My latest project has been to go through my closet and drawers and make better use of all the things that I never wear. I feel like all women (and maybe men too, I don't know) have stacks of "unwearable" clothing. My poor husband can never understand when I say, "I have nothing to wear!" All he can see is an overflowing drawer and a closet where my half is more like my 90%. So I've decided to do something about it. If I never wear it, then I'm trying to diagnose why I never wear it, then remedy that problem. If it's beyond remedy, I see if the fabric is worth salvaging for another project. If even that won't do, then it's into the donation pile.
Here was a project I made out of an old pair of pajama pants and some t-shirts, all of which I acquired in middle school. Geeez, why do I hang on to stuff so long? Anyway, the old stuff was turned into a super comfy quilt for Wesley backed with soft cream fleece leftover from another project. It's very warm and cozy and it was super easy to make!
He loves to bite it, naturally.
Want to make one?
1. I just cut 8x8 inch squares out of my old clothes, discarding the seams and waistband and sleeves and stuff.
2. Next, lay them all out on the floor to find the pattern you like best.
3. Sew the squares into rows and then sew the rows together. I didn't even pin anything until I sewed the backing on. I didn't care if it was super tidy since it was just a cuddle quilt.
4. Pin the backing on, right sides together, and sew around the edges, leaving a spot open for turning.
5. Turn it right side out. Iron and topstitch the edges.
6. Since my quilt was all squares, I sewed straight lines right down the middle of the squares(forming a grid pattern) to keep the backing and quilt together.
7. Give it to your baby and enjoy hours of cuddly fun!
It made for a quick and fun project with some great sentimentality! Wesley and I love how it turned out.
4 comments:
I recognize those prints. So easy, isn't it. I am so proud of you. You are becoming quite the woman with the "skills", as Napolean would say! Thanks for the pictures.
I, too, recognize those jammie pants. The best part of that is that it has your scent all over it...that's probably why he loves it so much. Come live in the house across the street from me. Do it. Now.
Staci! How fun to stumble upon your blog. Your little guy is adorable!!
Look at you and all your domestic goddessness! You're quite amazing with all your projects and skillz! Love the quilt. LOVE the picture on your header, super cute!
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