What's even cooler than making something yourself? Being able to say you're wearing the efforts of a bunch of your family on your back - a garment laden with meaning and love. So if you've got one more afghan or baby blanket than you actually need or a load of lovely creations Aunt Beatrice left you that are sitting and gathering dust, here's an idea.
Why not breathe new life into them by making something useful? All fabrics (even shop-bought ones) start with knitting at some level, so it's not unreasonable to consider the possibilities of sewing with handknitted (and crocheted) fabrics. Julie Finn has some top tips on how to get the most out of your blankets, doiles, afghans, or whatever you're working with.
