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A Couple of Things (TTMT #896 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

Hello, friends! Today finds me VERY tired with just a couple of tiny things to share, but they are small and cute and I hope you enjoy!

Butterick 5091 – Hat Pattern (from 1997)

Bev’s Very Easy Newborn Booties (crochet)

Wardrobe By Me Jensen shirt pattern

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I made the CUTEST thing! (TTMT #895 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

Y’all! I made THE CUTEST THING!

I had the idea to make a cat themed book after finishing the two soft books made from quilt panels. These cats are EXTRA special and were created using Cricut Design Space’s extensive collection of cat images as well as a few tweaks of my own.

I have a Maker 3, which isn’t made anymore, but you can get the same results with any Cricut supported cuting machine.

The images themselves are made using a variety of HTV colors and even brands. I also used my Brother embroidery machine to create decorative frames for each page.

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Making Soft Books 😊 (TTMT #894 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)


Happy Tuesday, friends!

I’ve taken a minor detour away from patterned projects this week to work on something that is strictly fun! I made two soft books using fabric panels intended for quilting and picked up a new book that I’m excited to dive into!

Drawn to Birds Picture Panel


Polar Pals Artic Antics Panel

The book I just purchased is Thrift Flip by ⁨@coolirpa⁩ .

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Small Things ♥ (TTMT #893 Sewing Vlog)

This week finds me making a few more baby things. I’ve been feeling a bit off over the last week, so I’m especially happy to have a place where I can sew and regroup. Please stay until the end for an extra special cat cameo!

I used a Butterick 4791 (2001) for the hat. It’s out of print, but there were a few out there when I searched for the pattern.

Tara Reed for free bib patterns.

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Towels & Tiny Pants! (TTMT #892 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

Hello, friends! Now that Pegasus is complete and on to it’s next home, I’ve shifted gears into fun new baby items! I worked on towels, tiny pants (!!!), a romper, and a baby bunting. SO MUCH FUN.

Bunting Fabric – Riley Blake The Littlest Family’s Big Day Friends Mint (now out of print – link goes to Etsy)

Bias Binding by the yard

Ikea Towel

Butterick 5091 Bunting Pattern from (1997)

Butterick 4791 Pants & Romper (2001)

Roadrunner fabric

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Oh Wavy Baby!

oh wavy baby

printable pattern

This is yet another baby blanket I designed specifically with charity blankets in mind.  A local charity receives the great majority of my crochet efforts and because crochet is so portable, I get a lot done.  I crochet in the carpool line, when I watch telly or when I have to wait for an appointment.  If my hands are busy, I tend to be happy!

Use up your scraps, go solid, variegated or ombre.  Each works brilliantly with a wavy ‘ghan!

For the scrappy version, you’ll need:

  • odds and ends of a worsted weight yarn (sample made in Red Heart)
  • K hook

Finished size is approximately 40″, depending on your gauge.   This is a homey pattern and I don’t fuss about the gauge, as long as it’s crocheting up nicely.

Note:  When changing colors, join new color with a sl just before you ch 3 for a new row.

ch 132

Row 1: 1 dc into third ch from hook and in the next three ch, *skip 2 ch, 1 dc into next 4 ch, ch 2, 1 dc in next 4 ch*.  Repeat * to * until the last six ch.  Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 1 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 3 st, *sk 2 st, 1 dc in next 3 st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) into ch 2 sp.  1 dc in next 3 st*.  Repeat * to * until the last six ch.  Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in top of last dc.  Ch 3, turn.

Pattern: Repeat row 2 until blanket is approximately 40″ long.  Finish off.

For a more delicate pattern, try a lighter-weight yarn with a smaller hook.

Happy crafting!

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Snuggly Car Seat Blanket

Carseat Blanket

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Printable Pattern

It’s been many a moon since I had my own baby to crochet for, and while I do regularly make blankets for The Linus Connection, those are of the garden-variety baby blankets and afghans….definitely without holes!

My aunt recently had her second baby boy and was looking for a specific style of car seat blanket.  It’s a tiny blanket with a hole for threading the car seat straps through.  My understanding is that the blanket stays in place better, keeping the baby toasty and warm.  She sent me dimensions and a photo of a blanket she already has and I went to work.

The goal is a blanket that is both simple to make and warm to use.  The one below worked up in just a few hours, design time included.

  • 2 – 6 oz. skeins of Caron Simply Soft (315 yds each)
  • K hook

finished approxmiately 18″x21″

With two strands of yarn held together, chain 50
Row 1: hdc in second chain from hook and in each sc across (48 hdc)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, hdc across
Row 3 – 10: rep Row 2
Row 11: hdc in first 20 st, ch 8, sk 8 st, hdc in last 20 st. (48 hdc)
Row 12: ch 1, turn, hdc in first 20 st, hdc in 8 sc, hdc in last 20 st
Row 13: ch 1, turn, hdc across
Row 14 – 44: Rep Row 13

Optional:  Sc evenly around or add a decorative border

Finish off, weave in ends.

Happy crafting!

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