Baby Bedding

I've taken a break from sewing clothes to work on my girls' room. I hope to create a calm, simple, cozy and feminine room.

I purchased a vintage coverlet for Scarlett from a local flee market. This became my inspiration for the entire room.

For my baby's crib, I needed to find baby bedding to match, and decided simple white chenille bumpers would look best. However, my search for chenille bumpers was futile and so I made my own. They really were not too hard, especially when you purchase these bumper fillers.

For the crib skirt, I cut a rectangle, from the chenille, and sewed elastic along the upper border. I used adhesive elastic on the frame of the crib so it would just stick right on. Super simple! The pom-poms, on the bedskirt, were white and I dyed them, along with the curtains to make a perfect color match.

Mobile is from HERE on etsy. I mailed a sample of the exact yellow I wanted the mobile in and she matched it beautifully. I know am now looking for some simple wall art... and I'll be DONE.

Suggestions?

Ruffle Robe

Inspired by Dana's Ruffle Robe from MADE, I decided my little Scarlett needed one. I bought a used, ugly-patterned one at the thrift store for $1, cut it up for a pattern, and made my own version from some lavender and white terry cloth. I loved how it turned out. My only regret is that I wish I would have used a thicker terry cloth for added warmth.

My poor husband was confused why I would buy one robe, only to cut it up, to make another. There are some things only women understand.

Tutorials

Recently, I've found time to play with two online tutorials that I have been itching to try for while.

1. The Crayon Apron Tutorial. Samantha, from Bobaloo!, shares this tutorial on Prudent Baby. I loved that it was a great way to use up sewing scraps that otherwise are too small for other projects. I'm planning on making several for toddler gifts this year.
Full Step-by-step Tutorial Found HERE.

2. Freezer Stencil Tees. Tutorials for these have been all over the internet and now I see why. They are so easy and fun! I decided to add fabric details to make them multi-dimensional. As you can see I just stenciled a ballerina and then added tulle to great her tutu.
Full step-by-step photo tutorial, from Dana at MADE, found HERE.

*PS... for stencil images, just use google images (e.g. strawberry silhouette)

We Love Jenny Auction

There is an online auction TODAY for a friend of mine trying to beat cancer. There are some amazing sewn donations to bid on. Take a look and see if you want to help make a difference!
Here are some of my favorites...

Custom Made Amy Smart Quilt

Heart Quilt

Handmade Scotty Dog

And if your husband gives you a guilt trip for spending, just tell him it is for a good cause, right?