Let's get Retro

As of last week, most of the kiddo's presents are out of my craft space; though the big stuff that can't be wrapped is still in there. All of that said, with most of it moved out I was able to get a project done today!

I wanted to make a blanket for my Son. He's really been digging those retro wind-up robots I used for his birthday party and has added 'robot' to his vocabulary. So I'm going to transition his room from baby to toddler with retro bots.  There is some cute fabric called Robot Factory circulating right now and all you need for a baby or toddler blanket is about one yard for each side. I followed a fantastic tutorial at iCraft - see it here.  Thanks Jenny :)  

No need to repeat her wonderfully detailed instructions.  It's basically this:

(1) Measure and cut to your desired sized. 

(2)Face fabric wrong sides out.  

(3)I added batting which clings nicely to the cotton (it's chilly here)

(4)ADD ALL YOUR PINS - worth every single extra minute

(5) Sew - Leave an 8 inch (or so) opening in the center of one side

(6) Turn out

(7) Pin hole

(8) Iron flat

(9) Overstitch the perimeter

Done

Now these are some happy robots!  The background on this last shot is flannel fabric that I am going to make a few coordinates with.   The best thing is I don't have to paint the bedroom because the color still match.

Now THIS is what's plugging up my craft space.  All the foods and dishes for it are in another box that is also in the way.  I really don't want to get paint on it or worse and this is the safest hiding spot. We are going to set it all up after bedtime Christmas Eve and put a big bow on top.  I think this should tie right in with the retro feel :D

Who wants to play kitchen? Xavier's making Pizza and Cupcakes!