Friday, December 26, 2014

Pendleton Patchwork

I hope you've all had a very sweet holiday with loved ones.
Here's what I gave to my 24 year old son for Christmas.
A lovely friend named Merry gave me a bag full of Pendleton wool scraps last month.  

I used the scraps almost exactly as they came out of the bag.
The wool is already heavy, so I didn't add backing or batting.  

Pendleton Woolen Mills is based in Oregon, where I grew up.
I have fond memories of going to their factory store with my grandmother when I was little.

The company started weaving woolen blankets to trade with Native Americans over 100 years ago.  
The symbols and colors carry meanings for various tribes.

I'm happy to say that my son was thrilled with his new blanket!

Wishing you all a very happy and creative new year.
I'm looking forward to seeing your starts, your finishes, your struggles and your successes.
Happy 2015!



  

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24 comments:

  1. BarbDecember 27, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    What a perfect gift for a young man. I love the mix of colors and scale.
    So how did you handle the seams? Did you overcast them?

    Happy New Year!

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  2. AnnemiekeDecember 27, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    All those colours!!! I don't think I saw such vibrant colours in blankets before. When I was little I slept under woolen blankets. We didn't have quilts then. I think they almost stopped making quilts around 1900/1920 in the Netherlands and only started making them in the 80's as a hobby. There are very old ones in museums here though.
    Glad your son liked it!!
    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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  3. HelenDecember 27, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Wow! I didn't know Pendleton made these designs. We all had Pendleton jackets when I was in college, but they were muted plaids. Wish I still had mine...

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  4. KarenDecember 27, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    This looks fabulous.

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  5. Quilting StoriesDecember 27, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    No wonder that your son is thrilled with such a gorgeous woolen blanket! It is so original and cheerful!

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  6. O'QuiltsDecember 27, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Great job...very very very nice:)

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  7. smazoochieDecember 27, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Wooly wonderful-ness!
    Merry & Happy to you.

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  8. BrendaDecember 27, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    lovely colours and a great idea! How did you deal with the seams? Are the wools a duffle or melton weight?

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  10. Sujata ShahDecember 27, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    LeeAnn, What a perfect gift for your son. I like all the bright, graphic patches here. So many quilt blocks in one blanket! Curious on how thick the wool patches are.
    Happy New Year to you too!

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  11. Donna~~December 27, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Pendleton blankets are so lovely--what a great gift! I'm curious how you did the seams also.

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  12. AndréeDecember 27, 2014 at 9:50 PM


    Ilove it !

    Happy 2015 from France !

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  13. audreyDecember 28, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    All the pieces went together wonderfully! Very special.:)

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  14. Cynthia@wabisabiquiltsDecember 28, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Wow what a "nifty" and vibrant woolen patchwork. I too am curious about how you handled the seams.

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  15. MaryDecember 28, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Love it! I was wondering about the seams too. Did you piece it using a zig-zag stitch? What a fabulous gift!

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  16. CarlaDecember 28, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    This is so great. I'd like to know more about how you made it also.

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  17. JanetDecember 29, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    What a great gift for your son, I love it.

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  18. MaritDecember 30, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    Love your quilt, it looks very inviting to get wrapped into. The warm autumn palette is gorgeous, and the different patterns and symbols are intriguing - like a hidden language. Great gift for a guy!
    ; )

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  19. Quilteuse ForeverDecember 31, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    What a lovely present for your son! Both colors and patterns are incredibly nice. Yes, they remind so much of native Americans!
    We have wonderful projects together for this coming year, hoping your whole year will be a happy & creative one!
    Best to you,
    Katell, France

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  20. Selvage QuilterDecember 31, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Wow, nice quilt!
    Happy new year!

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  21. RachaeldaisyJanuary 1, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Oh LeeAnn, I love this!! You are the perfect person to be given a bag of fabulous wool scraps! You've given them a new lease of life with this striking quilt. I bet your son was over the moon with such a special gift.

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  22. Mary KeaslerJanuary 1, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Any male would love that blanket. It is totally perfect for your son and he will treasure it for years to come. Way to go girl!

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  23. VictoriaJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    What a treasure! Both beautiful and unique! I'm sure that every time your son lays under this he will surely feel the love of his mama. Very special indeed.

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  24. Ailsa (Cape Pincushion)January 13, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    This is so beautiful and vibrant. Gorgeous patterns and colours. I have never seen anything like that before. How lucky to have the factory shop in your vicinity.

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