terry burp cloths

In preparation for a service project with my church for military (new) mom’s, I’ve started playing around with some burp cloth ideas. I think that my favorite combination of fabrics is terry on one side and flannel on the other. This way they are absorbent but soft. Plus the terrycloth fabric is a little grippy and should stay on mom’s shoulder better than flannel or a diaper. Today I bought the terry cloth and should have enough flannel on hand to make quite a few!

Fabric Wallets

A couple of years ago, I made a wallet each for my sons and as well as a family friend. I recently noticed that that my son's wallets were looking a little tired and decided it was time to make new ones. I loved taking my boys to my scrap fabric drawer and having them choose the fabrics they wanted for the new wallets. It's always fun to see your children share, if in only a small way, what you yourself enjoy doing!
Now that the wallets are finished, I just might attempt writing a tutorial for others to make them. It's always a challenge to find something boyish to sew. And this project seems to be a winner!

Sleep Masks

I needed a little something else to add to my pillowcase gift (posted earlier), so I decided to sew a little sleep mask. And then, because they're so easy and fun to make, I was compelled to sew more - four to be exact! With Christmas coming, I just know they'll be great little somethings for someones ...maybe with a crocheted washcloth and yummy smelling soap!!

Holiday Bibs

Yesterday I made some bibs for my grandson. For a pattern, I traced around an old bib I had tucked away in a kitchen drawer. The fabric store only had black snaps, so I'm going to have to go internet shopping for more color options. FYI, I prefer snaps to Velcro because then baby is not able to pull off his bib!

Tied Baby Quilt

A few months ago, I was glad for the opportunity to make some quilts for charity and gained something in the process. Because it was what was required for finishing, I had to learn the simple technique of tying a quilt. Building on the momentum of that project, I made a little blanket for "grandma's house". Two pieces of fabric, one a heavy cotton and the other a cotton flannel; cotton batting; a little wool yarn; and a purchased applique are all that it took to make this simple baby quilt. It was the perfect play mat during my grandson's recent visit!

Quick Pillowcase

A friend of mine has a daughter who underwent major surgery last week. I thought that a bright, happy pillowcase would maybe help cheer her during her long recovery. I was grateful to find at JoAnn's the perfect combination of fabrics for a 19 year old. While at the cutting table, thankfully I was asked what I was making with the fabrics. It led to being given the suggestion to go onto You Tube and watch a video for making a "sausage pillowcase". Soooo easy and fast!! ANYONE can do this!!! Here is the link: you tube