said
What a fabulous idea. Very cute too.
Jessica said
very cool
Beth said
I work as an Intervener to a young DeafBlind student. I have several textures, but never thought to sew them together.
Wonderful idea. I love to sew so I will be busy this Super Bowl Sunday.
Also, I have made taggies for my Grandchildren and they love them.
Thanks for the idea! I am always amazed at the ingenuity people have for adapting everyday things.