…Is how your words have made me feel. Thank you, thank you. It’s meant more than you know.
Sigh :)…
but onto more cheerful things.
Did you catch that post from MADE about cotton gauze blankets?
You know…those pricey muslin baby blankets?
Well, thanks to Dana’s tutorial, I stopped by Joann and picked up the material to make my own for $4-5!…using a coupon of course.
I added a small knit heart to one corner. So that when I swaddle Natalie up…
She looks like this.
The light, airy material is just perfect for the warmer temps we have been enjoying lately. I might just have to make more once summer rolls around.
I tried to coax a smile out of Natalie for these pictures, but instead she let me know she was ready for a nap.
You and me both honey. 🙂 Now if we could just convince Reid…
Update: After using this blanket a while I found that it is not quite as soft as the expensive gauze you can order online BUT it does soften up more with each wash. I think it’s a great, light blanket perfect for warm weather.
Beautiful! I'm trying to sew 3 of mine together to make the thicker version of the muslin to emulate the even more expensive version, but oy, this fabric is just hard to deal with!
So precious! <3
Thanks for the info with this! I was thinking about making one to block the sun in the stroller.
She is so adorable 🙂 And I really like your blanket. I'm going to definitely check out Dana's tutorial. They look like perfect baby gifts to stock pile.
i love that little blanket. and she really is a beautiful baby, i mean –really! her skin is so perfect and milky white, those long skinny legs and all! i really like looking at your babies!!
So much sweetness! Your little lovely is such a beauty. 🙂
aw, look at that perfect little baby all swaddled up and looking sweet! I could kiss her!
I remember that exhausted feeling. I would lay down on the couch next to my two year old while she watched something and take a 5 minute nap, and be grateful for whatever I could get. Sweet blanket, sweet baby.
oh my goodness, she looks so much older already! She is BEAUTIFUL Delia. And I love your white blanket! So cute with the red heart. this post just made me smile 🙂
Your sweet little girl looks just like a baby doll. So cute! I just wanted to say that I've been reading your blog for a long time, and I really appreciate all the stuff you do and share. Thanks! Keep up the good work Super Mom!
What a living doll. I would be absolutely thrilled to meet her this summer! She is tooooo cute! LOVE the blanket!
She is such a beautiful baby! I love her eyes. They're absolutely stunning!
Oh I love it! And that baby burrito picture has to be my favorite! I guess I need to make a few of these for my summer baby who shall be here before I know it!
That is one beautiful baby:)
The blanket came out great!
So nice to see you haven't skipped a beat. You are amazing.
~Michelle
Baby Burrito!
Ahh she's so cute <3
The blanket turned out great! Especially with the cute heart. Natalie is adorable! I love the ready for the nap picture. So cute!
Hi Delia,
Love your blog; I have to admit I've been lurking for a few months now (bad me). Your projects and your family are just beautiful. The Freshly Picked apple hats are on my fall list for my babes – love, love, love! I've been wanting to make some of these blankets for my twins (5mo, girls). Of course, it's been freezing here, so that's not much incentive! Happy
So sweet and cute!
Be happy! 😉
Love the blanket. Natalie is so beautiful! My son was born 2-28 and he looks like such a chunk compared to Natalie, she's so long and thin!
Hi Delia! Oh my goodness, this is the cutest. Natalie is precious. Love love the simple red heart on white. I featured you on my blog today! http://www.missloviecreations.blogspot.com/2012/04/my-favorite-things-thursday-and-im-back.html Come check it out and grab a button if you want. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
The blanket is cute but your Natalie is so precious. You reminded me again that I need to get going with my blanket.
How sweet (and the blanket's pretty cute too, hehe)! I love the little heart :).
Oh my gosh. Your baby is quite possibly the most beautiful baby I have EVER SEEN. I'm not exaggerating.
Oh, and the blankets are cute too!
Delia! I love the blanket but even more i love natalie! i had no idea you were getting a girl. yay! she's amazing.
You should sell these on etsy…they would be a hit!
I featured this adorable post on my blog today (with links to you of course!): http://bit.ly/TGpAnv It's so sweet! 🙂
came across this on pinterest but via a tumblr blog today but recognized Natalie. Kind of sweet b/c its from a 'all things bright and beautiful' themed blog but no credit or linkback to you so kinda eh… thought you'd like to know and if it doesn't bother you it doesn't bother you! I just noticed it b/c it was via one of the pinners that was recommended by babble and has a
oh wait, the picture links back to your blog, there's just no written thing.
Cotton bubble gauze is what your looking for. It’s actually even softer than the pricy blankets! If you google it dharma trading company has it the cheapest. 🙂