Friday, January 23, 2009

Latest Project

Yesterday I finished the baby blanket I had been working on for this baby. Hooray!
I have made a couple of these for my sister, and sister in laws when they have had babies. When I started this one Ashelynn asked me if I would make her one. When she was born I didn't know how to make anything so she doesn't have a blanket like this. Since then with the help of my mom we have made her some other blankets just not one like this. I asked her what she would do with a baby blanket now and she said she would use it for her toys. I told her I would learn how to make a big normal quilt and make her one later. Hopefully I'll get to that this summer if this next baby is a good little one.
This blanket is a chenille blanket. If anyone is curious how I made it let me know and I will post the steps I took. One thing about this particular blanket is that when I chose the fabrics for the back side, you are never quite sure how it is going to look in the end. Once all the colors frayed it didn't quite match the front fabric like it used too. So I really like the front and I like the back, but I'm not so sure how well they go together! Oh well, its cute anyway! At least I think so!




13 comments:

Amy said...

Oh, I would love how to know how you did that! So cute!

Rachel said...

So cute. My kids don't get things like that from me, since I'm not so crafty. You are awesome.

Young Family Adventures said...

Great job! I would have no idea you weren't a sew-er... you did a wonderful job!! Keep it up!

{Susan...Seriously.} said...

the quilt is beautiful...i agree, though....but it gives you two different looks. i do like it a lot. the holidays look like they were a blast with the fam...sorry about NYs...G was sick here too, and missed the first week of school back. and how tiny is your belly!!! you look fab, girl! and if you are still going private...my email is on my facebook. take care of yourself and enjoy the last weeks of your pregnancy!

Holly said...

The baby blanket is so pretty. I know it is soft

Jackie said...

I love those! Luckily mom saved just about all of our baby blankets, so I get to use those!

Unknown said...

Love it! Glad you were able to do it. :)

Mikaela said...

Hey post the options so I can relearn how to do it. It turned out so cute!!

Brooke said...

Looks adorable! You're so talented. I'm making, well, nothing. I'm doing good to wash Hunter's old clothes and have them ready for the little guy's arrival!

ashley said...

it looks great! congrats on finishing and i can't wait to see it in person.

Marlene said...

Awesome job! I would love to know how to make one.

Christine Peterson said...

wow, that turned out great!! Your baby will love it.

Cam and Chelle said...

Love love love it! We all love Campbell's as well! You are amazing!