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As I’ve alluded to many times these last few months, there hasn’t been a lot of down time between wedding planning, work and multiple friends welcoming new babies.
With all of these bundles of joy, I’ve been wielding the needle and thread often and everywhere. It’s been down to the wire with looming due dates.
So here’s a peek at a few of the blankets I’ve given as gifts to or made as gifts for friends this winter.
{Sadly, I didn’t take photos of my “Very Hungry Caterpillar” blanket, it was a whirlwind rush job!}
Also, for the current ”blanket-in-progress,” I’m officially attempting a real quilt, not just a receiving blanket. It’s been a big learning curve and it definitely won’t be perfect, but so far, I’m pretty pleased with how it’s turning out.
What did you make this weekend?
Dressing for winter always involves a lot of layers. This year, it seems, more than ever, infinity scarves are the neck warmer of choice. Instead of buying an expensive, store bought one, why not make your own? They make great gifts, too!
You can work with materials you already have (transform a “normal” scarf) or start with a yard of fabric.
For the fabric version of the home made infinity scarf, I’ve created a little how-to. Follow these instructions and elaborate or alter them to however you see fit.
This is an easy project that you can complete in an hour or two. Really, there’s more ironing and creasing than actual stitching.
You’ll need…
I know I said I wasn’t going to bore you with any more show and tell, but I am so proud of the latest baby blanket that I had to tell you about it.
A good friend of mine, Ms. Katie from Haute Apple Pie, is expecting a bundle of joy in about a month and we celebrated with a baby shower on Saturday.
Here’s how my gift for Baby K came together:
1. Katie and her husband are having a boy.
2. Katie’s hubby is big into hunting (and I’m sure looking forward to his new little hunting protégé).
3. Katie compiled and shared an inspiration board of the nursery so I worked from that palette.
And so, voila!
Happy Monday…
