Blanket Envy

I'm not quite sure what was driving me, but somehow, I created six "lovey" blankets for my little alligator. The obsession started with just one or two, but as soon as we realized that this little item was a "must-have" sleep item, the craziness began. I made a travel version for the car, and then of course the emergency version because kids are messy and then needed an extra one for daycare and there is always at least one in the wash. So there you have it, my obsession with baby blankets.


*Note there are only five blankets in the picture because I rotate one to daycare every week, so one was unavailable for the photo opportunity.

Each blanket has three layers of cozy-soft flannel, giving the blanket a huggable weight to it. I use a layer high quality, designer cotton quilt fabric to add unique and whimsical color to each blanket. Add super silky satin trim to line the edges for a irresistibly touchable finish. Alligator likes to rub the satin between her fingers. Thankfully she loves all six blankies equally.

As I said, we keep one of her blankets at daycare, all the time. Apparently, one of Alligator's friends has taken quite a liking to her blankey and whenever he finds it unattended, he steals it for a quick snuggle. I suppose you could call it "blanket-envy." So I whipped up a quick travel size blanket for him and dropped it off in his cubbie at school this morning. This first "boy" version sports super crazy race track fabric in blacks, purples and greens all lined with green flannel and trim. I can't wait to find out his reaction when I pick up Alligator this afternoon.

Do you have a fun "lovey" story to share? I'd love to hear it.



As a side note, I'd like to point out what a struggle it was to get a decent photograph of the beloved blankets. She really wasn't very patient with me, at all!

Look for the Blanket Envy to be added to my store in the near future. They would make great gifts for any little one, or an excellent shower gift for an expecting mom! This project has also prompted me to write a new tutorial on mitered corners....coming soon!