Mothering Blindfolded: Homemade Baby Quilt

Monday, January 3, 2011

Homemade Baby Quilt

I finally finished Dallas' baby quilt! The one I began, oh, way back in 2000 of 9. That's 15 months if anyone is counting... 15 months of procrastination! I win an award for this one - I sewed the last seam on Christmas Eve evening, just in time to place it under the tree for the next day. I have to say, I have never been prouder of my sewing abilities! Of course, it is very much handmade, which you can tell by the sloppy edges (which, I did try really hard at getting straight, mind you!), but I love it.

All this sewing has got me dreaming up the next project I'll tackle - an infant car-seat cover! I will be sure to update on how it turns out!

And if anyone is interested, I followed these easy steps from the Life: Frugal and Simple how-to video.

2 comments:

Mary said...: I love the colors in your quilt! And I'm so impressed you did it by hand! I would never have the patience for that. :); January 4, 2011 at 5:17 PM
Mandy Zadoorian, Writer, Website Logo/Banner Designer, Self-Improvement Expert said...: Hello from The Blog Frog! Stopping by all those whom replied to "Share your Blog and Link there to see everyone's amazing Blog's! I am now a follower and can't wait to visit again soon. You are welcome to visit me anytime as well...see you soon.

Love your very original blog btw! Awesome!!

mandy

http://improvelife4ever.blogspot.com; January 17, 2011 at 10:55 AM

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