One of the things that inevitably comes with having kiddos is the fact that those kiddos usually have lovie blankets. Most kids pick one of their crib size blankets as their favorite one to snuggle with. When Jammer first came home I knew that it was only a matter of time before he had one too but I did not love the idea of carting with us everywhere one the size of the typical kiddo blanket.
At the time I didn't sew really so I asked my BFF Lisa to come to the rescue and she created a lovie blanket that was just perfect. Over the years I've had many compliments from other moms locally that are the best solution to the problem of those bigger ones they've had to deal with themselves.
Lisa made Jammer not one but two placemat size blankies with a great Peanuts gang fabric that, as you can see, he has loved to death. This is just one of the pair. The other one was in worse shape and has already been packed away for safe keeping so as to not damage it further.
The fabric has been completely worn away in many areas and although he originally wanted me to try and fix it, in the end after talking it over as to the possible options to do that, he decided to leave it as is for the memories and pack it way safe and sound too.
Somewhere along the way Lisa also make him this one featuring his other favorite character of the time Curious George. This one isn't as old and was in better shape plus it was made with fleece fabrics not cotton so it held up better and only needed the binding re-attached.
Jammer just turned 10 and although some will say that he's too old to be still using blankies, he does mostly when he's not feeling well, which thankfully isn't too often. So that he will have some new ones to snuggle with I took some new Peanuts fabrics that I've been saving just for this occasion to make a few.
The first one was completed quickly and he was thrilled.
Here's a view of the back.
Would you like to know how I make these? I thought so. I've made a couple of new ones for Sunshine too and will be posting a little tutorial for them very soon so stay tuned.
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5 Comments:
Cute and cuddly!
Very cute. I think a lot of adults want something comforting on a really hard day, so 10 doesn't seem too old to want one on those tough days.
HI Robby. Unfortunately you are a No Reply Blogger so I can't reply to you directly. Thank you and you are so correct. There's nothing wrong with anyone having a comfort item to snuggle when they need it.
That's a great idea. Cute too.
What a sweet idea! Would you believe I have never attached the satin binding to a baby quilt. I'll be interested in how you do it!
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