Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The "whoobie."
Come on, pleez say you know what I am talking about? If not, you need to get in touch with your inner 80's and rent Mr. Mom. It was only one of the best movies E-V-E-R! The coveted whoobie, the security blanket, the blankie people. Every kid needs one, don't they? Oh fur-sure they do and guess what? I MADE one! Now, don't look close, it was the very first and as I keep cranking them out I will get better at it... Quilter's promise. So this quilting thing-it takes a little planning. You even have to use a little of that menacing math you learned in grade school. First step pre-wash all the fabric to ensure you don't run into any shrinkage. Next, the fabric is cut with that pizza cutter tool you see to the left. After all those little squares are cut you gotta spritz each one with lavender water (helps baby sleep) and iron each and every one of them flat as a pancake. Now get your machine (I power a Brother-each your heart out Singer people. Ok, fine, not really, but it gets the job done.) out and warmed up. Aren't I the cutest little quilter you've ever seen? Here's my proud shot (notice it's morning). I'm getting closer! The backing is on (too bad you can't see its past dinner-almost bed time)! If you think at this point you are done forget it. Any good crafter has to mark his or her territory. I chose a patch, hand embroidered (that makes it sound nice and neat. It wasn't) my signature. Taaa-daaa! Finished product, hand crafted for Baby E. (girl-that's my guess)!
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You guys, this is tha dang cutest baby blanket in all of the land. Seriously, order one up ASAP! The mother of the recipient LOVED it and it was a HIT at the baby shower! There were even crafters there, and they too gave it their stamp of approval. I WANT ONE!
I can hardly wait to show Baby E, his/her whoobie. It's awesome. I'm wondering of you make them in parent sizes too?
OHH, SO good! You have to post on pattern review.com and everyone tells you what a great job you did! Nice work!!!!
Brookie, the kid will appreciate all the hard work you did! I know I do. I owe you a beer or six.
Derek
oh brooke, so CUTE!!!! love.
PS. here is a favorite quilt site of mine:
http://www.dsquilts.com/
PS. here is a favorite quilt site of mine:
http://www.dsquilts.com/
Oh Brooke, I'm so proud. What happened to my other girls? I'm not sure Shannon or Shelley can even so a button on. I do know Shannon can hem a drape with a hot glue gun. You go girl! We will have to compare notes when you're home. I'm into Bargello quilting at the moment. It's all good. Love, Your Godmother Ginger.
I do quilt. I just can't spell sew. G
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