I have always loved vintage blankets. I lovingly call them camp blankets although it's been years since I've gone camping, but they make me feel like I want to go camping! I think this picture epitomizes the feeling very well.
ViaI have run across some great blankets in the past and am always on the hunt for new {old} ones. I haven't had a lot of success locally, so I hit Etsy up to see if I could find some.
I love letting blankets inspire tablescapes.....
You might remember the tablescape I did with this blanket last year.....
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Lo and behold, I spied one just like it!
Vintage Yellow and Brown BlanketThis was another popular tablescape that I used a blanket with. Although I didn't find the exact one, I did manage to find some great red ones.
A Natural Christmas TablescapeI thought this one was great
Vintage Red Plaid Blanketand this one is still in the package! Hmmm, I wonder what the story is on that?
Vintage Red and Black Blanket (Still in package!!!)
I love the vintage plaid blankets. I have one put away some where, but I might have to do some digging. I do have some plaid wool fabric that would probably do just what I need for the table in the sunroom. Thanks for putting plaid into my brain!
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I did. I found one for $2 at my local thrift store that was perfect for fall. In oranges, red, and yellow. It was made by Tex Ranch Woolens. I have it draped over a white slipcovered chair in my family room. I is sort of itchy, but the colors are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteNo I haven't but I would like to. I have one in black and dark green that I get out every winter. It works great to snuggle on the sofa and watch a great movie.
ReplyDeletethey look so nice used as table cloths! i have a lovely green and black one, will try it out like this :)
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I am trying to do a tablescape like you did (natural christmas) for our ladies christmas banquet. Having a hard time finding camp blankets so I'm thinking of using a plaid scarf as a runner. What do you think? The table is 80" long by 30" wide so do you know where I can get about a 90" long plaid scarf??
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ReplyDeleteVintage Camp blankets are becoming rare....
I think a scarf idea is good, perhaps flannel or fleece fabric?? I think that is inexpensive and would give the look. If nothing else, look for new plaid blankets, I know Pendleton has great ones but they are usually costly. Plaid fabric should be pretty easy to find 3 yards and you're set. :) If you find a fleece, it would look neat with a fringed edge...or what about just a check fabric, like in black...that would give the sophistication and the pine and red berries would make it Christmas
Hope this helps (and you have a fabric store near by!:)