Comments on: Summer Sewing ~ Picnic Blanket with Rock Pockets

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:04:47 +0000

Thanks for this great tutorial. I just finished one today for my mother for christmas I can’t wait to give it to her, and to make myself a “summer” one!

By: MoniD

MoniD — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:00:01 +0000

We have had one of these blankets for years now and it goes where ever we do!

At the beach:
much better than laying on a towel- sand just dusts off (very important with wet, sandy kids all over it)
wide enough for 2 or 3 people
no problem if it gets wet, easy to wash

Camping:
Great for under the tent or under the sleeping bags (better than a tarp)
a bit warmer and the backing resists dew or wet ground from getting your sleeping bag all wet.
In a pinch can also make a great rain cover.

We just keep it in the trunk for emergencies as well as stopping off at the park or watching fireworks.
Perfect for the wet or hot bleachers.
Not as bulky as a regular blanket which also is not as warm as a regular blanket which may be its *only fault.*

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:49:03 +0000

Quick, easy, fun, useful, and a great way to showcase cuts of fun fabrics. Love, love, LOVE it! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:50:17 +0000

I love this blanket and made one for Christmas for my sister. I posted on my site and in the SMS Flickr group. Thanks for a great tutorial!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:57:35 +0000

Great tutorial. I used it for the Quilting for Peace – Wrap them in Love project. Thanks so much!

By: gillian

gillian — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:00:22 +0000

I love this quilt. So simple and quick, but also really beautiful! I’m going to see if I can make one before Christmas.

By: Katie Lynne

Katie Lynne — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:15:18 +0000

Thanks Erin, for such a great tutorial. I’m going to make this, my first ever patchwork or quilt project — because you make it so easy to understand!! For my backing material, I’ll use up a bunch of old jeans that have followed me every time I’ve moved over the years. Bet they’ll be surprised to be reincarnated into a ground spread! KL in Astoria, Oregon P.S. I’ll never be able to hear another Hot Pockets commercial again without thinking of you…*smile*

By: joy bandy

joy bandy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:14:17 +0000

am trying to print tutorials the picnic blanket and all that prints is the posted responses am wasting alot!!!!!!! of ink &paper. can you help ple. want to make this for my son & wife. thank-you joy bandy 9-16-09

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:20:30 +0000

I am new to this and want to make it for my 2 year wedding anniversary (the traditional gift is cotton). I really want to increase the size to include 12 different patterns and my math is really playing tricks on me today. Can someone post the dimensions of the Backing and Batting for this addition in size?
Thanks!

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:07:03 +0000

I passed over this project a couple of times because I was a little intimidated, but once I dug in and tried it, it was easier than I thought! Thanks for posting such a great tutorial!