I did try these at first with white bias binding... Than I tried the dark blue. I like the dark blue.
I loved this pattern at first sight. I should not have. My preference is to avoid piecing motifs together to make an afghan. Its like making 42 hot pads. (and who wants to do that?) But, I could not resist the irony of wrapping yourself up in a snow storm. The pattern can be found here; http://www.joann.com/snowflake-crochet-throw/prod1531862/
You know that I tried to find an alternate to Red Heart. Just because Red Heart is simply not the softest, cuddliest yarn out there. However, I wasn't able to find the color way among the other options. The color way makes the snow flakes look close up and lets you imagine a storm of snow flakes in the blurry distance. So, I followed the pattern... that is until the finish. I did add my own edging.
That is why I craft. Not only to create but to be creative.
Whether or not I improve on the patterns is a matter of opinion.
Today, as I look on the most recently finished project, I am happy with the results.
When January rolls around, I will be ready!