...and more new projects!

The creative bug has bitten me hard lately so I've been working on a ton of new projects and trying to finish up some others that have been lingering for awhile...

I'm currently trying out some hand cut appliques with various materials and seeing how well they hold up. I think they're turning out cute and really hope that they past the test as I have several other designs I'm thinking of at the moment. *fingers crossed*

I also finally decided to try making a pacy clip and travel wipes case. This first clip gave me ideas on how to improve it almost immediately so I'm sure you'll be seeing more varieties for these in the future.

Making the case was a little time consuming but I think with more practice it will get better. This is also up for some different variations... personalizing the top with a monogram/name, adding decorative ribbon or a bow, etc.

New projects

I decided to see if I could make some fabric toy blocks today... For a first attempt, it didn't turn out all that bad. I used some scrap fabrics for this one and plan on testing it out on my niece to see how well it holds up. If it passes her test and some washings then I will try to pursue it further. I have some cute ideas for them with applique designs/letters so I'm hoping all goes well.

I also recently made a new 16x16 blankie (above) with light blue minky and a chocolate brown dot fabric. I have done an applique on it as well on the fabric side using the minky and I think it turned out cute. However, its a gift for someone so I won't show the initial on it just yet. *wink*

New infant applique bibs

After trying out some different styles, I decided to make a smaller version of my bib pattern that I already had. These bibs are best suited for infants (0-6/9mo) and measure approximately 5" from neck to bottom and are 7.25" wide. Total height from top to bottom is 9.75".

Like all of my bibs, all fabrics are pre-washed before assembly and are top stitched for extra durability. Each bib features an applique letter in a coordinating fabric, an absorbant terry cloth backing and will have a choice of closure at the neck (button or velcro).