Baby Sports Blanket

Baby Sports Blanket

Oct 28, 2015 | Upcycle

My niece sent me these photos of her adorable daughter in her Kent State gear! She is so precious! I made her the bib and the blanket. My niece and her husband both graduated from Kent State, so it was their idea to base the blanket on their three shirts, centered on...
Special Baby Blanket Made from Old Receiving Blankets

Special Baby Blanket Made from Old Receiving Blankets

Oct 20, 2015 | Quilts

My client sent me these receiving blankets which belonged to her late brother. She was expecting a baby and wanted me to incorporate the blankets in a new blanket. We worked through various ideas, but she settled on a basic patchwork design. She also requested that...
Deconstructing a Varsity Jacket

Deconstructing a Varsity Jacket

Oct 16, 2015 | Pillows, Upcycle

A jacket, circa 1968, that belonged to my customer’s father. He was ready to get it out of the closet, but his wife was not so sure. It was tattered in spots, but was a generous size. I thought it would be fun to incorporate the leather sleeves. I barely had...
Baby Clothes Memory Quilt Blanket – Gift for a Wife

Baby Clothes Memory Quilt Blanket – Gift for a Wife

Oct 15, 2015 | Pillows

I have searched for a blog post on this blanket twice in the past few weeks and can’t find it! I don’t think I ever shared this blanket. Perhaps because it was a Mother’s Day gift commissioned by the recipient’s husband. Well, some more sweet...
Using Kraft-tex and Vinyl to Repair Prayer Book

Using Kraft-tex and Vinyl to Repair Prayer Book

Oct 10, 2015 | Upcycle

Mom’s prayer book has been used quite a bit. Do you think that is a big part of how she survived us six kids? It was held on by one thread in the binding. She has a few loose pages and many prayer cards and holy cards tucked into it. She also had a vinyl cover...