How do I keep/save/upcycle sentimental crocheted blankets?
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Cindy Rubin
I have 2 huge crocheted blankets my Nana made when I was a little girl (I am 53 now). They a VERYsentimental. The one she made for me was an ombre pattern that included flourescent green (I begged my parents to let me paint my room that color and they always said NO!). My Nana crocheted that ombre blanket big enough to use & cover my twin size bed. Then, she crocheted my parents a blanket to totally fit their KING sized bed (piece offering... lol).
I treasure them so much; I can't imagine the number of hours it took her to make them but I sure feel the love she infused in every stitch.
As you can imagine, they are HUGE and HEAVY.
My issues... I live in the south and we never get cold enough to have to use them;
I have 3 sons who look at me and roll their eyes when I ask them if they would want to inherit them. (And let's face it... those colors!)
My idea was to cut them and make small 'quilt' like blankets ... until a friend told me "you can't cut a crocheted blank 
" because it would fall apart. (I don't know why I didn't think of that.)
It breaks my heart to keep them stored away or lose them.
IDK what to do.
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Hello Cindy! I too have two huge crocheted blankets/aftgans my grandmother made for me when I was 18. I have used them all these years but I live in a cold climate and I welcome their heavy weight and extra warmth in the winter! Mine are both king size! One of mine includes that fluorescent green and also pink! Can you just keep them folded on the end of a bed for decor and just not use them? Or perhaps folded over a chair. You could just store them in a plastic bin with a cover where they would be safe and dry if you feel they need to be stored. My kids don't want mine either!
Cindy....I would purchase a standing quilt rack to hold both then fold and display them in a bedroom or living room/den so others can see and you can tell your story. Good luck
Use space bags to hold and display them. Will help protect them from dust. Maybe a grandchild will claim them one day.