Crafty Mamas - Whatcha' making? - Page 2

[cameragirl]

Originally Posted by Kyamo 

When you said puffball, did you mean a pom pom? Pom poms take patience, but they aren't difficult. Here's a tutorial. Use more yarn than you think you need, and tie tightly.

LOL - yes, a pom pom.

[jannamo]

I'm feeling too superstitious to start anything for the baby yet, but I did download the nursing/maternity top from Megan Nielsen for me:

http://shop.megannielsen.com/category/sewing-patterns

It only comes in S-L, so I'm hoping the L is big enough for me, I'm a tall size 14, so we'll see. I've got a nice stretchy, thin knit to make it out of, but I've only gotten as far as tracing and cutting out the pattern so far.

I'm hoping to make a floor quilt for baby with my Mom, but we haven't started yet.

[cameragirl]

Originally Posted by jannamo 

I'm feeling too superstitious to start anything for the baby yet, but I did download the nursing/maternity top from Megan Nielsen for me:

http://shop.megannielsen.com/category/sewing-patterns

It only comes in S-L, so I'm hoping the L is big enough for me, I'm a tall size 14, so we'll see. I've got a nice stretchy, thin knit to make it out of, but I've only gotten as far as tracing and cutting out the pattern so far.

I'm hoping to make a floor quilt for baby with my Mom, but we haven't started yet.

I can understand that. I started loom knitting hats as soon as I found out I was pregnant last time...and they're still hard to look at. I haven't made anything for this baby yet, just the project for my cousin's shower.

[cameragirl]

Thank you for the link, btw. I've been in a bit of a daze, so I know I am not making the most sense. On the plus side, the sac is about half-way complete. I noticed a missed stitch that is bugging me, though. I'm tempted to get some felt circles to sew on as pea pods...might have to dig through my stash to see if we have any here already. (Or I could use pom poms as the peas...haven't decided.)

[Janel47]

It occurs to me that the main reason I can't get them to work is I don't use wool (allergy) so pom poms like to slip apart of their own accord.  I always end up using soft slippery yarns because they feel so much better than scratchy synthetics.  :)
 

Originally Posted by Kyamo 

When you said puffball, did you mean a pom pom? Pom poms take patience, but they aren't difficult. Here's a tutorial. Use more yarn than you think you need, and tie tightly.

I pulled out my blanket yesterday and it is so close to being done, I can't believe I stopped!  lol!  Well, once the main part is done I have to crochet the edges and I am not a crocheter at all, so that might take me the rest of the pregnancy. 

[cameragirl]

I either use soft animal fiber, or a really soft synthetic. I despise the scratchy, cheap synthetics. If they're drying out my hands while I'm knitting, there is no way I'm wearing it or putting it on a child. I got my grandma's knitting machine and yarn stash last year, and it had been stored for nearly 15 years after her death. It broke my heart to toss the yarn, but it had grown weak and scratchy.


I like the tassel on this cocoon, but it isn't practical for every day use. I wouldn't leave a baby to sleep in it, especially because of the length of the tassel. The cocoon/sac I'm making is a standard e-wrap stitch on the loom, so it is a tighter knit that fingers won't get all caught up in.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77603931/sprout-crochet-photography-cocoon-photo?ref=sc_2

[cameragirl]

Woohoo! The sac is done. I ended up making a crocheted chain, knotting it in the middle, and tied that onto the end of the sac. I'll do the same for the hat. That way I don't have to worry about it unraveling if she needs to wash it. I'm going to start on the hat, and I'll get some pictures to post when it is all done. I can breath a big sigh of relief now though - the hardest part is done.

[Janel47]

Good job!  :) 

[Janel47]

OK... so the knitting on my blanket is done but the fabric I bought to line the back just shreds when I try to attach it via crochet (it's something like minkee).  So... I can either leave it as a one-sided blanket that's pretty on one side and full of seams on the other (it's knit blocks quilted together) or I can sew the fabric to the blanket with a satin blanket edge.  What would you ladies do?

[bcblondie]

That sack is adorable!

I'm new to crochet. I've only ever made flowers for scrapbooking with. But I got the urge to make some headbands. My first one I guess my yarn was too thin. But the second is better.

[cameragirl]

Those are cute, BC!

[bcblondie]

Ok I ended up making a newborn diaper tonight too. (the brown one) Very busy day!

 It's a fitted pocket. The white diaper is what I used for a template. It's an AIO called Wonderworks Babyco.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/299986_10150315284038734_512408733_7903318_1453010915_n.jpg

Alternating tab snaps make it super adjustable
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/305226_10150315284553734_512408733_7903322_67767408_n.jpg

[Janel47]

Baby blanket... finished!  I'll try to get a pic up soon.  It's not perfect, but I like how it turned out.

On to the next... I'm thinking a sleep sack with arms, not sure what you call those.  :)

[Janel47]

Great job on the diaper, bcblondie!  So cute and tiny!  :D 

[bcblondie]

Thanks Janel! I'd call that a mermaid onesie lol.

[bcblondie]

I mean sleeper. Duh.

[Dandy Lion]

I just got some fabric today to make some fitted crib sheets and a dust ruffle. I made some belly bands this morning because my pants no longer fit!

[cameragirl]

Originally Posted by Dandy Lion 

I just got some fabric today to make some fitted crib sheets and a dust ruffle. I made some belly bands this morning because my pants no longer fit!

What kind of fabric did you use? Last time I could only find a polyester/spandex mix, and I hated it. This time I found a stretchy cotton that is much more comfortable with the heat we get here during half of the year.

[LizzieMum]

Originally Posted by Dandy Lion 

I just got some fabric today to make some fitted crib sheets and a dust ruffle. I made some belly bands this morning because my pants no longer fit!

Yes, what fabric did you use :-)  I have some that I purchased but they keep working their way up  and I spend most of the time adjusting them back down.

[Dandy Lion]

I just got some jersey knit. I had the same problem last time with the purchased ones because they're so slippery. If the problem happens this time though, I'll just hand stitch them to my pants like I did last time.