classy monogram

This blanket is striped white minkee on one side and bright pink dot minkee on the other side. This mother of two boys was eager to add something classy and feminine to her new daughter's layette when she arrived. A monogrammed blanket was just what she was looking for!

a bag for grandma

This bag was made for a special Grandma to tote things back and forth to the grandkids' house. Her name is on one side, and each of the grandkids are on the other side. Each child got their own specialized design, and extra children can be added as they come!

pillow cover

My u-shaped pillow got a lot of use with my son. I nursed him for a year, and he played on it too. A real work-out. However, he was a bit of a puker, so I was constantly having to wash the cover. So... before baby #2 - another cover! The back is fastened with snap tape for easy removal and washing when needed.

something warm for the winter...

A friend wanted something warm and girly for her September daughter.

This seemed like the perfect solution!

looking for a toy

I think these are going to be so much fun! I just picked a couple fun fabrics and pretty ribbons and put them all together.
Coming up on the next ones - specialty embroidery squares.
And maybe a jingle bell inside?!

twice the hippo

This customer chose to make a matching onesie and blanket. The parents chose a Noah's Ark/ animal theme for the nursery, so picking this cute hippo seemed only appropriate. The blanket is Noah's ark flannel on one side, and soft fuzzy green fleece on the other. The onesie sleep sack was made with the fuzzy fleece instead of the minkee, another great option for cuddling.

flannel rag quilt

Most of my blankets are limited to only two fabrics. This blanket is where the fun really began! After putting a couple of layers of flannel together with batting sandwiched between, I trimmed the edges, laundered it, and it made an even fuzzier blanket for a friend's new baby.
The technique is very similar to making chenille, if you're familiar with that fabric. I made another one using a denim on one side - just think of how well a pair of ripped jeans soften up when you put them through the wash. It's the same idea. Warm and cozy! The only problem - it was a lot thicker and heavier to work with!
I also realized the big squares would be a great place to embroider some different designs. Maybe next time.