Sunday, January 10, 2010

A Few Blankets

About a year ago I went through all my flannel. I had quite a bit of it from Joann's black Friday sales and I needed to make room for new fabric. I bought most of it when my daughter was little. Now, she is big. Way to big to have pj's made for her out of this cutesy stuff. I decided to make up some of the flannel into blankets to donate somewhere. So, the fabric sat for a year or so just waiting to be used. I finally got around to doing it the last couple of days. They were each pretty quick to make. I cut a 36" square with rounded corners. Serged wrong sides together leaving an opening. Turned it inside out and used a 2 thread overlock stitch with decorative thread to finish the edge.

Here is my pile of blankets. Now I just have to figure out where to take them. I have so many options.
This one is my favorite. I love the plaid with the cute little princesses.

Now, for just a teaser of what I am working on. Last night I cut out the dress for my daughter from the same pattern as the Christmas dress for my niece. I put the bodice together this evening. My goal was to have it finished for her to wear to church tomorrow. But I am really tired and instead of staying up a couple more hours filled with silly/frustrating mistakes I think I am going to go to bed. She can wear it next week.

Sleeve

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Until next time...

3 comments:

  1. Those blankets will be so appreciated by their recepients. So many people are needy now and any kindness will definitely help.

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  2. So nice of you to sew up your blankets for needy little ones!! That's a great idea! I've been thinking of de-stashing in a similar way, but making dresses and pants for kids in orphanages. I need to get one that... Can't wait to see the dress - that fabric is killer!

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  3. Is that part of a dress from the last Ottobre?? I traced that one, but never cut it out because I didn't have enough fabric! And then I got sidetracked....

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