Sunday, June 7, 2009

Blanket Crane Tutorial

Some of you have requested a tutorial on making a blanket crane, so I've tried my best to draw a diagram and come up with step by step directions. I want to point out, though, that mine is stationary, it doesn't swing.

I hope these directions make sense and are easy to follow. Please forgive me - sometimes my methods are a little unusual and trying to explain them is kind of hard. I wish I had Linda's (Behind My Red Door) eloquent way with words!

You should be able to click on the pictures and print out the directions for easier reference.

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17 comments:

  1. Linda - Behind My Red DoorJune 7, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    That looks very understandable to me! And thank you for the compliment. I nevet hink of my words as eloquent - just from the heart!! I occasionally worry about my grammar, but I hope it sounds like a conversation between two friends! That is part of what make sblogging so much fun!

    Do you mind if I mention this tutorial in my next post mid week or so?

    hugs, Linda

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  2. WoolenSailsJune 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Great tutorial, been wanting one of those. Now my husband will have to make one. Just found your site, so putting it in my bookmarks.

    Debbie

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  3. Lee Hill PrimitivesJune 7, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    As always, great tutorial....

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  4. My Colonial HomeJune 7, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Kris, wonderful toutorial!!!!
    I found you blog from A Primitive Place forum.

    Very, very nice.
    Karen

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  5. KayC.June 7, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial! Now I can make one for my home. Thanks agian for sharing :-D

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  6. Raggedy AngelJune 8, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Thank you so much for this.....I have been wanting one! This is gonna be the first thing I am gonna make as soon as our workshop is set back up!
    Thanks for all the great stuff you have here! Beth

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  7. Something Nice and PrettyJune 8, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    My husband probably won't get this done until Christmas...but that's okay, thanks so much for posting this:)
    I'll be adding you to my favs!
    Rondell

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  8. Diane BJune 8, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    thank you so much for the tutorial I love it..
    Hope you will visit our group at http://aprimitivejourney.proboards.com

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  9. Janet - underthewillowJune 8, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    That is just wonderful Kris!....your's turned out absolutely wonderful! Janet

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  10. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~June 9, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Kris,

    I love it! Thanks for the tutorial! I'll be passing it along to my hubby! :)

    Have a great evening!
    Tammy

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  11. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsJune 12, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Thanks for sharing the pattern, I think I will request it, my sweetie loves to work with wood.
    Linda sent me your way.

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  12. Sherri/Here Goes My LifeJune 12, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Hi Kris,Thanks for following my blog.I luv your blog and have it saved to my favs. Have a great evening and weekend.:0) Sherri

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  13. simple~needsJune 13, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    kris, thats great!! i was wondering how they made those. yours looks great!
    love your blog too!
    kim( from southeast ohio)

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  14. LibbyJuly 14, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    LOVE your tutorials. Thanks so much for sharing them with us!

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  15. Proper PrimJuly 31, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Kris, I just wanted to thank you for posting this tut... I used your directions to make my own. I have been wanting one of these for so long and they are just not that easy to find. Thought you might want to see what you inspired me to do. Your directions were very easy.

    Thanks again...

    Hugs, Deb

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  16. Wendy @ Ravenwood WhimziesNovember 3, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Ooh..I love it! Thanks for sharing the instructions!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing these instructions. Because of your generosity and my husband, I now have a wonderful blanket crane. I will think of you as I enjoy this wonderful addition to my home.

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