I apologize for all of the baby centered posts lately, but hey, I have a newborn and life revolves around him. I made these burp cloths right before he came. It's just taken me a couple of months to get the pictures taken and actually get them into a post.
I really like how they turned out though. All of them have an absorbent minky fabric on one side and then a fun (at least I thought so) printed cotton on the other.
They were fairly easy to put together except for the ric rac trim. It was a pain in the rear end and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get the amount sticking out from the edge to be consistent, so just don't look too close!
I made three sets of burp cloths each with coordinating fabric. This one with the farm animals and gingham check is my favorite though. Aren't those little pig, sheep, and cows adorable?
I know you're thinking I'm a bit hormonal still since I'm a bit over the top about these, and you may just be right. Oh well...I still L.O.V.E the fabric! I've also gone a bit bonkers over huge ric rac. It makes me smile.
You may have also noticed I didn't use your typical baby blues and soft greens that you see on so many thing made for baby boys. I was just a bit over it this time around since Jack was boy number four. Instead, I really loved the bright, fun colors that pop.
Honestly, if girls get those fun bright pink colors all over blog land, why can't my boy have some bright orange?
I had a blast making something so practical just a bit more fun and original. Please understand, it's the only excitement I'm getting lately. :)
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These are so cute. My favorite is the red checked with the cow and sheep. I definitely could have used these when my kids were babies.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! I love the farm animal print! And I can't imagine what took you so long to get them photographed and posted! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi! Visiting from tt&j. Love your burpies.. they are so cute! I get excited about things like that and I dont have a newborn anymore. (Hes 8 months!) Congrats on your new addition :)
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to link these up to my Friday party if you get a chance!
Totally cute!! Great fabric choices...and I love the orange and brown. I agree, I got tired of seeing how many fun, adorable things there were for baby girls and not for baby boys! Good for you! I'd be thrilled if you'd share here:
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I love your fabric choices! I would love for you to link up at Handmade 52! http://raisingoranges.blogspot.com/2012/01/handmade-52-3.html
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stinkin' adorable, Heather!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric choices!
I would absolutely love it if you would link this up at my FREE-FOR-ALL linky party going on right now!
http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/01/feature-friday-free-for-all-3-50.html
So looking forward to seeing you there!
P.S. I'm a new follower. : )
P.P.S. (: )) Every link counts as an entry into my Cutting Edge ($50) stencil giveaway!
~Abbie (www.fivedaysfiveways.com)
These are adorable, Heather!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Simply Klassic Home!
Super cute! Love the rickrack and bright colors!
ReplyDeleteThank you for shariing this
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