Haven't had much time to blog. I work for a Performing Arts organization and the dance department's year-end recital is at the beginning of May. Less than a month away, so I have been spending a lot of time prepping for that. But, Monday is my day off and today I decided to really take the day off, and do a project.
A friend had a baby recently and I wanted to make my signature bunting. Also, I have been dying to try this tutorial for a Fabric Bucket from here. So I got out my adorable Squirrel Fabric, and every piece of coordinating fabric I own, and made this:
I used these fabrics, but nixed the white at the last second. Too many solids.
Started with the triangular bunting...
Best tip ever: snip the corners!
End product:
These squirrels and birdies are just adorable.
Those are the same aqua birdies from the pillow in this post.
Can't go wrong with grey and white polka dots.
I don't love the black bias-tape on top, but I can't find aqua or grey bias tape anywhere! Orange would have looked good, but I doubt it would have been burnt sienna enough to match the acorns... so I had to settle for black.
And now for my new creation, the fabric bucket.
The top can be folded down...
Or left up...
There's a great tutorial at http://inspiredbyfamilymag.com/2012/01/15/diy-fabric-bucket/ so I won't repeat the work they've already done...
I used felt instead of interfacing... I'm too cheap to get interfacing, plus I always forget to look for it at the store.
Btw-- the bucket is sitting on one of the Kids Pottery Barn chairs I've been working on for forever. I've completed painting 2 out of 4 of them. See full post here.
I sewed a little X on the bottom to give it an extra element.
A look inside...
Stuff diapers, wipes, etc. in it.
I can't get over the natural lighting that was coming in when I took these photos.
I haven't given it to the recipient yet, but I hope they like it! It was fun to do a new sewing project. It was pretty easy to follow the tutorial. I got some great new fabric today that matches Ivy's room: dark blue, light greens and pink and grey and white... and... and... just kidding. Anyway, I want to make one of these fabric buckets for her room.
Aloha, Becca
This is darling, perfect for a new baby boy. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Katherine!
DeleteGreat fabrics, lovely bucket! I want to make some bunting too - thanks for sharing! Just stopped by from 'sew darn crafty' link party! Amy from www.craftyshenanigans.blogspot.co.uk
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy! The "Sew Darn Crafty" party is so great!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and what a great grouping! That bucket is so darn cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteQuilting at the River Linky Party Tuesday
Thanks Connie! It was so fun to make something new!
DeleteHow cute! I love the fabric - what a nice gift!
ReplyDeleteReally sweet and what great fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so cute and we have a new baby boy grand baby coming in just a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alicia! Thanks for reading my blog. If you're interested, custom bunting can be ordered at my etsy shop! Congrats on the new grandbaby!
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