My "To Attempt" List

I have been working on crocheting Graham's blanket since I learned I was pregnant. I just need to find my crochet needle to weave in the thread ends, then it will be done.

Since I do not have a permanent address, nesting is a little difficult. DIY projects help me overcome this obstacle. I have been researching my next crafty project. I plan to become familiar with my sewing machine in March, so I can attempt to sew cloth diapers and a ring sling. I also want to make a few mobiles. Verybaby.com sells fabrics and has free tutorials for sewing cloth diapers. SleepingBaby.net shows different ways to make ring slings, even without sewing. I would like to sew a reversible ring sling though, and maybe include a zippered pocket. Something like the sling below would be my goal, just not sure of my own sewing skills just yet.

I was doing some research on mobiles. It never occurred to me before that different mobiles are best suited for different levels of visual awareness to promote visual stimulation. Newborn's mobiles should be black, white, and red and hung 12 inches from the baby's face. At two months, bright colors should be introduced. I was inspired by a few mommy blogs. From a Martha Stewart tutorial on making felt balls, a crafty momma made a beautiful mobile, complete with tutorial here. I like how the balls could be used for bouncy balls later. Hudson&Co shows a simple ribbon mobile constructed of common craft items, which can also be easily disassembled. Babies grow so fast. I like the idea of crafts that can be disassembled and reused for other purposes.

So a couple cloth diapers, a sling, and a couple mobiles are on my ambitious "To Attempt" list. I am hoping I can discover the hidden craftiness within myself.