{"product_id":"vintage-wool-jr-groundcloth-make-it-monday","title":"Mid Century JCPenney Wool Camp Blanket Jr. Groundcloth *Make it Monday*","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA Piece of Mid Century Camping History, Ready to Head Back Outside\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis week's Make It Monday project started with an old JCPenney wool camp blanket believed to date from the \u003cstrong\u003e1950s to 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wasn't in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was damage at both ends of the blanket, which meant we couldn't use it as it was. But the middle still had these fantastic bold red, yellow and blue stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose were absolutely worth saving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Make It Monday, our community chose to turn a section of the blanket into one of our \u003cstrong\u003eJr. Groundcloths\u003c\/strong\u003e and pair it with tan waxed canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully worked around the damaged portions of the original blanket and positioned our cut to preserve those beautiful Mid Century stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a completely functional piece of outdoor gear that carries a little camping history along with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWaxed Canvas on the Ground. Wool on Top.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur lined groundcloths start with one solid piece of waxed canvas that creates the entire back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this one, we used \u003cstrong\u003etan waxed canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e and layered the Mid Century wool camp blanket on top. The waxed canvas extends beyond the wool and is folded over its edges before being stitched down, creating the finished border and securely capturing the wool around the perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat construction gives each side a job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut the \u003cstrong\u003ewaxed canvas side toward the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a durable, weather-resistant barrier between you and damp grass, dirt, a log or the forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the \u003cstrong\u003ewool side facing up\u003c\/strong\u003e for a warmer, softer place to sit or kneel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also added a grommet to each corner for even more versatility around camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Perfect Personal-Sized Groundcloth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished groundcloth measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25\" × 22\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's large enough to give you a comfortable personal space but small enough to roll or fold up and bring along without taking up the room of a full-size groundcloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSitting on a damp log, stump or forest floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKneeling while working around camp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a clean surface for organizing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch breaks on the trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extra layer between you and a cold bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small work surface for outdoor projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiving your gear a clean place to land\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply claiming your own little dry spot in the woods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSaving the Good Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite things about working with older materials is figuring out what they can become next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blanket had damage. 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