I absolutely have an unhealthy obsession with throw blankets. And crocheted blankets. And shawls. I'm 32, and wear shawls. And I am not ashamed to admit that I love the hell out of every one I own (hint: more than 10!).
It gets cold in New England - even in July, so I always have an array of blankets in every room of the house! They typically hang out in old wooden crates or on the arms of any given chair - which is fine, but I have a few favorites that I wanted to display!
I've been eyeing these ladders on Pinterest for months now... And finally decided to make my own today!!
I went to Home Depot and had them cut me a 4"x8' whiteboard into two 4' boards... Then had them cut a 2"x6' into 4 - 1 1/2' pieces...
I started making a ladder using a Pinterest tutorial...
But ended up thinking it looked too whimpy - so I tore it apart and did it my own way...
I nailed my slats in, with two plain nails, giving 1" give on either side... I varied the spacing, because I knew the blankets I wanted to hang were of totally different textures/lengths/thicknesses... And the beauty of these projects is that perfection isn't necessary!
I then stained it... One coat, foam brush, done.
I bought two knobs to put on the top front of my ladder to hang my shawls, naturally! For $1.28/each - it was meant to be!
I tried to screw then on, but the wood was so soft it began to splinter. I quickly '86ed that idea and glued them on with my hot glue gun. Shawls weigh about 0 pounds, so it works.
Once dry - I put it right to work! My three fave blankets are now proudly displayed in my living room!
...Vinnie's fave quilt
...Anthony and I's wedding blankets
... A quilt my mom crocheted in 1980 when my father was away at OCS
What are you making this weekend?? Xoxo
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