Back-tack 4 - given

For back-tack, I was paired up with the lovely Theresa.  She sent me some beautiful goodies which I promise to share soon.  I still need to get decent photos (that darn winter light!).  For her, I made a simple throw.

When I found the very last piece of this fabric in my studio, I knew it was meant for Theresa.  I considered making a bag out of it, but I just couldn't cut it.  It is a wool cashmere blend and I had just enough to squeak out a 60" square throw.  I used a Japanese polka dot to bind it.  Simple, but luxurious at the same time.  I hope she enjoys it during these cold winter months.

I sent some other goodies as well - vanilla tea, sea salt caramels and an ornament.  I never tire of brown paper packages and red and white string.  That is my go-to wrap this year.  Speaking of which....time to get back at it.

Comments

[Tracy]

I love brown wrapping paper. It's my favorite. Because you can dress it up with anything, and it's still simple.

[Tracy]

Ha! First!

[Qalballah]

Wah! I want a wool-cashmere throw. *flutters lashes* go on Erin - make me one

[Julianna]

What is your source for the string?

[misschris]

What a beautiful throw, erin! So simple but cheery. I'm sure she'll love it.

Brown paper packages and string... that's the good stuff. xo

[misschris]

What a beautiful throw, erin! So simple but cheery. I'm sure she'll love it.

Brown paper packages and string... that's the good stuff. xo

[Becky]

Ah yes, the gigantic spool of string from Tilda's! I've done the same wrap this year -- so classic.

The throw is simple and comforting. Beautiful.

[Melissa Crowe]

Your blanket and your packages are beautiful! What lucky recipients, all!

[Mary Jo, Five Green Acres]

Yeah - I was wondering where you got the string also! Beautiful, simple packages - love it.

[Dawn]

Brown paper packages tied up with string... One of my favorite things... for wrapping!
That throw looks just too cozy... espcially with the snow outside!

[Myrnie]

Alright, throw my name in too: where does the string come from?? A bloggy buddy sent me a paddle of it with a giveaway prize, and I was overjoyed: I can't find it anywhere!

The throw sounds seriously scrumptious!

[Lisa]

i have had the darndest time finding plain brown paper. do you guys just get the shipping stuff? or is this actual wrapping paper.

[theresa/t does wool]

I'm now cozy...and lucky ;-)!

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I love the simplicity of the blanket and the warmth it will bring to her.

[amandajean]

theresa is one lucky duck!!! I LOVE the throw. the dot binding is the perfect pop for the border. your packages are so pretty.

[Sarah Cosper]

Yes! Where do you get your string?

[Sarah Jackson]

so beautiful! You have a very lucky swap partner.

And I so need to order a big spool of twine. My local cake shop doesn't carry the big one. Poo.

[nikko]

I clicked on the comments to ask where to find the twine, but it looks like that question has already been asked. ;o)

Love the polka dots!

[City Farm Girl (jenn)]

Love the wrap... and I adore the string. It's french, right? What is Tilda's and how do we get our paws on it. Beautiful work.

[Kelly]

Love it all. But do share - where do you get salty caramel? Because I'm craving it like crazy and can't find it.

[leslie]

oh so good. she is going to love it!

[Jade]

Hey Erin! That twine keeps popping up everywhere. I'm feeling out of the loop. Where did you find it?

[monica]

what a pretty throw! i also was wondering where you got the giant spool of string.

[Christin]

A friend of mine who sells on Etsy uses brown wrapping and the red and white string along with her business card as her wrapping. It's so simple and lovely. I love getting packages wrapped like that.

[Chara Michele]

Oh that throw is just gorgeous! Can I ask where you found the wool-cashmere fabric?

[Laurie]

I love that throw, wool and cashmere blend, so luxurious! What a wonderful gift...

[caroline]

oh, she'll love that blanket alright! I adore mine. Everybody in my house knows to back away from the blanket. That and my hottie.

[Jen]

What lovely gifts - and wonderful packaging!
Well done.

[amelia studio]

That blanket looks so cozy -- a great gift!

[erica]

The blanket looks wonderfully cozy and the binding is just right! I love, love, love your packaging. I always use brown paper for wrapping, unfortunately i don't have enough bakers twine to wrap the packages with. Looks great!

[anina]

Oooh! So lovely this time of the year.

[Lenae May]

Too wonderful! Great quilt!
Such a pleasure to browse!
Lenae

[Grace]

1. That is also my go-to wrapping method.

2. Ohmygoodness, that throw! I want that! Lucky Theresa!

3. Merry Christmas.

xoxoxox

[molly]

oh, erin. that throw!! I love the color with the binding.

All of santa's gifts are brown paper and baker's twine this year. I never get tired of it.

Let's talk after Christmas! :)
xox.

[teresa washington]

love your wrap and sting ,could u please share where you buy your red & white string and brown paper, only thing i can find is red cotton yarn and very heavy brown shipping paper which is very hard to handle

[Kay]

Awesome pretty simple elegant wrapping! I just bought some of that twine at Michaels (Martha Stewart) and now I know what to do with it!