Mothers of Boys- what are you making them?

[Wabi Sabi]

There was a thread a while back titles something similar but I can't remember the exact wording. I've tried searching every term I can think of but still can't find it.

Do you remember this thread? Can anyone help find it?

Thanks!

[jessicafairy]

Is this the one you mean ?
http://www.mothering.com/discussions...highlight=boys


Boys can be so hard, especially the older ones. For older DS I'm making a streamer ball, a super hero cape & mask, pj pants, a fabric backpack or maybe some other bag, a knit skunk, and a roll up case (like a knitting needle roll) for his stockmar crayons and pencils. I think Dh is planning a new treasure hunt.
For younger DS I'm making a fleece jacket, a pillow, some play food, finger puppets, slippers, mittens and probably a dozen other things.

[klondikesky]

I don't have a son, but I have nephews. For my toddler nephew I'm stitching a wool ball from felt and maybe a peace fleece knit earflap hat. Next year he'll get wool food (knit from the www.jimmybeanswool.com free patterns).

A rice pack for my teenage nephew (17)- cut a 11.5 x 5.5" rectangle of flannel, stitch up three sides, fill 3/4 full of rice and add 5 drops of eo. Actually made these for most of the family this year. Keep them in the freezer for migraines and bumps & bruises. Microwave them for 1-3 min. for a long lasting heating pad for sore muscles, mastitis, or to warm your feet when you crawl into bed. My mil made him a quillow a few years ago that was a big hit.

If I had known about the 'I spy' pillows sooner, I'd have made them for the 5 year old twins.

All I can think of for now...

[levar]

Everyone gets flannel and/or cotton pjs. Bottoms with matching t-shirts for the males. And those flannel blankets with the knot-tied fringes. My sister always makes fantastic hat-mitten-scarf sets. Not to mention the always-loved basic crew-neck sweater. Little boys-n-girls get little pillows.

My family is also very 'into' woodworking etc. So we do 'kits' of things. Like a tool box filled with wood blocks, hammer, and nails. A saw, planer [sp?], miter [sp?], chisel, sandpaper, etc. All of the more 'old fashioned' tools. Next year my son is getting a tool bench. The plan is to build some of the stuff we saw in a book of play structures. Etc Etc Etc.

Bird houses, caterpillar houses, terreriums, and lots and lots of plants. My son likes digging in dirt just as much as I do. I also give those jars of food where all you ad is water or something; biggest winner is cocoa but cookie mix is a hit too.

[Mavis]

I'm making 3 bean bags and an eye spy bag. I'm thinking about making some finger puppets as well.

[beanma]

i;m going to try to make stick horses for my girls, but boys of the right age would probably like them, too. i don't have a pattern, but here are some of my inspirational links...

http://www.patternpage.com/sewinspir...#Hobby%20Horse
http://www.bluebonnetvillage.com/horse.htm
http://4-h.wsu.edu/clothing/quick_pr...m/lesson10.pdf
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=1197


hth

[srain]

I'm renovating my old Playmobil pirate ship with new sails and additional repairs. I'm making a Playmobil-sized castle out of cardboard; still trying to figure out a finish that'll make it look professional. I'm also setting up his own identity on our computer, and will start allotting him an hour of computer time a week.

[bdavis337]

My almost 5 year old is getting a knit washcloth in crazy colors and a pair of silly slippers. The baby will get a big kiss and maybe a santa hat if I get the last 2 projects off my needs before next Wed. Doubtful, but I can always wish....

[Avocado123]

Could you send a link for the wool foods pattern? I couldn't find it...