Before I start rambling on about what I’ve been up to, let me start off by saying – The Sewing Republic, a website I’m very proud to be a part of, has begun posting free project tutorials! Each week they will be listing a new tutorial (some of them will even be in a video format) – they even have an RSS feed available so you don’t miss anything. I’ll let you know when one of my projects is up, but in the mean time be sure to check out the cute Summer Serendipity Bag available for download now.
What have I been up to? Well, for one, making more baby items – this time, not (just) for me. Juliet from Chickpea Sewing and I met while working on tutorials for the Sewing Republic site. About a month ago, she had her adorable baby, Finn and I am just now sending off her gift. A minky blanket (backed with a snuggly flannel) and matching burp cloth:
Of course, I couldn’t just make one…. Fortunately, I had enough materials left over to sew up one for myself too (well, for our little guy)! I think I’m addicted to making baby blankets – too bad places like Etsy are over-run with these types of items, otherwise I’d make a bunch to put into my shop!
Up next, putting together my Sewing Stars Elephant. What are everyone else’s plans for sewing this weekend?
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Yikes–thanks for the heads up! I need to go take a peek, that sounds like my bag!
And such sweet baby gifts for such a sweet little boy! I know that Juliette will be thrilled. I miss making all of the baby goodies–you’re right, they are so easy and addicting. You two are making me think seriously about having that third child…
The little blankets with minky backing….did you quilt them, or what, to keep the layers together…in fact, I’m thinking maybe there isn’t any batting…that the minky and the flannel are sufficient? I’ll be making a baby quilt soon. The mom was thinking minky would be nice, but I told her it would be hard to hand quilt through. I’ve never machine-quilted (mostly because I really enjoy sitting and hand-quilting whereas I thin most people do not).
The little blankets with minky backing….did you quilt them, or what, to keep the layers together…in fact, I’m thinking maybe there isn’t any batting…that the minky and the flannel are sufficient? I’ll be making a baby quilt soon. The mom was thinking minky would be nice, but I told her it would be hard to hand quilt through. I’ve never machine-quilted (mostly because I really enjoy sitting and hand-quilting whereas I thin most people do not).
Great t-shirt shrinking video! You and Erika make a great team
Jo