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Tack Tip: Blanket Fitting

September 25, 2021 ~ Nichelle ~ 8 Comments

One of the questions I often get about blankets is how to fit them to the model. I touched on this on a recent Instagram post, but since social media posts get buried and lost quickly I wanted to expand on it here. My blanket pattern is simple. It's basically a rectangle with a rounded … Continue reading Tack Tip: Blanket Fitting

Challenge Accepted

December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 ~ Nichelle ~ 9 Comments

In 2014, Lauren Mauldin shared a list of tack items she had yet to see in miniature. One of those pieces was a scrim sheet, which I started working on right away. I think I posted this on Facebook but it never made it to the blog so... I was using a mesh type of … Continue reading Challenge Accepted

Basic Pony Pouches

March 14, 2019 ~ Nichelle ~ 3 Comments

BreyerWest is next week! Slowly, but surely, I've been working on getting things done and making sure I have everything. I'm nervous (about everything like usual) but also really excited. It's been around 5 years since I've been to a live show, and I've only been to 3 total. I'm really looking forward to it. … Continue reading Basic Pony Pouches

Strap Improvements

November 3, 2018 ~ Nichelle ~ 7 Comments

It's November, so you know what that means! To be honest, I've been working on Christmas stuff off and on since early October. I need the time because Christmas sneaks up faster every single year. But I won't decorate anything till after Thanksgiving... I do stick to that fairly well! 😅 Anyway, a lot of … Continue reading Strap Improvements

Making Your Own Bias Binding

May 19, 2018 ~ Nichelle ~ 6 Comments

To finish the edges of a blanket or saddle pad, I use bias binding. This can be purchased pre-made at any fabric or craft store, in varying widths, folds and colors: While it's convenient to purchase, pre-made bias has it's downsides. It can be expensive, especially if you're using a lot of it. You are … Continue reading Making Your Own Bias Binding

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