pretty in pink blankey/mat?

have you ever know weeks in advance about an upcoming event and still didn't do anything about it till last minute??  . . well that's how this quilt was born! yesterday it hit me that i needed to put something together for a baby shower i would be attending tomorrow, so i quickly went to my pinterest boards and thought this would be a cute, fun gift! it came together quickly and that was key. i started it yesterday during nap time and finished quilting it tonight (stitch in the ditch style) while my husband and kids watched a redbox and ate popcorn to their hearts content.

i loved the idea of using a bunch of different textured fabrics and i loved even more that i had everything on hand.  . .well minus the binding, which i ran to hobby lobby and got this morning. :) . .i think the satin binding adds perfectly.

the plain pink fabric is supposed to be the minky with the little raised bumps in it - you know the stuff i'm talking about? after i sewed the first two strips together i was ironing over the seam and didn't realize the hot iron caused some of the raised bumps to disappear . . so i couldn't have half minky with a raised surface and half without so i had to iron the whole darn thing and make all it's cuteness disappear! i hate when i do dumb stuff! 

oh well i still think it's cute. since i backed it with flannel (like i did here too) i didn't use batting. so.much.easier! after rounding the corners i don't know if i should call her a blanket or a play mat??

p.s. i really love little children's silhouette print!!

linking up to: tgiff, confessions of a fabric addict, finish it up friday, richard and tanya quilts

back in the saddle

to say this blog has been a little neglected is a HUGE understatement! it seems though, as of late, i've found some time to sneak into the craft room and do what i do best . . make messes . .BIG ones! with lots of friends and family having babies i'm happy to be able to finally post FINISHED products :) 

this little guy was sent to sweet baby rexx . .  the last of my sister's brood. it's all flannel and perfect for snuggling teeny tiny bebes! . .it also means i didn't have to add batting . .love cutting out a step! i was inspired  by this quilt.  . . and though i TOTALLY messed up my measurements (doh) and the whole top looks like one big pucker (really . .don't look too close) . .i still LOVE it! :) 

this girly chevron was actually made first but like all good projects . .sat and sat and sat. it's almost unbelievable to think i finished up two in one week. it really came together fast. i'll probably be making more of these. . . and yes, it's flannel too! now i just need to find her a home :)

linking up to: crazy mom quilts, TGIFF, richard and tanya quilts, confessions of a fabric addict