I had to share this idea from a stitching friend in Pennsylvania, who sent me pictures of the burp cloths she made using prefolded cotton diapers. Nothing like turning an ordinary object into something lovely with a little stitchery!
I like the crochet edging. It really finishes the edges off nicely. What a great way to use these small single designs.
The pattern is vintage McCall's #6942 (from 1963). It's been reprinted as a new iron-on transfer and is available HERE. It's chock full of patterns for applique and plain embroidery for a variety of projects. There's also a washcloth bib and a child's pocket apron pattern that the motifs can be used on. (If the links don't work, look for them listed under FREE STUFF on the PatternBee website).
Adorable burp cloths....brings back the memory of a shower the church ladies gave me 21 years ago for expected twins...and each of them embroidered a diaper burp cloth for me and went in together on two new car seats. I had the loveliest cloths ever....
:o)
I love your patterns!!!
Posted by: Dawn | September 26, 2005 at 09:11 AM
Oh wow Vicki! These are so cute! My mom has a really neat old pattern for burp towels. I'll ask her to dig it out. Since I never had any babies and it's been quite a few years since my sister had her babies, I know mom will have to search for it. When I see it, maybe I can share it with you.
I love Grace's blankets too! What a nice thing for her to do. The varigated yarns make them so cheerful and happy looking!
Posted by: Pam Kellogg | September 26, 2005 at 01:17 PM
Oh wow Vicki! These are so cute! My mom has a really neat old pattern for burp towels. I'll ask her to dig it out. Since I never had any babies and it's been quite a few years since my sister had her babies, I know mom will have to search for it. When I see it, maybe I can share it with you.
I love Grace's blankets too! What a nice thing for her to do. The varigated yarns make them so cheerful and happy looking!
Posted by: Pam Kellogg | September 26, 2005 at 01:18 PM
Who says burp cloths have to be mundane - they are exquisite
Posted by: Samantha | September 26, 2005 at 02:23 PM
more great inspiration!!
Posted by: jenn | September 26, 2005 at 05:11 PM
what a great idea! those are wonderful. i get inspired every day...i just keep jotting things down in my notebook for later.
Posted by: mrspilkington | September 26, 2005 at 07:54 PM
Oh my goodness ~ those are too cute!
Posted by: Donna Huffmaster | September 27, 2005 at 07:37 AM