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March 8, 2022

The Prettiest Purple Cottage Blanket Wrapped With Love

It’s been some time since I’ve made one of my Cottage blankets. I wanted to share the process of how I sometimes start my blankets. So today, I’m going to tell you all about my newest creation. It’s the prettiest purple cottage blanket wrapped with love.

Lots of love!

It’s not the prettiest because I made it…it’s what it’s made of and how it’s made, that makes it that way.

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My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. – John 15:12

Why A Purple Cottage Blanket

Let me start by saying many of the blankets I make are commissioned. That means people reach out and tell me what they’re looking for, the colors that they want or need, and I start creating them. However, sometimes I make them because a person, theme or color is laid on my heart.

That’s right, laid on my heart.

What does that mean you ask?

If you have read my story, The Journey, then you know I started this blog because I felt that God has guided me into making blankets, selling them and donating part of the proceeds to find a cure for brain tumors. At the time, I didn’t really know what that would look like but I see it now. I’m a firm believer that if God nudges you, you move. Even if you don’t know why and it may feel scary.

He lays things on your heart.

About a month ago while I was still recovering from my wrist surgery and dreaming about sewing again, someone very dear to me AND the color purple were laid on my heart.

What could be better than making a blanket for a sweet friend and making it purple?

I love the color purple!

It’s cheerful, lovely and if I am being honest, it’s one of my favorite colors.

The Biggest Purple Surprise

Feeling like I was supposed to make this purple blanket I headed down to my fabric stash. I have a ton of fabric, however to my surprise, I had very little purple fabric. Regardless of what I found the first time around, I wanted to make sure I didn’t miss some. So, I proceeded to go through all that fabric a second time and guess what?

This girl who loves purple had next to none.

I found only a few patterns of purple fabric. When I make one of my blankets, I try to have 10-12 different fabrics to work with. After raiding my fabric stash I only had about four.

You should know, I have friends and co-workers that donate fabric to me. Quilters who have scraps leftover also donate to my cause. Believe it or not, I’ve never met some of the people who donate and yet they keep donating.

How nice is that?

So nice!

Anyway, this is where the story gets good.

Really good!

Discouraged and heading back up the stairs I heard my dogs barking like crazy. I looked outside to see what all the commotion was about and low and behold a package was being delivered. I opened the door and brought that little brown box in, setting it on the table. Addressed to me, it was from my blogging buddy, Cindy at Reinvented Delaware.

With so much curiosity and excitement I opened that little brown box and you know what was in it?

Pretty fabrics!

Lots an lots of beautiful purple fabric! The amount of purple fabric I needed to finish my blanket. Cindy sent the most perfect and timely gift!

What were the chances of me getting that fabric right when I needed it?

The Prettiest Purple Cottage Blanket Wrapped With Love

Do you see it now?

Why it’s the prettiest Cottage blanket?

If not, let me tell you.

It’s the prettiest because it was made with the generosity of others. The fabric scraps of others were paid forward to me. In turn, I was able to bless someone else. It didn’t cost any money. I used what I had and what was given to me. As I sewed each piece it was made with love.

You know, the kind of love that was meant to be.

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Comments

  1. Amy says

    March 8, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    You and Cindy are inspirations! I adore you both!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 8, 2022 at 5:28 pm

      You’re so kind! Thank you, Amy! xo

      Reply
  2. Julie Ciechanowski says

    March 8, 2022 at 11:44 pm

    That is an incredible story! With the grace of god😇 at work! My quilt from you is in my bedroom and my focal point/inspiration when I redecorated during covid. It’s so special to me!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 9, 2022 at 1:41 am

      Thanks so much, Julie! Making it was a blessing and you my friend are so special to me!! xoxo

      Reply
  3. Cindy Rust says

    March 9, 2022 at 2:22 am

    Omgoodness, this just made my day!! That fabric had a home when I bought it and come to find out, it wasn’t my home but yours and then the home of the one who receives the quilt! I’m honored to be a small part of the story of this beautiful quilt Kim!! And I’m so blessed to know you my sweet friend 🥰 Happy sewing! Pinning this post to keep the story going!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:57 am

      Well, you definitely made my day the day that fabric showed up! I love looking back and seeing how God always had it planned. You have been a blessing to me and I will always remember your kindness! xo

      Reply
  4. Marieza says

    March 9, 2022 at 3:24 am

    What a lovely story, Kim! Absolutely amazing!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:56 am

      Thank you so much, Marieza! It was a gift!

      Reply
  5. Kelly Radcliff says

    March 9, 2022 at 3:52 am

    Oh Kim I love stories like this! God had his hand in this from day one. What a blessing that purple quilt will be! 💜 You have such a gift!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 4:00 am

      Awe, thank you, Kelly! You’re so kind to me. I just follow His lead. xo

      Reply
  6. Michelle says

    March 9, 2022 at 5:04 am

    I love your blog today Kim. Amidst war and hatred in our world, You are a reminder of the good. You give me hope 💜

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:49 am

      Awe, thanks Michelle! Sending you a big hug! xo

      Reply
  7. Linda Johnston says

    March 9, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    Love stories like this! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:49 am

      I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  8. Stephanie | Gathered In The Kitchen says

    March 9, 2022 at 9:44 pm

    What a great story!!! Blogging friends are the best!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:48 am

      You are so right!

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    March 9, 2022 at 9:44 pm

    Oh MY goodness. KIM!!!! These stories are the BEST!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:50 am

      Thank you! A story so near to my heart, I had to share!

      Reply
  10. Tammy says

    March 10, 2022 at 3:16 am

    I just loved this story so much, Kim.it is so amazing how God works through this beautiful community of Christian women. My heart filled with joy. Cindy sending you things at the perfect time. His timing! Beautiful!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:51 am

      I know! I have been so blessed by the women in this group. You can really see His hand at work!

      Reply
  11. Jennifer Howard says

    March 10, 2022 at 12:33 pm

    Such a wonderful story…it’s amazing how it all comes together!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:53 am

      Putting it together and watching how it happened was such a gift!

      Reply
  12. Rosemary says

    March 10, 2022 at 2:32 pm

    What a great story. It makes me want to get my sewing machine out too.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:45 am

      Thank you, Rosemary! I hope I inspired you! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Rachel - Tea and Forget-me-nots says

    March 10, 2022 at 8:20 pm

    Oh, that was just meant to be. Perfect. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:40 am

      It was! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  14. Cindy says

    March 11, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    I love this story so much and what a truly beautiful gift from Cindy!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:35 am

      She sent the most perfect gift!

      Reply
  15. Melba says

    March 11, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    I love it! People can really make your day!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:12 am

      Yes, you are so right, Melba!

      Reply
  16. Barbara says

    March 12, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    What a beautiful story of God’s hand in your life.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 12, 2022 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you so much, Barb! xo

      Reply
  17. Pat A says

    May 15, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    This story just touched my heart. I just came from Sunday morning service and this just capped off a great morning. Just proves there are no coincidences with God. His plan is perfect and awesome to see them work in our lives. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 16, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      I’m so glad it blessed you! He’s a big God!

      Reply

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