Soft Baby Block Instructions

The blocks can say A B C D E or...



They can spell 'CADE's name...

Ok, I had left over scraps of fabric and I had to make something, so why not matching soft baby blocks.

I cut 3 inch pieces of fabric and alternated them in the layout shown in the picture:

Then, I cut out letters of the alternate fabric using templates printed on my computer and printed on cardstock. I ironed my fabric on any wonder under, steam a seam, etc and traced my pattern on the back and cut my letters out and ironed them on 4 of the blocks. I stitched an outline around each letter as I wanted the edges to rag just a bit when washed.

To make each block, just sew each seam wrong sides together, using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, leaving the last side open so you can stuff with poly-fill and the I hand stitched that seam closed. Let me know if you have any questions!

'Ragged' Baby Quilt Instructions

Yea, I finished baby Cade's 'ragged' baby quilt to match his western themed room. It really was easy!

I used two cotton fabrics (red bandana and denim) and backed it with a flannel. I started by cutting 10 1/2 inch blocks of all fabrics and cutting 9 inch blocks of batting. I layered the flannel wrong side up, centered a block of batting next and then topped it with either a bandana or denim block, right side up and sewed an X from corner to corner, with all 1/2 inch seams to the front.

Now, I'm sure you noticed that I have 'Cade's' name on alternating blocks. That was really easy. I used 'Goudy' bold font and got it to a size that looked right to me and then printed it on card stock, cut each letter out and used this as my pattern. To attach each letter to a block set (flannel, batting and top fabric) , I just used a tight zig-zag stitch on my sewing machine.

Sew each block in whatever pattern you want with seams all on the front of the quilt. When you finish the back of the quilt should be smooth. Now comes the fun part. I used scissors to cut ever 1/4 inch, but making sure not to cut my seam. In the picture above, I had washed the quilt three times and each time it will look better.

You will note some people like to add additional layers of flannel to their blocks to make the ragging thicker, but I found that this was thick enough for me and I didn't want it too thick for the baby. Please ask if I have left anything out. Thanks!

Easy Burping Cloths Instruction!!!

Of course, this is another project for my cousin's soon to be here baby! This started as the baby quilt I was going to make and then I changed my mind and made a different baby quilt, so I decided to use these blocks to make burping cloths. Now I was told that using a towel was the best thing for the burping side because it asborbs so well.

I just cut a piece of towel the same size as my blocks and sewed along all sides and once across the middle. Then I made binding using a 2 inch strip of denim and sewed it all along the edge to finish each burping cloth. So easy!

Quick & Easy Flower Pin

Oh my gosh! I visited Lettie blog, Polka Dot Pineapple and her tutorial for this amazing flower pin is so easy to follow and I had this one made in less than 30 minutes!

I made this one to match all the baby stuff I've been making for my cousin's baby and she can wear this next weekend at her baby shower and also have a keepsake!! Now how great is that!!! Thanks so much Lettie! I love your blog! She also has lots of other great tutorials that I just have to try!!

Look What Joelle Sent!!! Really Nice!!!

Check out that Wonderful Aviary Honey Bun I won from Joelle with Jojo's Gift Shoppe!!! I can hardly wait to come up with something to make. You better check out her blog at http://jojosgiftshoppe.blogspot.com/2009/04/april-giveaway.html for April's Giveaway!!

Don't you just love the purse fat quarters I bought from her!! I think they will make such a cute purse! Talk about fast shipping, mercy, they arrived so fast that I was dumbstruck! What a wonderful package to arrive before Easter weekend! Yea! I also received a so cute post-it pad and a sweet note from Joelle!!!