Nanny's dollface

I must say one of the lessons i learned early on is not to buy an over abundance of the same fabric. My first quilt was a quilt of valor ( a labor of love) that I did not have a pattern for- rather I researched the web for the stars on various sites and drew the design on graph paper.

The problem I had was how much fabric. Not wanting to run out I asked for extra yardage of each fabric I used in the quilt. To that end, I have made a queen, lap, and a twin quilts from the fabrics and I still have fabric left over!

I needed to do something different - so I made a baby changing pad for the 4th of July.
It has two inside pockets for diapers and closes with Velcro. The item can easily be thrown into a tote bag and if it gets dirty then just throw it into the washing machine since it is 100% cotton.

Thanks for looking.

KarenR

That was a great idea!!

I also buy extra fabric- I don't want to run out.

QuiltnNan

nicely done

eann

What a neat idea! You did a great job with the placement of colors, etc!!!

MartiMorga

Nice job. I have the opposite problem, I always run out of fabric and have to go back for more. Yes, they are out and I have to find something that will coordinate.

Jingle

Very pretty and useful. I have lots of fabrics as I mainly buy 5 yards and up. I hope to use my stash up.

Nammie to 7

Great idea for using up your fabric. When shopping if I like it I'll buy 3 yards. If I love it then 5 or 6. Lights I will buy 5 or 6 yards. It is so much easier (and cheaper) when I have a specific pattern in mind!!

TacoMama

Love your changing pad! Wonderful idea to use up scraps or make for baby showers. You did a fantastic job!

PKGranny

What are the dimensions of your changing pad? Really is cute and folds up so small. Thanks.

Caswews

LOL .. found out years ago to buy extra fabric after a few trips to Jo-Ann's (and one material they were out of) to buy extra just in case .. LOL but those leftover fabrics have found their way into other quilts, garments and crafty items.