Cross-stitch and Ruffles

I added these Razorback ruffles to the back of a purchased onesie I bought at Walmart.
It was a gift to grand-baby girl who is 6 months old.
She is the youngest Cheerleader in the family now.

The red Liz is done is cross-stitch and the emblem came on the garmet.
I haven't cross-stitched in years and forgot how long it takes.
I used four strands of thread and I easily could have used three.
I will remember that next time.

Placemat-Reversible Chalkmat

Last week I made a Placemat/Chalk Mat for grandson.  

It was really easy. First I cut the oil cloth and chalk fabric the size I wanted for mat.  I cut a straight strip of oil cloth for the binding.

(I didn't bother with bias because oil cloth it wouldn't matter.)

The little pocket I estimated size for a couple of pieces of chalk.

On the pocket I used acrylic and put his first initial.

I have read that you are suppose to condition chalk cloth by rubbing with chalk.

I chose not to do this before giving as gift, so it would look better.

While I was at it, I cut two more mats and initials for my other two grandchildren.

They are too young for them now, but it will be easy to whip out when ready.

I also secretly cut out another to put in hope chest for two daughters that are not married and are in college.  Recently I was thinking I ought to make an extra of everything I make for the step grandchildren and put back for my two girls for when they have children.  Shhhhhhh 

They are both in college.

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Craft for Dorm

I made this giraffe for dorm room to go with previous post about decorating for daughters dorm.

This pattern is a Melly & Me pattern from Australia.  

It was so much fun to make and my daughter loves it.

More Dorm Decorating

Pillows and bathrobe made for dorm room and bedding.

I used some pillow forms that I already had to save money.

The fabric I bought from Fabric.com decor fabric section.

I did not put zipper in them, because I figure if they last a year in a dorm that's enough!

I am sure they will be on the floor most of the time : (

Decorating

Dorm Room Decorating

I was busy during August getting things made for my daughters dorm room.
I made these out of quilting hoops from my local Hancock's and inserted black canvas.
The giraffes are fussy cut from fabric I bought at Fabric.com.
Their bedding is a black and white giraffe print duvet set I bought from Overstock.com
I will post more tomorrow.

Chalboard Kitchen Stool

Chalboard Kitchen Stool
Originally uploaded by KnockKnocking

This is the cutest idea from KnockKnocking. I think it would be a cute idea for college dorm room.