A Wee Quilt

Cookie Monster's a got a special place in this house. He is Nash's baby. For whatever reason, when Nash saw new little baby Margot getting swaddled, Nash went straight to Cookie Monster. He's been swaddled, given pacifiers and taken on many a stroller ride by Nash. I'm not sure why it took me so long, but finally, finally, Cookie has his own blanket.


I couldn't be happier that Cookie Monster likes vintage-inspired fabric. I've been eyeing these fabrics for months and could resist no longer. They remind me of men's neck-ties, but they also remind me of a dress I would pay way too much for from Anthropologie.
Also, I'm proud to finally blog about using recycled fabric: t-shirts! I'm no pioneer, but have recently started using old t-shirts in my projects. I haven't gone as far as to shop for them (I've never been much of a thrift store shopper) but am so happy to have a small collection of my Dad's, my husband's and my own to use. They are so soft and wonderful and so many get thrown away. Why?? So I'm happy to find uses for wonderful cotton, do some recycling, add a personal touch to my projects. I think it makes it that much more special that the backing on Cookie's blanket comes from a t-shirt once worn by Nash and Margot's Grandpa. I think Cookie likes how soft it is too.