Blanket. Done!

I brought the kids on an errand to Hancock's a few weeks ago. My mission was to find the finishing pieces for a few dresses. As we were seeking out good finds something caught JB's eye. All of a sudden I hear him squeal and chant "Wook, WOOK Mom!!! It's Coos Coos. It's Coos Coos!!!!!!!!" First of all I tried to quiet him down, he NEVER behaves this way and it startled me. Then I realized what caught his eye. It was this Blue's Clues Fabric.

I rarely make anything for JB these days. I learned to sew after he was too big for the jumpers. He's all about the t-shirts and shorts now. Too big for the baby jumpers - sigh. (I wish I learned sooner.) I had to buy the Coos Coos fabric of course and I found a blue satin fabric to make him this blanket.

The reverse is all satin. My corners are not perfect - I wish I knew how to make square corners. Is there a secret to it?? If you know, let me know! JB LOVES his 'Coos Coos' Blanket! I am thrilled to make him anything, especially if he loves it.
I finished the evening by making HC yet another pillowcase dress. It frustrates me a little tiny bit (if I let it), that HC will only wear specific types of dresses. I have patterns for other cute dresses and patterns for awesome ruffle pants/shorts and she refuses to wear them. She is all about dresses and they must not be fitted. She likes the freedom of flowing dresses. That isn't so bad really, the dresses I make her ARE cute - they are just one style. I want to try other patterns. Anyway, HC is more than thankful when I make dresses for her. I can't complain really. So I won't! (smile)

Here is the latest dress. I took this picture after returning from church. HC was tired and NOT in the mood to be photographed.
I am thankful I finally learned to sew. Sewing was one of those things I always wished I learned. My next goal is to learn how to make a quilt. It is a long term goal. You won't be seeing any quilts I've made for a while I think. But when I do make one - you will be the first to know!