Re-purposed sweaters baby blankie

I have been rather absent here as I hunt for a job---which, ironically, is a full time job--but now I think it is time to move on from my life transforming trip to Ghana, Africa and return to the main blog topic: creating crafty objects and art !

I have a special baby shower to attend this weekend and created several presents for the baby girl due to enter the world in June...first, I created a baby "blankie" intended for laying on the floor for the tiny baby to lie on and have "tummy time." This blankie is made of wool sweaters I felted (washing with soap or detergent and hot water in the machine, then drying in a hot dryer--felts a wool sweater up nicely)--then I cut squares, sewed them together---and since I thought the little "quilt" looked a bit plain--I used some wool crewel yarn to embroider flowers on some squares. The blankie is backed with colorful cotton flannel.


And I knit a little baby girl hat out of cottons...in spring colors.

Even though I have been absent here I have been busy creating more crafty objects--so will be returning to more regular blogging --and I have quite a bit to share with you! so do check back...

Life Journey's & Diaper Cakes

Hi everyone! I have been dealing with a personal crisis of sorts and a sudden unexpected move ---but since this is primarily a craft blog --not a personal blog---I 'm not going into it all in detail here....but I am glad to have my computer set up again so I am able to post here! hooray!



I have been wanting to share this wonderful "diaper cake"--created with all "green" diapers, baby clothes and toys--by my daughter Serenity for her sister and hubby for the baby-to-be....due to emerge (we hope) August 25th.

Cute, huh? I think she and her friend had fun creating this!

a great time was had by all--including the parents-to-be; the food was great, and they received nice baby gifts and loads of love!