So I have a new obsession... and others can benefit from it!!
I've always wanted to make quilts, but never took the time to try and didn't really have much confidence in myself to do so... But once Jeremiah and Heidi had they're sweet Laine I thought, perfect! I need to get her something and I know Heidi will appreciate a homemade gift! ;) So I went to WalMart (cuz that's all we have here in good 'ol Cedar City) and got some fun flannel fabric, but I wasn't about to send one as a gift without testing one out first! So I bought some choo-choo fabric for Kernan and made his first.. Which turned out SO cute! Plus it was SO fun to make!!
It also helped that Kernan kept coming in saying, "Mama, my choo choo blanket done?" then once it was "Oh my choo choo blanket done!"
So I set off to make Laine's...
Kernan came in for this one and said, "Mama, sissy's blanket?" and I said "No, it's for Laine" and he said "Oh yep, Laine!"
Glad you like it Heidi!! Just remember don't look to close.. Only my second one!! :D
Well since then everytime I go somewhere with fun fabric, I get so many ideas that run through my head! I found this cute fabric store down in St. George and bought a bunch of fabric to make more!! Including one for Maci.. You know how it is, you can't make one for one kid without making one for the other! ;)
For some reason she chose "cowgirl" material.. She says some kids in her class call her a cowgirl... Not sure why but whatever!! haha!
But seriously how many blankets do my kids need?! So I've made a few (and want to make a ton more!!) and I put them in my etsy shop!! Hopefully someone will be able to benefit from my new found obsession!!
This one is a favorite!! If you know me, you know I *love* giraffe's! I walked in to the fabric store saw this fabric and knew I "needed" it! :) So I bought extra and will use it for myself in someway, haven't figured out exactly how yet! ;)
This blanket has a square that is minky and the entire back is minky as well... SO soft!! Just makes me want to snuggle with it!
This one is super fun too!! See obsessed! I'm in love with all of them! ;)
Here is one of the benefits of living in Utah, LDS fabric!! This is so cute and fun!
They have missionary, young women, temples, scouts, etc!
So if you want one or know of someone that would want one... They make great gifts for birthday's and baby showers... But I really need to stop making them until I've sold some! So someone please buy some so I can have something to do in this little town!! haha!!
I also made some changes to my etsy shop... When I decided to sell these and a few other crafty fun things(those will be added soon!) I decided to change my etsy shop name to "handmade by jessica" that way I can put anything fun and crafty that I make in there!!
Also, my Mom said that I should show people a picture of my watches on, maybe you'd get a better vision of what they look like besides just laying on my desk! haha!
So here I am modeling and photographing (so not the best pic) but hopefully that gives you an even better idea of how dang cute these watches are!! They seriously are everywhere up here!!
Alright, that's my crafty update for now... Go check out my etsy shop and let me know what ya think!!
Hope you're having a good week! Happy Hump Day!
I've always wanted to make quilts, but never took the time to try and didn't really have much confidence in myself to do so... But once Jeremiah and Heidi had they're sweet Laine I thought, perfect! I need to get her something and I know Heidi will appreciate a homemade gift! ;) So I went to WalMart (cuz that's all we have here in good 'ol Cedar City) and got some fun flannel fabric, but I wasn't about to send one as a gift without testing one out first! So I bought some choo-choo fabric for Kernan and made his first.. Which turned out SO cute! Plus it was SO fun to make!!
It also helped that Kernan kept coming in saying, "Mama, my choo choo blanket done?" then once it was "Oh my choo choo blanket done!"
So I set off to make Laine's...
Kernan came in for this one and said, "Mama, sissy's blanket?" and I said "No, it's for Laine" and he said "Oh yep, Laine!"
Glad you like it Heidi!! Just remember don't look to close.. Only my second one!! :D
Well since then everytime I go somewhere with fun fabric, I get so many ideas that run through my head! I found this cute fabric store down in St. George and bought a bunch of fabric to make more!! Including one for Maci.. You know how it is, you can't make one for one kid without making one for the other! ;)
For some reason she chose "cowgirl" material.. She says some kids in her class call her a cowgirl... Not sure why but whatever!! haha!
But seriously how many blankets do my kids need?! So I've made a few (and want to make a ton more!!) and I put them in my etsy shop!! Hopefully someone will be able to benefit from my new found obsession!!
This one is a favorite!! If you know me, you know I *love* giraffe's! I walked in to the fabric store saw this fabric and knew I "needed" it! :) So I bought extra and will use it for myself in someway, haven't figured out exactly how yet! ;)
This blanket has a square that is minky and the entire back is minky as well... SO soft!! Just makes me want to snuggle with it!
This one is super fun too!! See obsessed! I'm in love with all of them! ;)
Here is one of the benefits of living in Utah, LDS fabric!! This is so cute and fun!
They have missionary, young women, temples, scouts, etc!
So if you want one or know of someone that would want one... They make great gifts for birthday's and baby showers... But I really need to stop making them until I've sold some! So someone please buy some so I can have something to do in this little town!! haha!!
I also made some changes to my etsy shop... When I decided to sell these and a few other crafty fun things(those will be added soon!) I decided to change my etsy shop name to "handmade by jessica" that way I can put anything fun and crafty that I make in there!!
Also, my Mom said that I should show people a picture of my watches on, maybe you'd get a better vision of what they look like besides just laying on my desk! haha!
So here I am modeling and photographing (so not the best pic) but hopefully that gives you an even better idea of how dang cute these watches are!! They seriously are everywhere up here!!
Alright, that's my crafty update for now... Go check out my etsy shop and let me know what ya think!!
Hope you're having a good week! Happy Hump Day!
12 comments:
Yep, Laine loves her soft little blanket. I love the colors! Seriously they remind me of you. That is ok... I guess ;) She has been laying on it everyday since we got it.
I love the yellow giraffe one, so cute!
Your blankets are really cute. After you wash them the real character comes out. That is when they fray and look really cool. Good job. They are terrific!!
The blankets are way cute! I had totally forgot that you had asked me about those fabric stores in St. George, sorry. The ones we went to were Ben Franklin, Quilted Works, and Lazy Daisy Cottage and the Deseret Book has really cute fabric as well. You can look the address's up online. They are all really fun stores, you should check them out!
the brown one is totally my favorite. Great job!
Jess you did a great job on the quilts. Be careful though, IT'S ADDICTING!!!!!
Can't wait to see you guys.
Love Ya
Jessica, I wanted to share an idea about selling your watches. I went to a scentcy party and there was another girl there selling the watches like you. She had boxes and boxes of beads and then watch faces. She provided little bags and everyone was able to pick out beads they likes. Then she took them home to make and when she was done gave them to the hostes to pass out. Kinda like a pamper cheif or candle party. I thought you might try it if you want.
P.S. we need a blanket with some kinda surf or pirates on it. With silky on the back! Let me now how much you think it will cost though before you make it. K?
I made the same blanket for T a few months ago. I showed brian the last time he was here. I did a yellow and black fabric, with the train and a ball flannel that matched. You did a good job, those all turned out super cute. It's always fun getting a material and making something out of it. I really want to make myself a pair of jeans after I get back to pre-pregnancy weight.
I love the blankets!! My mom loves her bracelet.
I am so impressed! Those look great! How did you learn how to make them? It is tempting to come down and visit..... warm weather is definitely better. Too bad the school I work at has NO SPRING BREAK! It's seriously a crime to do that to teachers.
Way Way cute. I think I am going to ask Jason for one of your watches for my birthday next month. I LOVE them! So save a cute one for me! I love the blankets too. You are so crafty!!
What the hell lady - - update!!!!
Hey, when are you guys coming down? We all need to hang out while you guys are here.
PS this is for Christtina
I want to read your blog but it is private. If you feeling like it invite me :)
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