And So It Continues

Welcome again to my blog!

As my kids are supposedly asleep in bed, I blog again to let you know what is going on. I have uploaded some more photos of the fleece prints and some of the flannels I have in stock. I will continue to load more out to the blog when I get more in stock. Also, I kind of like to fiddle with the template of my Blog, so you might notice a change every once in a while. I tend to fiddle until I get something that I know suits my style. :)

I was wanting to give a description on the dimensions of the quilts. For the last couple of quilts I have made they have averaged 46" square. The blocks I used for those quilts were 6" squares. I sewed together 9 squares per row, and 9 rows together. The edge worked out to be 2" wide. These blankets are very versatile and light weight enough to for a variety of activities. They are great for tummy time, cuddle time, or sleepy time. They are easy to keep in the car to cover up on cold days or to cover up in the stroller for walks. I can make them for babies, young children or older children. The price is negotiable, I just ask you pay for the material and for the time I spend working on them.

Remember that I can work with you on a quilt or blanket. Plus I will use material you have already purchased or some you pick out from a web site. For example, I am in the process of making a blanket for a friend. She had multiple flannel prints she had purchased a couple of years ago. I am also using a few of the prints I have in stock. We collaborated on the size of the blanket and the size of the blocks. I will post a photo when it is complete, so you can see the end product.

Well that is all for now. Thanks for taking the time to read this!

Blessings and friendship for all!
Marcia

The start of things

Hello to all who take the time to read this,

Today is my first experience to blog. I have thought about doing this, and have just found the time to actually get this accomplished. Now that the kids are safely playing with their Christmas presents, I thought it about time.

Here is the scoop on how I decided to start creating the snugly quilts. I am by profession a computer programmer, but I have been feeling unfulfilled in this profession as of late. Realizing my creative side of me, I also recalled how unhappy I was with a lot of the store bought blankets. So I thought I would try my hand at creating receiving blankets, and bought a bunch of flannel to sew up and see how things worked. My sister thought maybe I should also add fleece to the mix, and so the flannel and fleece patchwork quilts were created. I loved how light they were, but also how warm and cozy they ended up being. I do not quilt the flannel and fleece together, nor do I add any batting. I felt that the flannel and fleece stuck well enough together that no quilting was needed, and that if I added batting to the blanket it would just be way too heavy. Friends and family have enjoyed these blankets, so I thought to post them out on Etsy.com to sell. Here is the link to my Etsy site http://www.etsy.com/shop/suzynic.

My goal for this blog spot is for you to follow my progress in creating new and wonderful blanket for babies, children, or adults. Also for you to collaborate with me on what you would like to have as a blanket. I will post my fabrics so you can choose which ones you would like in you blanket, and I could also use fabrics of your choice from other sources. My love is creating things people want to use for their selves, or families. All of my blankets are meant to be different so they are one of a kind. This is what makes them unique and also an heirloom.

Blessings and friendship for all.
Marcia