All Decked Out for Halloween

Projects of the week:  

Baby Legs and Crochet Flower Bows.  

The other day I picked up some cute orange and black striped knee high socks at Target to make Baby Legs  like the ones I saw on Nannygoat's blog.  I think they are soooo cute. And I had full intention to get to the project before Saturday (the day we had planned to go to the pumpkin patch).  But I just didn't get to it.  So, to heck with it.  I just cut off the foot part of the sock and called it good.  And you know what?  I think it turned out pretty dang cute.  The socks kinda rolled up naturally and it gave it some personality.  So, I made baby legs.  Even if all I did was cut off the footies.  :)

But really, this week I did do some major crafting.  I made a kajillion crochet flower bows.  Cam was on a scout camp out, so I had an evening to myself.  After the kids were all in bed I set up shop in front of the TV and watched a few movies while I made tons of little bows.  It was very therapeutic. 

Here's a pic of Brielle with her crochet flower bow and her baby legs...

This is Cam.  And my boys.

Here are a select few of the bows I crocheted.

I modified a crochet pattern that I found on Crochet Today. The flower they show is humongous and it has three layers.  Mine is much smaller and only has two layers (except for the orange and black one, it does have three layers).  Here are the changes I made:

1.  Use a G hook and only one strand of yarn (baby soft or sport yarn.)

2.  I didn't fasten off or change colors until round 4.

3.  I stopped after round 6.

Also, instead of making a crocheted center I used a button.  I decided to use buttons because I just learned about button making kits!  I know.  I am way out of the loop.  Now I am fascinated with making buttons.  The kits are only $1.50-ish at Walmart.  Amazing.

To finish off the bow I placed a felt circle on the back and glued on the hair clip (sorry no pic).

One more thing.  I've been experimenting with Photoshop.  So, please bear with me while I learn some new photo tricks.  Thanks!

TOWEL that's PUFFY for BABY

Pillow Top Towel
It's the best name I can come up with, so that's what I'm gonna call it.

*I've been thinking about this project for quite a while, so I hope you like it! *

This towel is for a baby to lay on after his bath. It's absorbent, soft and fluffy. It has a blanket like quality, yet it's a towel. It is perfect for cushioning a hard surface (like the floor or a counter top) while drying, lotioning and dressing a baby. Heck, I need to make one for me now.

Here is the one I made for Cohen (the cutest dang baby I've ever seen!)

And here (not wrapped yet):

Here is what you do. First find a towel without any ribbing. I found mine at JC Penney. Fold in half. If you want to do some applique, do it before the next step.

After you applique, fold in half, right sides together. Sew around edges. Leave 6 - 8 inches in the top-middle open.

Cut batting to the size of the towel.


Fold batting in thirds and insert into the opening in the top.



Open batting in the towel and smooth flat. Hand stitch the opening at the top closed.

Quilt the towel with a large blunt needle and the yarn of your choice.


I placed quarters on the towel to map out where I wanted to thread the yard.


After you thread and knot your ties, cut with scissors to desired length.




That's it. A soft, puffy towel for baby.