"There are some," Joaquim told Birle, "who say that the Lady Fortune has a wheel, and all men are fixed upon it. The wheel turns, and the men rise, or fall, with the turning of the wheel." --Cynthia Voigt
About Me
- Ocouss
- I love to knit, read, and quilt. I enjoy spending time with my sons every day.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Pink Flowered Brown Blanket and Burp Cloth Set
This very feminine blanket and matching burp cloth set are brown with with white and pink flowers. The edges have been carefully crocheted to give it the just the right amount of flair. The blanket measures 45 inches by 38.5 inches and the contoured burp cloth measures 19 inches and 10 inches at the widest points. It is available on Etsy.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Pink Baby Blanket and Burp Cloth
This cute baby blanket and burp cloth set are ready to ship. They are light to bright pink in a flowery, camo type coloring. They are fleece with a white cotton edging. These are perfect for a baby shower gift or for your own little girl (daughter or granddaughter). The blanket measures approximately 49.5 inches by 47 inches and the burp cloth measures about 10 inches by 18.5 inches. It is available on Etsy.
Rescue Team Blanket and Burp Cloth
This cute baby blanket and burp cloth set is perfect for a little boy or the mother of a little boy. The blanket measures approximately 42 inches by 33 inches, and the burp cloth measures 10 inches by 18.5 inches. It contains images of a helicopter, ambulance, police car, and fire truck. It is a fleece blanket edged with red cotton. This set is currently available on Etsy.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Soccer Monkeys Baby Blanket and Burp Cloth
While spending Christmas vacation with my family my crafting does not end. This is one of the projects I've completed while I have been away from home.
This is a bright and vibrant baby blanket for a girl and a matching burp cloth. The bright pink background makes the brown monkeys and soccer balls very inviting. This blanket is perfect for wrapping up your future soccer star. The burp cloth is contoured to fit on your shoulder and around your neck.
It is a fleece blanket with a crocheted cotton border. The blanket measures approximately 43 inches by 45 inches, and the burp cloth is 17.5 inches by 7.5 inches and 9.5 inches.
The set can be reproduced for $35 plus shipping. This particular set is currently available on Etsy.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Basic Baby Carrier with Diego
This simple baby carrier is great for moms who need a free hand or two. I use this regularly while cleaning. It allows my little boy to be able to be looking around from a higher level than the floor. I've used it both to carry in front and to carry in back. I definitely prefer carrying in the front. It is not of my own design. I love how securely my son sits to my body, and that it has some room for him to grow. It can be reproduced in any cotton fabric with a basic interfacing lining within 1 month for $20 plus shipping. This carrier is available on Etsy.
The pattern has these disclaimers "Not intended for babies under 4 months of age," "carrier...is one size, up to 35lbs," and "By purchasing this [product] you acknowledge that [the manufacturer] accepts no responsibility for injury due to use of this product." These disclaimers make sense given that when used this product does hold very precious cargo. I've had no problems using it. They also issue these safety precautions (you can't buy anything for children anymore that don't have safety precautions):
1. Check carrier each time for wear and tear before placing baby in carrier.
2. Always keep hands on a squirming baby.
3. Please keep child's airway free.
4. Remove baby from carrier before placing baby in car seat, crib or bed.
To these precautions, I also recommend that you keep one hand on your child while bending over.
Basic Baby Carrier with Clovers
1. Check carrier each time for wear and tear before placing baby in carrier.
2. Always keep hands on a squirming baby.
3. Please keep child's airway free.
4. Remove baby from carrier before placing baby in car seat, crib or bed.
To these precautions, I also recommend that you keep one hand on your child while bending over.
Basic Baby Carrier in Brown
The pattern has these disclaimers "Not intended for babies under 4 months of age," "carrier...is one size, up to 35lbs," and "By purchasing this [product] you acknowledge that [the manufacturer] accepts no responsibility for injury due to use of this product." These disclaimers make sense given that when used this product does hold very precious cargo. I've had no problems using it. They also issue these safety precautions (you can't buy anything for children anymore that don't have safety precautions):
1. Check carrier each time for wear and tear before placing baby in carrier.
2. Always keep hands on a squirming baby.
3. Please keep child's airway free.
4. Remove baby from carrier before placing baby in car seat, crib or bed.
To these precautions, I also recommend that you keep one hand on your child while bending over.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Argyle Lace Dishcloth in Red
This lovely dishcloth was made from a pattern I found online designed by Cass Long. It is a rectangular dishcloth. It measures about 12.5 inches by 9 inches. It could be reproduced within 2 days for $2.50 plus shipping. It is available on Etsy.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Sleepytime Seashells in Baby Blue
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Fall Coin Purses with Buttons
These lovely fall coin purses each measure about 4.5 inches by 3 inches. This makes them small enough to fit in your pockets and big enough to hold your cash and cards as well as your change. I loved the vibrance of the bright orange and subtle green of the leaves on the brown background. They are made of cotton (for the coloring) and fleece (for the thickness). This design can be reproduced for $5 within a week.
Infant Coats
These lovely coats are in sizes small (13-17 lbs, 25-26 in), medium (18-21 lbs, 27-28 in), and large (22-25 lb, 29-30 in). I decided to make these coats when I couldn't find anything that would fit my baby boy. He is my very handsome model (pictured in the small) at 4 months of age at 14 lbs 1 oz. The small is the blue plaid flannel with black lining and pockets. The medium is the blue coat with peace signs and a green lining, and the large is black with blue plaid flannel as the lining. They are made of flannel. I could reproduce them for $25 in a myriad of colors within about a month.
Bark Collar Strap
This is a project I took on when our dogs frayed the strap that came with their bark collar. I made the strap thicker than the original as well.
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