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sempi2 · 02-24-2010, 10:42 PM

Hopefully we will have good weather.

Blue Pearl · 02-24-2010, 11:49 PM

Steph, Do you get to pick out your blankets? I would have a hard time deciding which ones, hope to see your catch at Ft. Stevens.

Bo&Susan · 02-25-2010, 12:15 AM

Love your AS, it does look cozy. Susan

Mackhopp · 02-25-2010, 07:19 AM

Great deal on the blankets!

I'm struck by how the Glacier Nat'l Park blanket is identical to Canada's Hudson's Bay blanket. I did a bit of snooping and found out that the Hudson's Bay blankets were originally made in England (1779) and brought over here to trade by trappers to Blackfeet and Northern Plains Indians.

Pendleton Woolen Mills was the first mill here to specifically create trade blankets (1896).

47WeeWind · 02-25-2010, 08:41 AM

can be found on these web sites. For a brief history of Pendleton National Park blankets, see:

http://www.nationalparkblankets.com/

For a brief history of trade blankets, especially Hudson Bay Company blankets, see:

Point Blankets

Stef, thanks for taking and posting your photos that got this great big ball of yarn rolling.

47WeeWind · 02-25-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Foiled Again

I love those black and red blankets on your dinette - and the pillows. Never saw them on the website though. Where can I find them!!!!!? Paula

Hi Paula:

The blanket on Stef's far dinette seat is the Tribute to Jack Briggs Blanket. The one on the near dinette seat is the Navajo Water Blanket. Both can be seen here:

Pendleton Woolen Mills: AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND

Hope this helps.

Mel · 02-25-2010, 09:24 AM

Stef, your little Caravel looks so wonderful in that display. Which blankets did you choose?

**Stefrobrts** · 02-25-2010, 09:33 AM

I picked Glacier, Crater Lake, Rainier, Acadia, and Yosemite. I knew I needed the NW parks, I just liked the look of Acadia, Yosemite is on my 'must see' list, and Glacier reminds me of a cozy Pendleton blanket my grandparents had in their RV that I remember from when I was a kid, and I always regretted that it got garage-saled off when they sold their RV while I was in college.

Gerr · 02-25-2010, 10:40 AM

We are sooooo jealous. The Caravel looks great in the display. The blankets are cool as well. Thanks for sharing.

mistermike · 02-25-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Stefrobrts

We went to visit our little buddy at the home show today.

Looks just like my 1968 Caravel, right down to the dinette option. Nice trailer! Enjoy the blankets. They're nice.

Regards,

MisterMike

TBRich · 02-25-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 47WeeWind

Hi Paula:

The blanket on Stef's far dinette seat is the Tribute to Jack Briggs Blanket. The one on the near dinette seat is the Navajo Water Blanket. Both can be seen here:

Pendleton Woolen Mills: AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND

Hope this helps.

Speaking of the Navajo Water Blanket...that's our latest décor for the Bambi... Love it...we have several Pendleton blankets that we use...

Pic #1: Navajo Water Blanket
Pic #2: San Miguel
Pic #3: Los Ojos
Pic #4: Spirit of the Peoples

**Stefrobrts** · 03-27-2010, 04:54 PM

This was a really fun experience, I'd be happy if she called me up and wanted to borrow it again

I've decided to sell some of the blankets and keep my favorite for the trailer. So if anyone is interested in getting a great deal on a brand new blanket, they are listed in the classifieds.