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Old 07-04-2005, 05:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Q on making a picnic blanket

Dd turns 8 in about 2 weeks. She really likes the Magic Cabin picnic set, but it's just too pricey, so I found an enamel picnic set (with service for 4 instead of 2 ) and am going to make a picnic blanket and napkins to go with it. I'm wondering if I should use oilcloth. In which case I would prolly want to top it with something softer and more comfy. I see that MC's is twill, so I could try just that. Or I could use some wallyworld waterproof ripstop nylon ($1/yd) and top it with something soft...

What would you do?
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Old 07-04-2005, 07:46 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I made my girls a picnic blanket a few years ago. I made the top a patchwork of large squares and the back a solid woven, so it was two layers of woven fabric. My girls use it ALL the time! It works good because I can toss it in the washer as often as needed. For a little nicer one, you could add a layer of batting inside and tack it in a few places.
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Old 07-04-2005, 09:19 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Neat idea! Thanks!!

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Old 07-04-2005, 09:51 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Wow, that is a good deal!
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