I managed to do a little sewing this week.  My little baby boy is turning into a big boy and has taken a huge step in life.  We have moved him out of his crib and into his big boy bed.  Well, it’s not a twin bed, but it’s larger than a toddler bed.  And, rather than spend the money to buy him a comforter to go on it, I chose to make him one.  I purchased the bed at IKEA and happened to stumble across the fabrics that everyone is talking about.  Yes, they are way cute, and yes, I bought some.  Being a sucker for a bargain, I snatched up a mini bolt that was 42 inches (really 46 from selvage to selvage) by 118 inches for $10 and another for $8.   Instead of piecing together a quilt, I decided to use one whole cloth for the top and another for the bottom.  It’s not laziness, i really liked the fabric that much (and I was being lazy). Continue Reading