Wednesday, March 4, 2009

WIP Wednesday -- Blocks

As you can see, I finished crocheting all the squares I needed to make the blocks.  I have even sewn most of the seams.  (I have discovered that I don't hate sewing those seams as much as I used to.  Hmmm.  Maybe I will make try crocheting something for my children.)  I stuffed the first two blocks just so you could see them "finished."  I plan to try to make them a little more square, but it may be a losing battle.  The pattern suggests using heavy duty foam, but it was almost $70 a yard.  I don't need a yard, a half yard, or even a quarter yard.  I just need three 5"x5"x5" squares.  Sigh.  So I'm using polyester fiberfill which is less than $3 a bag, and I won't even need one bag.  Of course, since I am using the fiberfill, the blocks will be completely washable in the washing machine.  That's not a bad thing for a baby's toys.

I have to admit that I cannot wait to finish these things.  I feel like I have been working on them forever, and I have other projects that I want to accomplish.  Plus, I feel like I need to get working on those blankets for the twins.  

For other works in progess, head over to the Place of H.

6 comments:

IF said...

Those are really pretty!!!!

MyKidsMom said...

Nice job Nikki. The unfinished one reminds me of a piece of candy corn,lol. Yum.

I hope to join in during Spring break; until then, you'll just have to wonder..;)

Nikki said...

No fair! Don't keep me in suspense like that!

Mrs. H. said...

They turned out really cute, and I'll bet that they 'square up' with a little time.

Amanda said...

They are super cute! I've attempted a block before, and gave up, I'm afraid to admit, so I admire you for finishing the job!

Angela said...

Those are so darn cute! I want to play with them myself!