Crafty Momma Check-In

reillyea · January 2014

Has anyone ever attempted these? I think that you just cut out squares of tulle and layer them with a rhinestone in the middle. But not for sure. Any experience?

baileymama3 · January 2014

The top pic is the original set from craigslist- $135. I sanded and painted; my husband extended the top and added shelves to the cabinet so we can use it as a changing table. Approx. $50 in supplies (paint, knobs, wood).

BuggasMom · January 2014

I am super stoked I finally get to join in and say I was crafty! Made this blanket and some burp cloths tonight.

manda10884 · January 2014

sandbridge1030 said:
My first "project" for the nursery, courtesy of a Pinterest tutorial!

Love this! I have been wanting to do this- where did you find the crystals?

Merlyna04 · January 2014

I made the decorations for my baby shower .

Scndtimemomma · January 2014

I crocheted my first diaper cover with matching beanie

arichlife · January 2014

MrsStanton87 said:
It's NBR, but I crocheted Pottery Barn inspired knit stockings for DH and I

Do you have a pattern for these?! I am just learning to crochet and we need stockings!

chucko326 · January 2014

mamrotu73 said:

Finished the quilting and just started the chenille cutting on the back of my quilt. Almost there!

This is SO AWESOME! I never even knew it was a thing....but now I have to try it for myself. Between sewing and crocheting, we are going to be a house full of blankets soon!

homediva · January 2014

It's not done yet but I'm working on a quilt for the nursery. I already finished a yellow/grey one but now I'm moving into more of a chocolate brown/woodland theme! The back will be brown minky.

tamaraaaa · January 2014

I'm going to just buy white onsies and keep making bibs... That's been my project for today... They are reversible so I folded so you can see the back. Next step is bows to match and paci clips!

livin541 · January 2014

I love all the cute stuff everyone is working on! I wish I knew how to knit,
But this is about the extent of my crafting abilities:

homediva · January 2014

Those of you who quilt, how do you finish your quilts? I've made several quilt tops and had them machine quilted by a local long armer but it's pricey and I would rather do the the project myself! Any tips?

imogenisis · January 2014

Currently making my shower invitations, knitting a blanket, sewing cushions and pillows for a window seat and making curtains. This is a pic of some artwork I made that will go above her crib:

homediva · January 2014

@mamrotu73 thanks! Do you have a walking foot? Do you have to adjust the tension etc to go through the quilt sandwich?

olenkapdx · January 2014

homediva said:

Those of you who quilt, how do you finish your quilts? I've made several quilt tops and had them machine quilted by a local long armer but it's pricey and I would rather do the the project myself! Any tips?

@homediva, for me it depends on the pattern of the quilt. Some quilts I will free motion quilt. I have a special foot for that, and I usually have to practice first with a small quilt sandwich made of scrap fabric since I dont free motion quilt a lot. Other quilts I will do some sort of straight line quilting. I would love to have a long arm but I need to win the lottery first!

patunia7321 · January 2014

I knew looking through this thread again would make me regret putting my sewing machine away! It was housed in the baby's room and DH was getting nervous that it was such a mess so I finished up my projects last weekend, but now I want to make bibs! I am just learning how to sew, the pawprint blankie was my first one ever! 3 other lovely ladies in my life are expecting within the same timeframe as me so I made 4 of each, one for me and one to add to their baby gifts.

The paw print blanket and burpcloths will be from the pups, tag blankets for all! Only one of them know the sex so I went with green minky for the rest.

Travel changing mats for the Dads

Ring Slings for me! I have to master threading it nicely- really hoping the babe like being worn!

kangstadt · January 2014

joytomylifex - I love your bibs! Do you use flannel or cotton material for them? I'd love any tips on how to make some. :-)

kali55 · January 2014

I crocheted viking toques and beards for my family this year. Here's a picture of DH wearing his while snowboarding:

And I made a little viking hat for DS. It's hard to capture him standing still

tamaraaaa · January 2014

kangstadt said:

joytomylifex - I love your bibs! Do you use flannel or cotton material for them? I'd love any tips on how to make some. :-)

For cute, fashionable ones I just use cotton, because I make paci clips and bows to match. For functional ones, I'll use cotton on the front and flannel on the back, or both flannel. I have a mix of both. I just googled a bib outline, printed and used it as a template... Super easy!

olenkapdx · January 2014

kali55 said:

I crocheted viking toques and beards for my family this year. Here's a picture of DH wearing his while snowboarding:

And I made a little viking hat for DS. It's hard to capture him standing still

Love these!!! I made a viking hat for a friend's baby a few years back and it was a huge hit. I want to make one for my LO too but we'll see if I get around to it (and I know SO would want one too...)

BuggasMom · January 2014

Recovered my DD's old bouncer chair to a cozy white for baby boy

SunshineSarah12 · January 2014

I made a swaddler blanket with matching burp cloths and some new frames to decorate baby's room. So excited to get his room set up.

eireyes · January 2014

Finished baby's letter art!

snowbound · January 2014

Made this travel changing pad for a good friend. It's has terry cloth inside for absorption.

BuggasMom · February 2014

Recovered my daughters old pink boppy pillow. Thank you pintrest!

reillyea · February 2014

Made this wet bag yesterday before work, definitely going to have to make some more. And dh wants some for him too. Not in a floral though!

Airynn Chica · February 2014

LuckySquare said:

Well, I learned how to crochet a couple of weeks ago and I made about 20 hats to donate to the L&D/maternity ward at the hospital I'll be delivering at this pregnancy... A few of them: Sadly, they didn't want any of them due to the surplus amount they already had donated earlier this winter. I hope I can find another local Montreal hospital to donate them to!

LuckySquare Please please help me! I learned to crochet as a child and have made DD1 a blanket before she was born. I'm working on a blanket for DD2 as well. The problem is I wanted to make some of these hats. I found a pattern online, tried to follow it last night= epic fail!!!!!! I ripped it out! I don't know if my needle is too small(4mm) or if the yarn is too bumpy, but I couldn't seem to dc in each stitch as I couldn't see them very well. HELP!!!!

Can you give me your patterN?

Airynn Chica · February 2014

reillyea Awesome! What materials do you use? Wonder if we have them here?!

snmetz7 · February 2014

Painted this for the nursery. Just needs a few touch ups but it is basically done!

snmetz7 · February 2014

Helps if I attach the pic.

Erikahenderson1 · February 2014

I bought 4oz Starbucks cups for my shower favors (tea party theme) that I want to make into candles. Anyone know how I would go about it? As far as where I can find the wax and how to melt it into these cups without it being a huge hassle and burning myself? Lol something that's meant to be melted into cups.

homediva · February 2014

I've been getting my bib making on!

JessieAlbin · February 2014

Erikahenderson1 said:
I bought 4oz Starbucks cups for my shower favors (tea party theme) that I want to make into candles. Anyone know how I would go about it? As far as where I can find the wax and how to melt it into these cups without it being a huge hassle and burning myself? Lol something that's meant to be melted into cups.

They sell candle making supplies at Hobby Lobby.

reillyea · February 2014

Been making up wet bags for dirty diapers and clothes. Super easy to make!
@Airynn Chica I use PUL fabric for the inside leftover from making diapers, I get it from JoAnn you can definitely get it online too. The outside is just whatever cotton I have onhand.

reillyea · February 2014

Her are some more

klgallup · February 2014

reillyea said:
Been making up wet bags for dirty diapers and clothes. Super easy to make!
@Airynn Chica I use PUL fabric for the inside leftover from making diapers, I get it from JoAnn you can definitely get it online too. The outside is just whatever cotton I have onhand.

I also use wet bags for storing my breast pump parts in the refrigerator between uses so I don't have to wash them every time.

MamaBrunco · February 2014

I made the artwork for the baby's room! I saw them on etsy, but didn't want to spend the $75 + shipping, so I used my own materials and made them for about $10! I'm getting so excited for her arrival!!!

Airynn Chica · February 2014

LuckySquare said:

LuckySquare Please please help me! I learned to crochet as a child and have made DD1 a blanket before she was born. I'm working on a blanket for DD2 as well. The problem is I wanted to make some of these hats. I found a pattern online, tried to follow it last night= epic fail!!!!!! I ripped it out! I don't know if my needle is too small(4mm) or if the yarn is too bumpy, but I couldn't seem to dc in each stitch as I couldn't see them very well. HELP!!!!

Can you give me your patterN?
Sent you a PM, but I'll post the link here as well. It's a super simple pattern that has easy instructions and a very nice video to go with it by a lady named Paula Daniele, from CrochetHooksYou. Seriously, these are the first things I ever crocheted in my life, so I'm sure someone more seasoned will have no issues! https://www.crochethooksyou.com/crochet-baby-beanie-pattern/ Good luck!

Thanks ! You are right the video looks great! I was getting the beginning wrong from the start! I will attempt this after our work meeting tonight and see how it goes!

hlm184 · February 2014

A manly ring sling for my husband. He got to pick his fabric out and was very excited!

tamaraaaa · February 2014

I made this little set for a friend... I used a baby template, and I'm in shock at how small it all is. A little neck will fit it that bib?? Eeekkk! Wake up call!

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