Baby Crafting

Baby crafting inside & out is what I've been up to!

New Cuz

We've welcomed a new precious cousin this week and here was her welcome gift.The "pattern" was Martha Stewart's Simple Baby Quilt. Instead of quilting rows I added applique.My first go at applique was an interesting experience, but I made it work and I'm proud of it!
Kiddo #2

"Deuce" - was supposed to be the football name that I picked out for new baby (I chose Deuce because he's kiddo #2 and will be named after his dad.) But now a certain someone in the family has everyone calling him a baby dino - including me - lol!

So here is his quilt:

I used a mini quilt kit from Joann's, super easy! The instructions advised exactly how to cut & construct in very simple terms.
I had to have this because the colors are SO VIVID (flash free pic)A floor blankie. Easy as pie. A yard of fleece with blanket binding.

Kiddo

For kiddo, I put toiletry organizer in her room since that is our latest "issue" with her.

Another Martha Stewart Project called the Terry Cloth Caddy. I made it from a Target beach towel, an old curtain rod and some cheap ribbon from the stash. The other side of the closet has a shoe caddy so I just used those hooks to hang the towel caddy. SO now she'd better NOT lose her deodorant, lotion, swimming goggles, etc...

Up next is McCall's 5814...

Review: Martha Stewart's Elegant & Easy Dress

Martha Stewart's Elegant & Easy Dress

Size: custom

Pattern Critique: Can't get any easier than two rectangles. The instruction pictures had me confused for a sec, but it doesn't take much for me. This is an extremely quick sew - like less than two hours to measure, cut & sew, but I took some extra time ironing and seam finishing (Hong Kong.)

Fabric: Quilter's cotton blend purchased 1-2 years ago from JoAnn's clearance aisle. $0.99 silky cording for the tie.

Modifications: The instructions recommended adding 5 inches to your widest body part for sizing.

• I added about 8 inches to make looser (the look I was going for.)
• I added darts to the top of the back area to minimize bagginess and so I could tell front from back.
• I tied wooden beads to the ends of the cording.

Results: coolness. versatility. I will definitely whip a few more of these puppies up for me & kiddo. This is an AWESOME stash reducer woo-hoo!!!

This dress will be very nice in a body skimming jersey knit, a flowing silky, stretchy denim or even a cool gauze - pretty much whatever you want. You have unlimited options on what you could use for the tie (I wouldn't recommend that slippery cording I used tho) Looks good with or without a belt and you can definitely play around with the length.