Fern and Feather: Baby Blanket a la Eileen.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Last Thursday I got a amazingly lovely surprise in the mail from a friend of a friend who reads my blog. She sent me a box full of beautiful fabrics. Instantly my wheels where turning on what this box was going to become and of course with baby on my mind it quickly turned into a baby blanket. Thank you so much Eileen for such a thoughtful gift... the fabric will be loved by my new little one.
So I am not a technical sewer. In fact I hardly can be called a seamstress at all. I don't know how to sew in a zipper and could do a pregnant back flip before I could follow a pattern. So if you know anything about sewing hide your eyes... my technique is ugly. When I start a project like this I never really know how it will turn out. This is the first time I have every used seam binding, so again, hide your eyes {thank you so much Estelle for the tutorial!! so sweet}. Any way here is the step by step {in photos} of how I make a baby blanket. This is for all of you out there who wish you knew how to sew... if I can do it so can you.

27 comments:

Cool Chic Style FashionMay 25, 2011 at 6:20 AM
Delizioso lavoro ♥ ciao
bink and booMay 25, 2011 at 6:38 AM
Oh my gosh. My ovaries just punched me and screamed for me to have a baby.

This blanket is beautiful and you can see/feel the love that went into it. That is one special baby that will be wrapped in that handmade goodness. Great job!

I take it you got your machine back. I hope it was nothing too serious.
BrandiMay 25, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Oh my golly. Even I want to suddenly have a baby (okay, not entirely). This blanket is so incredibly beautiful, Alexis. I'm so impressed by your endless talent!
NicoleMay 25, 2011 at 7:26 AM
Such a sweet blanket to cherish, I can't wait to see baby wrapped in it!!!! Xoxo
the girl is crafteeMay 25, 2011 at 7:43 AM
Are you serious? The blanket turned out great! You can see how soft it is. How do you do that? I think I'm going to give this a try.
EileenMay 25, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Alexis, I am so amazed by your talent and creativity. You made a gorgeous blanket and so quickly!! You made my day. :)
Heather FeemsterMay 25, 2011 at 9:58 AM
You did a great job, I'm impressed. xo
Ana DegenaarMay 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM
You're a genius! Cutest, sweetest blanket EVER!
joeycakeMay 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM
just lovely! and i can feel the TLC with which it was made! xo
KristenMay 25, 2011 at 1:35 PM
Beautiful!
annie@mostlovelythingsMay 25, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Wow, it is so beautiful and love the little heart that you added with embroidery and the ric rac trim. Even with this step by step tutorial, I'm not sure if I can sew....but I want too!
LeslieMay 25, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Your blanket is so sweet. I may just have to break down and buy a sewing machine. My cousin (Dr. Bob) sent me your link last year and I've been following you ever since! In fact, your creative, freestyle blog helped inspire me to start my own: (www.wakeupletsgo.blogspot.com). I look forward to your posts; I'm always impressed by your ideas and follow-through. Thank you!
AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM
So sweet! Technique doesn't matter one bit when making things from the heart :) Actually, in my opinion, technique doesn't matter any time!!
StephMay 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM
how beautiful! I love those fabrics.
kendall k.May 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM
precious Alexis!
AlexaMay 27, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Ah that is super sweet....lovely fabrics too!
alexa
www.theshortandthesweetofit.com
Karin GrowMay 27, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Are you kidding? I looks perfect to me. You want to see some ugly sewing, I've got so great ones for show.
daninotesMay 28, 2011 at 5:08 PM
That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
KristinaMay 30, 2011 at 7:27 AM
that is so beautiful, such a great project, would love to start my own blanket right now. but I am even worst in sewing, have no clue how to do it. would love to learn though!!
julia wheelerJune 1, 2011 at 7:14 AM
i'm jealous of // in love with your "ugly" technique... so adorable!
KristinaJune 6, 2011 at 12:55 PM
so so cute, Alexis!!!

Can't wait to see who's been in there this whole time!

xx
UnknownJune 12, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Oh how lovely! I love the embroidered heart... such a sweet addition!
Ginger@cottageonrosewoodJune 20, 2011 at 7:49 AM
BEAUTIFUL. I love the little heart and personalized embroidery.
Laurie FurberJune 22, 2011 at 9:40 AM
So sweet! And what a sweet friend you have. Wishing you a happy and pain free labor when the time comes. Children are a gift.
UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM
wow this came out so beautifully!! My baby' is now 4 so no it didn't make me want a baby like the others.. but I do want that blanket!! hehe..
it came out just perfectly..
such an exciting time for you.. just revel in it :)
Christi July 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM
you just made making a quilt look so easy!
TamphaApril 5, 2012 at 6:46 AM
lovely quilt. i'm definitely going to give it a try despite my limited sewing skills :p love the heart!