Handmade Lap-Blankets and Throws

Finding throws or lap blankets in the color schemes I like can be difficult. I’ve found it much easier to just make the blankets myself because it gives me the ability to handpick fabrics that match my style.

While looking for good quality fabrics with unique designs, I stumbled across Oscha Slings, a company that sells beautiful fabrics in 1-meter (roughly 40-inch) pieces. As they only seem to sell the surplus pieces that didn’t get used in their own products the fabric options available change regularly. I periodically visit their website and if I come across a style I like, I purchase two pieces. Combining these fabric pieces by sewing them together creates the perfect size for my lap blankets.

For the blankets I also purchase batting and Kona Cotton Solids fabric for the backing. To keep all the layers securely in place, I use straight line quilting, paying close attention to the recommended quilting distance of the batting. For a seamless look, I always choose a sewing thread that closely matches the color of the top fabric, that way it will blend in discreetly and not detract from the top fabric’s design. 

 

For my own lap blanket, I decided to choose a map of Middle-earth, while my husband requested an ocean-themed design. Because I'm fancy, I incorporated matching gold fringe for my blanket, while I made a beautiful red border for his. Although my quilting lines may not be perfect, I think they turned out really well. Although both blankets were made out of the same materials, each one has its own style, and Sparta seems to prefer the Lord of the Rings themed one.