Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
I finished up another sheet today: This was mostly a draft-sized pattern test. I had a large/draft pattern already but it needed some modifying. Here's a shot of the underside for those curious. I've been lining all my blankets with white cotton. Also, this one's missing the back leg straps... I might add those later … Continue reading Yet Another Stable Sheet
Just finished this up today... I'm happy with how it turned out. There are some little things I'll be doing differently on future blankets but I think I'm finally happy enough with the construction and sewing. I also used etched hardware vs. the handmade wire pieces. It gives it a more polished look. This particular … Continue reading Blue Stable Sheet
I hope you all (in the US, anyway) have had a good 4th of July! I somehow ended up with the day off, which I've spent sewing and avoiding people, mostly. Last month American Pharoah was the first horse in 37 years to win the Triple Crown. I don't follow horse racing too closely (I'm … Continue reading Triple Crown Blanket
I got a couple more show coolers/dress sheets sewn up recently. The first is a bright blue with yellow trim: I'm happier with how the decorative braids came out this time: On Giselle: (it's a bit big for her though...) The second is purple with white trim: I'm going to try listing these for sale … Continue reading Dress Sheets, Take 2
I got another horse blanket sewn up this week: It's a show cooler or dress sheet, with fancy looped braids on the sides. Ok... so the braids aren't exactly what you see on real blankets... they were such a pain to figure out. What I ended up with I came across by accident, and while it's … Continue reading More Sewing Practice
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