Cuddle up with a snuggly hand-tied blanket and matching closed-end pillowcase. Both elements are beginner friendly with useful techniques to learn, like how to hand-tie and how to create the overlapping ends of a pillowcase.
A clever portable sleep set is good for school nap time, grandma’s house, or anywhere a little rest is needed. We call ours the Nap-In-A-Bag: a lightweight drawstring bag that holds a fleece blanket + matching pillow.
Lay it down for a clean, soft play area. Roll it up to tote to your next destination. Our quick and easy play mat is perfect for the baby or toddler on the go. We combined snuggly chenille with two pretty quilting cottons.
Seating for outdoor events and gatherings is often just the grassy slopes of a park. You need something to sit on! A blanket can be too big and bulky to pack in. Instead, try this lightly padded, roll-up cushion in outdoor fabric.
Bring a little sunshine inside with this cute appliquéd accent rug. At 40” x 32”, it’s a nice size for a nursery, kitchen or bath. We include a full template to create the sun circle and perfectly position all the teardrop rays.
Cute blankets are always a welcome baby gift. Like painters need their protective drop cloths, babies are often in need of their own little piece of clean real estate, which they can then destroy as they choose.
A baby’s first year is all about touch. Why not create a wonderfully soft surface full of interesting textures to investigate?! It’s what’s called a “tag blanket,” combining the classic security blanket with an activity play mat.
A cheater quilt is one in which the top fabric is pre-printed with a patchwork design, allowing you to skip the piecing. It’s super fast and easy! As a fun twist, we used a soft piped edge rather than traditional binding.
This project is based on the Nurture Nest pillow insert by Fairfield. This specialized U-shaped insert comes with a pattern and simple instructions printed right on the packaging. We've followed these basic steps with just a few changes. There are likely other brands available from which to choose, just know that the pattern may be