Mistakes

I had a minor melt down during craft time today.

First off, I get SUPER anxious while cutting fabric. It gives me a headache, I can't think (or remember) fast enough to recall how I need to fold the fabrics in order to cut them to proper proportions. I'm good at math but when math requires cutting and chopping - it gives me terrible heartburn (sarcasm).

That being said, today while making a blanket, I TOTALLY cut the fabric in the wrong directions. There were choice words. George and the dog went upstairs. The house was still. I tried to figure out Plan B (clearly Plan C would have been to go purchase more fabric, but I'd probably cut that wrong too!)

So, a project that was suppose to be 36" ended up being two 18"ers. No big deal. I just appreciate the friends and family who graciously accept the homemade crafts and gifts I produce while I'm still learning and still [unfortunately] making mistakes.

baby blanket!

It is so much fun (and admittedly easier) to make things for babies, infants, toddlers, etc.

Which is why I took on the task of making this adorable blanket for George's cousin who is due in May with her first baby. She and her husband are going with the monkey theme and I found some great monkey fabric to go with the uber-soft minky fabric.

Tricks to working with minky fabric.
1. PIN THE CRAP OUT OF IT! I used two cases of pins (300+ pins). Otherwise the fabric bunches and won't look nice.
2. Take your time cutting. Minky fabric can get thick if you are doubling up while you cut. Just be cautious.
3. If you have a walking foot attachment for your sewing machine - use it! It helps keep your fabric from bunching (so my mom says). It sure helped with this 'lil number :)

Doing my very best Betty impression (it was a blast doing this project when my mom was in town visiting). She was even able to scope out my craft cave!

The final project!