Under-an-Hour Jersey Hat

A few weeks ago, I made an Under An Hour Silkscreened Scarf. While I was at it, I whipped up a little jersey hat. Clare loves that the silkscreened pattern makes her hat and scarf a matching set, but this is also a great t-shirt project. The best part is that you still have time to make a bunch of these for Christmas gifts!

So easy, check it out...
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Prudent Baby Holiday Recipe Guide

Let's talk menu. Are you planning dinner this year or are you going to a family or friends house? Do you need to bring a dessert? What about Christmas morning breakfast? You could make a quick and easy strawberry shortcake or surprise the family with homemade apple fritters. Although we wish we could make your life that much easier and set up an entire menu especially for you, here are some delicious mouth-watering suggestions for breakfast, dinner, dessert and even coffee and tea.

Christmas Morning Breakfast...

Strawberry Shortcake


Jam Muffins


Liege Waffles


Cupcake Pancakes


Bacon Cheddar Biscuits


Strawberry Crepes


Sweet Scones


Apple Fritters


Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Dinner...

2 Days Ahead Creamed Spinach with Bacon and Onions


3 Days Ahead Cranberry Sauce

Dessert...

Tangerine Ginger Sorbet


Apple Bourbon Ice Cream


Bread Pudding

Coffee and Tea...

Coffee Marshmallows


Homemade Chai


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Machine Quilt Binding 101 + Quilt Binding DIY

A few weeks ago we showed you how to take advantage of 'the lovely cheater quilt' and promised to return with instructions for how to bind that bad boy. Since it was a cheater quilt, we know you are down with a good short-cut so let's start with the fastest way to bind a quilt, by machine of course! But first, here are some simple instructions for making your own quilt binding.


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How to Make a God's Eye

When Jaime and I were brainstorming ideas for our patio makeovers we talked a lot about embracing the southwest but with a modern twist. I love how these Native-American-inspired elements contribute to a stylish yet relaxed and approachable space. One of the DIY project that took on the southwest more literally is this giant God's Eye that I made for over my bench. I was out of cash for the patio but needed something large and eye-catching(ha). This did the trick coming in at $3.98 for the two wooden dowels. If you have some nice straight sticks you can make this with materials you already have at home! Your yarn choices can help pull the colors of your entire space together. On a personal level, this project makes me really happy because we had a similar God's Eye that my mother had made, in our house growing up.

I'm not sure how long we will keep this outside. Although it's a covered area, I know this is too fragile for the winds of the wild west. Although since it was so inexpensive I can always make another when it starts to look tired. Want to learn how to make your own yarn-stash-busting God's Eye?
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Nap Mat/Bed Roll: Part 3.5

It's nap mat season again! Can you believe it?
Since Quinn is joining big sister at school this Fall, she needs a bed roll of her own.

I followed the original nap mat tutorial with the addition of Ouinn's embroidered name. If you would like instructions for a removable pillow, follow Jaime's tutorial. If your daughter loves her mat so much that she wants one for her doll, check this out.

DIY Recycled Sweater Pants

What a cute project to make an old winter sweater into cozy toddler pants. When gina from The Daily B sent it over, I begged her to share it with us, and she agreed. Make sure to check out her site The Daily B for more great projects and inspiration. Take it away Gina...

I'm sure you have a few sweaters in your closet that are destined for the donation pile. Did you know you can turn them into pants for your little one? This is one of my favorite projects. It's free, and it only takes about 30 minutes to complete. I thought I'd provide a full-fledged tutorial so you can try it at home. Of course, I'm all about winging it, and don't bother with sewing patterns and pinning, so not every pair of pants I make is perfect (in fact, none of them are). But if you're willing to accept my tutorial and all its flaws, let's get started!
Get the full Recycled Sweater Pants Tutorial after the jump...

Leave a comment for Ms. Gina, because she was kind enough to share, and also because this week's favorite comment wins that skulleriffic fat quarter!
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How to Sew a Zipper Pillow

STOP! Do not turn away. You are going to conquer your fear of zippers right now.

I'm going to show you how to sew a pillow with a zipper closure and you are going to like it. It is VERY easy, a complete beginner project, and the results are polished goodness. Look at that pic above, you can barely see the zipper even though it's right up in your face.

You can use vintage fabrics like these, new fabrics, old sheets, a sweater, tea towels, a dirty t-shirt, something fabulous from Fabricworm, anything your heart desires - but when we are done you will be sewing zippers like a pro.

Learn How to Sew a Zipper Pillow after the jump...

Tell us the truth: do you fear the zipper? And do you fear it a little less after reading this tutorial? This week's favorite comment walks away with a fancy yard of pom pom trim!
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Pony Silhouette Hoodie

Rebekah from A Bit of Sunshine is here to share this ADORABLE Pony Silhouette Hoodie Tutorial with us! And since I predict that horses are the next hot animal trend (watch out foxes!) I'm especially excited. So grab your plain boring hoodie with zero appliqued ponies and prepare to make it fabulous.

Take it away Rebekah!
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Top Knot Baby Hat Tutorial

I highly recommend having your babies during a season other than Winter. All this bundling, sigh... Mostly I have been hiding at home but on occasion I venture out to scare the public with my dark circles and lack of personal grooming. On such occasion, I cover Gordon's baldy-bean with a soft little cap, so this weekend I made him a few of these little Top Knot Baby Hats.

They were super easy and quick! A perfect little gift for a new babe and a great use for an old t-shirt or sweater.

Get the Top-Knot Baby Hat Tutorial...

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Granny Square Poncho

Tristin from Two Girls Being Crafty is here to share this Too-Cute Tute for a Granny Square Poncho. Hmnn. I think we might need her to do one for the hat too, right? Leave Tristin a comment here and you could win a yard of my pom-pom trim which I have been creepily petting for you until it ships off to it's new home. I love trim. Sorry, I'm sleep deprived. Take it away Tristin... please.

Hey Prudent Baby-Mommas! I am so excited to share a fun and funky granny square project with you today--so get your crochet hook ready! I glean so much inspiration from Prudent Baby and am happy to be able to share a project in hopes of inspiring you.

Get the full Granny Square Poncho Tutorial after the jump.

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Beautiful Bolster Pillow Tutorial

This bolster pillow is just so GORG we had to ask Jessica of Sew Homegrown to share the whole Beautiful Bolster Pillow Tutorial with you! Take it away Jessica...

Thanks Prudent Baby girls for having me on - and good luck to 3rd time baby mama - Jacinda!  So I am trying to complete our master bedroom look.  I bought several accessories with my Christmas spending money, and then it was on to the pillow making!

Anthro is selling like 10 bolsters right now, so I thought it would be nice to make one for our bed, and show you how.  Get the full Beautiful Bolster Pillow Tutorial after the jump...
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The Quilting Bug

My sister-in-law made super-sweet quilts for Clare and her cousin Manning for Christmas. This was her first attempt at quilting and they are gorgeous! She bought a "layer cake" (a stack of 10"x10" pieces of fabric) for each and followed this simple yet stunning pattern that she found on the Moda Bakeshop website. This has totally inspired me to make my first quilt this year. How about you? Will you be quilting in 2011? Don't you love these beauties? I adore the way she wrapped the backing, a luxurious minkee, up and around the front to act as her binding. It makes it THAT much more cozy.


The new Denyse Schmidt from Fabricworm would work for a boy or a girl. Love the fresh geometric patterns.

Bias Tape Table Runner: Part 2

When I saw Jaime's Bias Tape Table Runner I fell in love and just had to try one of my own. I thought it would be fun to do something Fall-ish for Thanksgiving on one side and Christmas-themed on the other. That way I can just flip it on November 26th! Also, I had just made this candy cane bias tape and knew it would work really well with our red dishes. The fabrics are Alexander Henry Farmdale Curio Oatmeal and Alexander Henry Merry Moderns.


Jaime's tutorial would also be excellent for placemats! We think we are catching the quilting bug!