The Fun Continues

I have pulled out the sewing machine again this week to continue making things for baby. -well maybe it is for myself...
I don't want the baby to rub his little face when he is riding in the car seat so I made some pads that velcro around the straps for a softer feel. Here is were I got the pattern.



This is a burp cloth that I decided to to attempt. I think it is a good idea. There is a pocket on it so that you can tuck it into itself. I think this will be one for the diaper bag so that I can wrap up the messy spit up and not worry about it getting on everything. Here is were i got the idea.






And then, of course, I had to make a couple more burp cloths to use up some more fabric and time!

A Little Friend

I just finished this little friend for the baby. Hopefully he is as fun as I think he will be. The turtle's shell even comes off. Maybe a should make multiple shells-kind of like a dress-up turtle. haha
Anyway this is where I got the pattern for it if anyone wants to make one. The site also has other animals that you can make.

Bibs

Here is my latest project from Monday. I got the pattern for these bibs here. They were so easy to make! All it takes is cotton, terry cloth, velcro, and any embellishment you want.
I am loving the ability to spend my time sewing and crafting. What a blessing it is to be able to develop my talent a little more. Thank goodness my mother persevered in teaching me to sew and the value of being particular. It is such a good feeling to create something and be happy of how it turned out.

Homemade Toys

This week I had fun making some soft blocks and a taggie blanket. I love sewing and making things. Every time I complete a project, I just feel so good and happy about the outcome.
I made the first block and then for the second, I decided to had some "crinkle" to one of the sides by sewing a piece of Wal-mart bag onto it. The sound isn't loud and obnoxious as some toys are. It is soft and still attention-getting.
I also added some "crinkle"to the blanket. I love the textured fleece. It is so cozy and snuggly. I hope Baby enjoys it!

Car Seat Cover

Ok. One more project. I have to do something to motivate me to study for the Praxis, hence all of the projects this week.
I found a tutorial for this car seat cover here.
I really like the blue and browns (as if you couldn't tell). I am so excited about how it turned out and it was so easy, too! I am trying to decide if I should add some embellishments, but for now I think I am happy with it.

Diaper Pouch

I just finished this project this morning. I am happy how it turned out. It is a little bigger than I originally anticipated, but maybe that is a good thing!
I have seen many moms with this kind of pouch for diapers so I made my own without a pattern. (which kinda scared me) Now I have something to keep diaper changing necessities in!

Project of the Day: Pee-pee Teepee

I first heard of this wonderful idea when my sister had her little boy last year. I have always thought it was a good idea. I mean, who wants an unexpected shower while changing a diaper?
Now that I am having a little boy, I decided that I wanted to make me some Pee-pee Teepees. I found the instructions for them here.

They may not be perfect but I really like how they turned out! p.s. I love the turtles..