Baby Blanket

 

One of the caregivers at my mom's memory center is pregnant, and they had a shower for her yesterday.  I am out of town on a scrapbook trip, but I made her a baby blanket and dropped it off, along with a gift card, before I left. 

It's made from patterned and solid cozy flannel with a satin binding. 

It is not perfect, as you can see in the photo.  This is only the second time I've used a satin binding, and it was harder than I remember from the first time.  I recommend this Youtube video for instruction on mitering corners.

 What's a crooked seam in a handmade gift?  Not a huge deal, right?  My purpose today is not to show you how to make a blanket, but to encourage you to try something new even if it's difficult and even if you're worried it won't be perfect.  Finished is better than unfinished, even if it has flaws and regardless of what type of craft it is.  It's how we learn.  Be proud of what you make!

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Wordless Wednesday

 My Sweet Baby

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Quick Tip Tuesday

 

I've been using faux leather to make some paper clip planner decor for my daughter and some cute hairclips for my granddaughters.  I've used a variety of leathers, and my conclusion is... don't skimp on faux leather. 

You can get some adorable prints and solids on Amazon for a bargain!  But don't!  It does not cut as flawlessly as faux leather from a company that specializes in faux leather such as The Polka Dotted Peach (NOT an affiliate link, just a regular link to a business I like).

Compare the crisp cut of the  better "leather" to the one on the right.

The Polka Dotted Peach and other similar companies are not expensive, they just aren't dirt cheap. A 9x12 sheet of leather runs $3 to $5 typically.  On Amazon, you can get 6-9 sheets (smaller or about the same size and thinner) for about $9.00.  But in the long run... if you want crisp cuts, don't fall for the cheap price.