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The Blanket Remodel and Cabinet Building in Progress

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The Blanket Remodel

I’ve enjoyed the posts some of you have written showing how you’ve reinvented, remodeled, revitalized, refurbished, rescued, etc. an item that was headed to the rubbish heap/landfill; and made it useable again. I wanted to share how I rescued/remodeled a blanket that was not working.

During the pandemic I discovered at Costco these magically soft and cozy blankets: Pendleton Sherpa Fleece Blankets. They were on sale and I bought it in King size.

Found this photo on eBay, I bought the King size version

Photo credit – eBay

Well the blanket has become worn out and I ended up buying a newer one a couple years ago. It is still a super fleecy cozy and I was using it as a blanket in the basement, however it was cumbersome to use to snuggle under on a sofa as it was king-sized blanket (meant for a king-sized bed).

My initial options were to 1) keep using the huge bulky blanket; or 2) donate the blanket. I was leaning towards option 2 but then I realized that the charity thrift shop I donated it too would like throw it own as it the blanket was worn down in several areas and it might not be resellable.

So I decided to cut the king-size blanket in half, overlocked stitch the edge and turn it into TWO blankets!

I don’t have a serger so I had to overlock stitch the blanket and then I trimmed as close to the edge as I could to clean up the fibers (I didn’t take a photo).

John and now each have a cozy large lap-sized fleece blankets to snuggle under when watching TV in the basement!

Cabinet Building in Progress

While I was remodeling a blanket, John has been busy in his workshop making a cabinet for the upstairs primary bathroom. For years I’ve just had shelves about the “water closet” room the toilet in the primary bathroom resides in, and finally John is adding a cabinet.

Here are some images of his project in progress:

When he finishes the cabinet I’ll share the completed piece in its own future blog post.

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26 thoughts on “The Blanket Remodel and Cabinet Building in Progress”

  1. The best kind of recycling! You make something that’s actually *better* than what it originally was! I can’t wait to see what John’s handiwork becomes (assuming we’ll be allowed a view of it in situ).

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  5. Great fix for the blanket – you’ll both enjoy that! One of the best things about being able to build your own stuff is being able to design it just the way you like it, rather than having to try to work with a pre-made piece. Look forward to seeing the finish of John’s cabinet!

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  10. I’m so happy you made lemons into lemonade, or a two for one swap. They will be easier to wash and dry in this smaller size, so, bonus points for that. Your house is so cool and you two are a perfect pair.

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